Bike the Bloom 2010
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How to bike on to the ferry at the Coleman Dock, Seattle
Cyclists pay their fares at the car tollbooths. After paying at the tollbooth, cyclists cross the parking lot and stop in front of the cars. Ferry personnel will direct cyclists onto the ferry. For up-to-date ferry ticket prices and schedules, visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries.
Arriving at Bainbridge, cyclists ride off before cars, as directed by the ferry personnel. If you are on a ferry at low tide, the exit ramp will be steep, so be sure to gear down. Ride up the ramp and follow the road as it goes gently uphill. The Bike Barn is on the right side as you exit, west of the ferry terminal. Once the motorcycles and cars start exiting, the traffic can be quite busy. If you are not used to traffic riding, wheel your bike on the sidewalk.
Returning to Seattle
When you return to Seattle, you do not have to pay again. Cycle through the car tollbooths without stopping, staying to the right of the vehicles waiting to board, and head down to the covered parking area next to the on-load ramp. Wait there to board the ferry.
Biking from Kingston
You may also bike to Bainbridge from the Edmonds-Kingston ferry. The bike ride is about 20 miles of busy roadway, with a variety of shoulders.
Mileage and elevation gain/loss will vary depending on your route to the gardens.
General Bike Information on Bainbridge Island
Bicycle rentals are available through Classic Cycle on Bainbridge Island, 206.842.9191,www.classiccycleus.com. Reservations are required. Classic Cycle is located at 740 Winslow Way East. The Island has a second full service bike shop, BI Cycle, located at 124 Bjune Drive SE, 206.842.6413, www.b-i-cycle.com. BI Cycle does not offer rentals.
It is always recommended that you lock your bike. There are bike racks by the front door and on the east side of Town & Country Market on Winslow Way; at Winslow Green at the corner of Madison Avenue and Winslow Way; and at the Winslow Mall on Winslow Way (public restrooms here also).
A nice area of flat riding and beach access is on the south end of the Island near Lynwood Center and Fort Ward State Park, where you’ll find the Historic Lynwood Theatre, a small market (Walt’s), and several places to shop and eat. From there cycle west along Crystal Springs Drive, or south, along Pleasant Beach Drive, for a lovely ride.
The classic island ride is the 33-mile perimeter Chilly Hilly route. The route follows the main roads that circle the Island, including Ferncliff, Sunrise, Miller, Fletcher Bay, Lynwood Center, Rockaway Beach, and Eagle Harbor Drive. A very fast rider can bike the route in two hours.
Safe Riding and Island Bike Laws
- Helmets are required
- Cycling on sidewalks is legal, but pedestrians have the right of way
- Be visible and predictable
- Stop at all stop signs and stop lights
- Take the lane if a road is too narrow to ride safely next to a car
Other transportation resources
- Bainbridge Island Taxi: 206.842.1021
- Taxis & Tours: 206.842.7660
- The Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce sells detailed maps of the Island. Their office is located at 590 Winslow Way East. Contact them at 206.842.3700, or visit their website www.bainbridgechamber.com.
Special thanks to Dana Berg of Squeaky Wheels for help compiling the bicycle information. www.squeakywheels.org
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