So you're an active adult in or approaching retirement and you are committed to maintaining your active lifestyle. And, if you are into cycling, like many active adults, you are considering the Redmond, Washington area to buy your new home in an active adult retirement community, right? After all, Redmond is known as "The Bicycle Capital of the Northwest".

So, get yourself and your bike in gear, grab your muscle stretching bands, power meters and heart rate monitors and start your training for The Redmond Derby Days. Redmond hosts an annual event that includes a bicycle criterium (a.k.a. bike race), parade, carnival and entertainment. During this event, streets are blocked off and a bicycle race around Lake Sammamish ensues.

If you are into track cycling, then you are in luck! Redmond houses the only velodrome, or arena for track cycling, in Washington. And it is one of only a few on the west coast. Redmond's velodrome attracts riders from all over the country. Visit for more information.

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Happy Retirement