Seattle

A Haulin Colin Fourth, Cargo Bike Ride

July 4

First Avenue and Yesler Way, in Pioneer Square

One in a series of regular cargo bike rides around town, Colin Stevens, of Haulin Colin Custom Trailers will lead this ride, inviting all riders to "come ride with us to show your independence from motor vehicles and gasoline." rideyourbike.com/cargorides.shtml

Tour de Fat

July 31

Gasworks Park

Though some might call it a promotional event for a beer company thinly veiled as a bicycling festival (c'mon, if it was Tour de Bud, would you think differently?), it is undeniable that New Belgium Brewery is a huge sponsor of cycling. Their local grant recipients alone include Bike Works, the Bikery and the Bicycle Alliance of Washington. Expect parades, performances and general celebration of bicycle lifestyles. newbelgium.com/tour-de-fat

Dead Baby Downhill and Messenger Challenge

August 6

In its 14th year, the Dead Baby Downhill and the Messenger Challenge combine racing, bands and general debauchery in a day-long event around the streets of Seattle. deadbabybikes.org

Belltown Bike Parade

August 14, 10 a.m.

Dress to impress for Belltown Pull-Apart and the Seattle Founder's Day Festival's 1st Annual Bike Parade. The Parade will start at Belltown Pull-Apart (2308 4th Ave.) and roll around Belltown. Bring your bells and horns and help us kick off the Seattle Founder's Day Festival in bike style.

Bicycle Film Festival

August 19-22

The Bicycle Film Festival is an international film festival, celebrating everything about bicycles. With exposure throughout the US, Europe and Asia, they're your best bet at seeing bicycle films from around the world. bicyclefilmfestival.com

Seattle Bike-In

August 28

Cal Anderson Park

The Northwest Film Forum is again hosting the Seattle Bike-In, a local bicycle-flavored film festival, shown in one of Seattleís best lounging parks. nwfilmforum.org