IZIP also will host an online giveaway for one lucky rider to win a new Path+ eBike. IZIP’s new Path+, Zuma Luxe and Sumo eBikes will be available for ‘socially-distanced’ demoing. Aimed to grow awareness of the map, commuter routes, bike safety and give people the opportunity to see and test IZIP’s new fall lineup of eBikes. Throughout this partnership, IZIP and Cascade will be hosting a number of activations with local West Seattle businesses. Shot POV and drone, the videos will offer new riders a first-person look at their commute. The videos created by IZIP and Cascade further help potential commuters envision their rides and encourage them to avoid gridlocked traffic while taking advantage of Seattle’s wealth of bike paths and bike-friendly streets. “By partnering with IZIP, we were able to create a great informative map and videos highlighting two routes and other information that new cyclists might want to know.” The goal of this project is to help new riders and bike-curious folks feel comfortable and confident commuting by providing high quality route information in an easy to understand format,” says Vicky Clarke, Cascade Bicycle Club Policy Director. Biking can be a great option for many – and is already on the rise. “The abrupt closure of the West Seattle Bridge means people are looking for efficient, affordable and safe ways to get around. These major routes encompass most commutes for West Seattle residents, making the map a helpful resource for those struggling to envision what their daily commute might look like on a bike. Bridge Detour to 1st Ave Bridge, and White Center to Georgetown.

The featured routes will include: West Seattle Junction to South Lake Union, White Center to Downtown via Spokane Bridge, and will also offer two options – Spokane St. Together, the map and resources intend to both inspire and guide newer bikers and seasoned commuters. These resources will be coupled with a fun, stylized map - highlighting neighborhoods, major thoroughfares and emphasized landmarks. To drive awareness, safety and comfort for bike commuting, IZIP and Cascade collaborated to create informative maps and videos with the best bike routes in the West Seattle area. Together they have created a number of resources for the wave of new bike commuters since the closing of the West Seattle Bridge. IZIP, a leader in the eBike space, is excited to partner with Cascade Bicycle Club for fall 2020.

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