Local Bike Resources
Getting Around by Bike
- Regional bike maps – city and county maps for the Puget Sound area. State bike map links.
- Sound Transit bike information – bring your bike on the bus, train or light rail.
- Washington State Ferries bike information. Edmonds and Mukilteo ferry routes are popular with people who bike
- Community Transit bikes on buses video, Snohomish County bike maps
- Everett Transit bike lockers, lost bikes, bikes on buses, etc.
- Ride with GPS has many routes in and around Snohomish County
Local Bike Shops
- Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop, 2531 Broadway, Everett
- Bicycle Centres – locations in Everett, Silver Lake and Snohomish
- Tim’s Bike Shop – Everett
- VeloSport – Arlington
- Gregg’s Cycle – Lynnwood
- Harvy’s Bike Shop – Lynnwood
- Pacific Mountain Sports – Monroe
Bike Groups & Clubs
- Cascade Bicycle Club – rides and resources for the Puget Sound from one of the biggest bike clubs in the U.S.
- BIKES Club of Snohomish County – recreational rides for members, local bike information
- Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance – trail building, classes and advocacty
- Edmonds Bicycle Advocacy Group promotes biking in south Snohomish County
- League of American Bicyclists – national bike advocacy and education
- Adventure Cycling Association – bike travel maps and information for bike touring and bike packing
Bike Riding Tips
- See the League of American Bicyclists Smart Cycling videos.
- Biking in the rain, from REI.
- Tips for New Riders from Love to Ride
- Locking your bike securely from Bicycle Security Advisors
Bike Repair How To
Whenever we can, we love to teach people how to fix bicycles in-person. When that’s not possible, or when you need a refresher course at home, here are some resources:
How to Remove a Wheel
InTownBicycles: How to Remove and Install a Rear Wheel
How to Fix a Flat Tire
InTownBicycles: How to Fix a Flat Tire
BikeWorks: How to Fix a Flat – short version
BikeWorks: How to Fix a Flat – long version includes removing wheel and applying a patch
Bicycling: How to Patch a Bicycle Inner Tube
Bike Maintenance
GMBM Tech: How to Clean and Lube Your Drivetrain
Park Tool: 9 Essential Tools for Home Cycle Maintenance –You can use our tools for free whenever the shop is open.
Liv Cycling: Bike Maintenance Series – from a women’s cycling brand
Park Tool: Adjusting derailleurs, bottom brackets and more!
Adjusting Bike Brakes
WikiHow: How to Adjust Bike Brakes – for mountain-bike style V-brakes
WikiHow: How to Adjust Caliper Brakes