Washington Injury Law Blog

Starting at 4:45 a.m. Saturday morning 9,500 bicycle riders will begin riding from Seattle to Portland in Cascade Bicycle Club’s annual charity fundraiser ride.  About 2,500 of the riders will attempt to ride the 206 miles in one day, Ouch!!   They will leave at 4:45 a.m. from University of Washington parking lot near Hec Ed.  The remaining 7,000 two day STP riders will leave between 6:00 – 10:00 a.m.

With 9,500 bike riders hitting the same roads you can expect heavy bicycle traffic along the STP route.  In 2007 there were riders who came from 44 different states and Australia, Bermuda, Canada, England. Ireland, Japan, Nepal and Switzerland.

If you find yourself driving along a road that is also part of the STP route please use extreme caution.  When a car collides with a bicyclist the result is usually serious injury to the bicycle rider.  As a Washington Bicycle Accident Attorney I have seen the devastating effects a car v. bicycle accident can have.

I know if can be frustrating to share the road with that many bicycles, but it is a charity ride for a good cause.  When passing bikes give them a wide cushion and pass at a bit slower pace that you might normally.  It will be appreciated by the STP riders and help you avoid an accident.

 Ride Safe and Drive Safe!

Max Meyers