Like Biking and Eating? Then Try Out This Coming Sunday’s Annual Bike for Pie Event

Ok, let’s face it, the thought of eating pie and bicycling seem like contradictory activities, Capiche? But not if you’re a member of Squeaky Wheels, the Bainbridge Island Bicycle Advocates, which will be hosting its annual Bike for Pie this coming Sunday, Aug. 25.

The event is designed for the whole family to enjoy a casual ride around the island, and, of course, eat pie at various stops. Registration runs from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Bainbridge Island Town Square, where the Farmers’ Market takes place next to City Hall. The official ride begins at 10 a.m. and will end at 1 p.m.

Squeaky Wheels is a non- profit, 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to advocating and supporting actions that encourage more people to ride bikes on and near Bainbridge Island. Bike for Pie is the main fundraiser for Squeaky Wheels and proceeds are used to fund volunteer activities and other actions that promote safer bike facilities, awareness, youth education and advocacy.

The ride – sponsored by Eleven Winery and other organizations – is a fun romp over the island’s many hilly roads and byways, with scenic views of Seattle, beautiful Bainbridge homes and forests, and vistas of the Puget Sound, Washington State ferries, the surrounding Olympics and, if one is lucky, the visage of Mount Rainier. Some of the ride follows the familiar Chilly Hilly course.

A few years back, a buddy and I gorged ourselves on leftover homemade pie that was still available at the finish line. With a dollop of Vanilla ice cream, it was a treat, or treats, that still sits well in my stomach’s memory bank.

This year, the folks at Squeaky Wheels have organized two rides to try and accommodate more riders. Each ride has a different course length and registration cost. There will be music at Town Square at the end of the ride.

Bike For Pie Information

Registration: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Ride from 10:00 am till 1:00 pm
Who: This is an event for the whole family.
Where: Bainbridge Island Town Square (Farmers’ Market between Bainbridge Performing Arts and City Hall Buildings).

FAMILY – 9 MILES https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47098214
The family route goes north by the schools, then on to Rolling Bay and back by the water and the Sound to Olympics trail, returning to the start/finish goal.*Due to Madison Ave construction, riders will head west on Wyatt to Grow Ave and ride North to High School Rd. Riders can choose to cross High School Rd via the crosswalk on the right-hand side or make a left hand turn as usual to catch Dana’s trail at Bainbridge High School parking lot entrance.CHALLENGE – 30 MILES https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46655263