The Seattle Bike Expo, hailed as the largest consumer bike show in

The Seattle Bike Expo, hailed as the largest consumer bike show in the United States, attracted both enthusiasts and recreational riders with over 200 informative exhibits and several featured performances by acrobats and stunt teams. The expo, presented by the Cascade Bicycle Club, was held at the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal this past weekend. Photos and captions by Marcella Volpintesta.Published on March 12, 2012

The Seattle Bike Expo, hailed as the largest consumer bike show in
The Seattle Bike Expo, hailed as the largest consumer bike show in
The Seattle Bike Expo, hailed as the largest consumer bike show in
The Seattle Bike Expo, hailed as the largest consumer bike show in
Tupac Scraper by Kat Sweet. The goal of this project is to start a scraper bike program with  low-income housing kids in Magnuson Park. Outcome: 27 kids have come through the ear-a-scraper program, having learned about fixing, creating, and riding bikes.

Tupac Scraper by Kat Sweet. The goal of this project is to start a scraper bike program with low-income housing kids in Magnuson Park. Outcome: 27 kids have come through the ear-a-scraper program, having learned about fixing, creating, and riding bikes.

The Seattle Bike Expo, hailed as the largest consumer bike show in

Tupac Scraper by Kat Sweet. The goal of this project is to start a scraper bike program with low-income housing kids in Magnuson Park. Outcome: 27 kids have come through the ear-a-scraper program, having learned about fixing, creating, and riding bikes.

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The Seattle Bike Expo, hailed as the largest consumer bike show in

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Leo Schmidt recycles bike parts into clocks and lamps. Leo also makes memorial pieces for those looking to retire their bikes and takes requests at no extra charge. www.lampcycle.com

Leo Schmidt recycles bike parts into clocks and lamps. Leo also makes memorial pieces for those looking to retire their bikes and takes requests at no extra charge. www.lampcycle.com

The Seattle Bike Expo, hailed as the largest consumer bike show in

Leo Schmidt recycles bike parts into clocks and lamps. Leo also makes memorial pieces for those looking to retire their bikes and takes requests at no extra charge. www.lampcycle.com

The Seattle Bike Expo, hailed as the largest consumer bike show in

Leo Schmidt recycles bike parts into clocks and lamps. Leo also makes memorial pieces for those looking to retire their bikes and takes requests at no extra charge. www.lampcycle.com

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Mike Quinn, Roy Williams, Joe Schwartz of www.ryderseyeswears.com

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The Seattle Bike Expo, hailed as the largest consumer bike show in

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The Seattle Bike Expo, hailed as the largest consumer bike show in

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The Seattle Bike Expo, hailed as the largest consumer bike show in

Custom-made table by Purefix Cycles. You can order yours at http://purefixcycles.com for $1000.

The Seattle Bike Expo, hailed as the largest consumer bike show in

Custom-made table by Purefix Cycles. You can order yours at http://purefixcycles.com for $1000.