Soapbox joins a food rescue ride

​​We're joining a food rescue ride with Cascade Bicycle Club! On Sunday, they team up with the Pedaling Relief Project and Food Not Bombs Emerald City to become a joyful bike brigade that rides to Ballard PCC and Fremont PCC, rescuing food that nourishes our community at the SODO food bank pop-up. Cascade Bicycle Club teaches the joys of bicycling, advocates for safe places to ride, and produces world-class rides and events. Let's get outside enjoy the sunshine and bring food justice to Seattle.

​​​​​Soapbox Project is a third place, hosting events every Tuesday for climate solutions and community building. But we also want to get together and do things outside of Tuesdays.

• ​​​​Who: Anyone with a bike who knows how to ride it!

• ​​​​​Where: Ballard PCC

• ​​​​​When: 10:00 AM

• ​​​​​What: Here's the plan:

  • ​The 8.8-mile route is a biker's dream - it's mostly downhill and runs along serene bike lanes and separated bike trails. Check out the scenic path on Ride With GPS. They maintain a community-friendly pace of 8 to 10 miles an hour. If anyone lags, no worries! They always regroup to ensure everyone’s together.

    • ​The Ride Recipe:

      • ​10:15am: Assemble & load up bikes with donations. Our ride co-leads and other experienced volunteers will guide us!

      • ​10:30am - 10:45am: Ride as a group from Ballard PCC ➡️ Fremont PCC. Every pedal counts!

      • ​11:15am: Group ride to SODO's pop-up food bank. We're better together, so we'll regroup along the way.

      • ​11:45am - Noon: The grand finale! Deliver those precious donations to the SODO food bank popup, ready to nurture families in need.

• ​​​​​Why: Rescuing food is a great way to ensure that perfectly good food doesn't go to waste and instead brings nourishment to those that need it.

• ​​​​​Bring: 

  • ​Your trusty bike & helmet.

  • ​A lock & mask (Pedal safe, stay safe!).

  • ​Backpack, bike bag, basket, trailer, or any other means to carry 20+ pounds of love! Need extra space? Cascade Bicycle Club has Burley Flatbed trailers can house 100+ pounds. Curious if it's compatible with your bike? Find out!

​​Lastly, you'll need to register through the Cascade Bicycle Club's online form to be officially signed up for the event. Do that here:

​​https://volunteer.cascade.org/acts/console.php?console_id=0100&console_type=event_list&res_code=eGnXGz&ht=1&_gl=1duxkpj_gcl_auMTQwNDY0OTQzMS4xNzUwMDk1OTA1_gaMjQzNjcxMzQwLjE3NTAwOTU5MDU._ga_5N49BVZQ0M*czE3NTAwOTU5MDUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTAwOTU5MDUkajYwJGwwJGgw