Bike Hugger 

A sinkhole will ruin a commute every-time! Bike Month Day Two in Seattle was interrupted by a massive sink hole under the south end of University Bridge.

I talked to a couple of cyclists from Redfin that just missed the sinkhole. Anyone see that happen?

Update

The Seattle PI updates the Sinkhole story with photos and the blogs are posting.

Hills, especially for those of us that don’t climb, are often debated, considered, and argued about during rides or when prepping for the big race. “What’s the grade? Does it stair-step? Is there a wall? Mostly flat, or rollers?” While we debate if it’s a climber’s race or power hills and what wheels to ride, a reader sent in meInnovations Rides, a definitive guide to the hills of the northwest, including Cougar Mountain.

During an REI Legendary Lunch Ride last week, I quipped, “Hey! no one told me it was bring the good wheels day!” One of the lunch ride hammerheads was all riding his Zipp’s and damn, I should’ve brought my Heds. That reminded me it was time to post a review of my new hoops.

To some, cycling is all about the wheels and earlier this year, Mark posted his Aero Wheel Wisdom and that’s the Stinger 50 he’s gluing up. I’ve also been riding the Jet 60, another great wheelset.

As we kick off National Bike Month this morning, the hugga is here to provide a list of Seattle local events and happenings throughout the month. Many thanks to our friends over at Cascade for a great schedule of events.

• Throughout May: Group Health Commute Challenge and Bike to School Challenge
• May 2: UW Hubbub Rally
• May 18th: Starbucks Bike to Work Day and Bike to School Day

Bike Month is here – yippee! – and all over the country bike challenges are being thrown down. Like the Seattle org that’s donating cash for every 5 round trips a commuter rides, the Kennewick REI stores with schwag and prizes, and the overall Group Health Commute Challenge with lots of activities and lots of sponsors.