What: I get asked “What is GO MEANS GO?” a lot.  GO MEANS GO produces bike events for the people.  Events like roller racing, film screenings, races, trick competitions, scavenger hunts, art shows and group rides.  GO MEANS GO is a vehicle combining bicycles, event planning, while  advocating for health and sustainability- all while having a good time.  But that’s only PART of it.

To sum it up GMG in one word,  “community.”  The Calendar is something of a billboard where individuals and clubs alike can post their public events- just by sending us an email with a flier and the information about it. GO MEANS GO is a blog that looks at global bike culture from a Northwest perspective.   We help promote events locally that we feel are open to all and underrepresented in the media.  It’s hard to get people out to events if nobody knows about them.

Who: GO MEANS GO’s success is attributed to the love and passion that is put into each event, as well as through the support that other individuals and businesses have given to the events through their time and donations.  There are a number of people that have helped shape GMG into what it is today.  GMG was founded by Ryan Schuetze in 2008 with the objective of planning cycling events and bringing together the diverse bicycle community that makes up the Pacific Northwest.    Much of the artwork found on GO MEANS GO was drawn by the very talented Christauf Wright.  Greg Mertzlufft has been a tremendous help in the web design department, as well as at just about every event GMG has put on.

Where: GO MEANS GO has been involved with events in Portland and throughout the state of Washington.  GO MEANS GO is based in Seattle and though global in scope- we have a Pacific Northwest focus.  Think globally, ride locally.

Why: Because we’re a little crazy about bikes… Passionate about cycling and bicycle culture- seeking to encourage the use of bicycles as not only recreational outlets, but as a form of transportation.  Events produced by GO MEANS GO get people on their bikes and out to ride in the city.  GMG events act as a bridge between groups that may not typically hang out with one another other than a passing glance on the road or trail.  GMG is not a club- there is no team.  Just people that ride bikes.  All events are focused on growing Seattle’s diverse cycling community. Bringing together riders that may not ride together on a daily basis, but ride nonetheless. Our goal is to celebrate bikes, and to expand the network of cyclists in our community.

Through our shared vulnerability on the road, we gain strength and solidarity in our community.

-Ride fast, ride far, ride often, and keep the rubber side down-

Contact Information

If you have a bike event taking place in the Northwest, feel free to email me, and I will list it on the calendar.
Email Ryan

If you like the art and design that you see through much of this web page; it was likely done by Christauf. He does amazing work and is available for freelance work. Email Christauf

Sponsorship of Events

If you would like to sponsor an upcoming event, please contact Ryan. There is always something in the works with GMG.  Your support encourages cycling as an enjoyable as well as sustainable form of transportation, while building community at the same time. If you have any questions regarding sponsorship, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Some events that may be of interest to you

-The Resurrection Alleycat (Easter Saturday):  The one that started it all.  GMG works with some friends to kick off alleycat season with a fun race with a theme that you’ll never guess…

-9 to 5 Summer Solstice Scavenger Hunt (June):  An all night scavenger hunt that finishes with a hearty catered breakfast at sunrise.

-Tour de Watertower (July):  The seven watertowers of Seattle.  One of the hardest races in Seattle.

-Bicycle Film Festival (August):  A global festival, Go Means Go produces the festival as it travels through Seattle.

-Emerald Sprints (ongoing):  A portable leg-burner.  Go Means Go is available for hire to bring Emerald Sprints to your venue