Cascade Bicycle Club
Dominique Blachon has extensive experience in language services, currently serving as a Translator, Interpreter, Editor, Terminologist, and Voice Talent at DeUX Language Services since 1989, working with high-profile clients such as Microsoft and Raytheon. Blachon also contributes as an Instructor at Bellevue College, teaching courses related to vocabulary acquisition and technology for translators, while designing a 30-hour terminology course. As a Certified Instructor for Cascade Bicycle Club, Blachon conducts various bicycle safety and maintenance classes. Previous roles include linguistic positions at Corbis and Microsoft, focusing on database maintenance and language tool testing. Education includes a CAPES degree in Teaching from Université de Grenoble and a DEUG in English from Institut Charles V.
Cascade Bicycle Club
Cascade Bicycle Club, the nation’s largest statewide bicycle organization, is powered by 8,500 members and serves bike riders of all ages and abilities throughout the Puget Sound region and across Washington state. We teach the joys of bicycling, advocate for safe places to ride, and produce world-class rides and events. Our signature programs include the Seattle to Portland, Free Group Rides, the Advocacy Leadership Institute, the Bike Walk Roll Summit, Let's Go, and the Major Taylor Project. We envision a safe and healthy future where bicycles bring people together, eliminate inequity, and create thriving communities. Cascade Bicycle Club brings people together to experience the joy of bicycling through transportation, recreation, and friendship. We collaborate with members, volunteers, and community partners to inspire people to advocate for a safe, equitable, and sustainable Washington state. We build confidence, leadership, knowledge, and community by teaching bicycle skills to all ages.