After a week of snow, slush, school closures and icy conditions, Seattle is ready for a break from the white fluff.

This excerpt from "Biking Uphill in the Rain" explores Seattle's resurgence in bicycle use in the 1970s, and the influences behind it (including an old railroad line).

We made it through all the snow and ice this week, and now it’s time to gear up for Valentine’s Day. We’re keeping things ...