After four long years of waiting for better and safer streets, the Bike Plan injunction was finally lifted in August and cyclists in the city are already beginning to see the changes.
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“Shed the Lycra, Slip on Your Dancing Shoes”
November 13th is this year’s annual Bikers Ball held by the Marin County Bicycle Coalition.
10th Annual AIDS LifeCycle
AIDS/LifeCycle is a 7-day bike ride through California, starting in San Francisco and ending in Los Angeles during the week of June 5th-June 11th, 2011. This 545-mile ride raises money and awareness for both the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
- Raise funds to support the HIV/AIDS services of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation;
- Increase awareness and knowledge about the services and programs offered by the benefiting organizations;
- Increase awareness and knowledge about HIV/AIDS among participants, their donors and the general public;
- Increase AIDS activism and volunteerism among the participant and donor communities, inspiring them to become ambassadors in the fight against AIDS;
- Provide a positive, life-affirming experience for people affected and infected by HIV;
- Contribute to an increased understanding of the disproportionate impact HIV has had on the GLBT communities in SF and LA;
- Encourage an environment of dignity and improved quality of life for those affected by HIV and AIDS.
“You’ll ride an average of 80 miles a day, over varying terrain. One day, you’ll be riding a flat route along the coast or through artichoke and strawberry fields, the next you might be riding through fog banks and foothills. The course is designed to be challenging but completely doable, so be sure to train well in order to fully enjoy your week. No matter what, you can count on the constant presence of our Roadies on the route, who help keep everyone safe and sound. We are serious about safety and do everything possible to ensure your happiness and well-being during this week.”
Online registration begins October 25th from 7:00 P.M. to 7:45 P.M.
Coming Up: Biketoberfest and SF Bike Expo
Have some fun and mingle with other cyclists on Saturday October 16th @ Marin’s Biketoberfest and on Saturday November 6th @ SF Bike Expo.
Biking is the New Black
NYtimes: “The number of adult female cyclists is growing faster than that of men […] Some of these women seem to view their bikes, equipped with high-end saddle bags and bells, as a stand-in for a car […] ‘A bike in New York City is sort of what a convertible is in Los Angeles,’ said Bonnie Morrison.”
Rule-Breaking Riding in Berkeley
For a college town like Berkeley, it can be pretty dangerous to bike, walk, and drive anywhere. A lot of rule-breaking seems to be at the root of this road anxiety.
Grand Opening of Pleasant Hill BART’s Bike/Pedestrian Bridge
Photo source: http://www.ebbc.org/?q=node/7402
Map My Ride – “Empowering Active Lifestyles”
Map My Ride combines technology with exercise. In this modern age, cyclists can record and share interesting bike paths in their local areas for other exercise enthusiasts with the ease of clicking a mouse.
Walk to School Day – October 6th, 2010
The Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) movement is holding its second year of Walk to School Day this upcoming October 6th.
- Increase bicycle, pedestrian, and traffic safety around schools;
- Decrease traffic congestion around schools;
- Reduce childhood obesity by increasing number of children walking and biking to school; and
- Improve air quality, community safety and security, and community involvement around school
In addition to Walk to School Day, the SRTS is also partnered with San Francisco’s Bike to School Day which is to be held on April 7th, 2011.
Bicycle Commuter Tax Credits
Does it get any better than this?http://www.bikeleague.org/news/100708faq.php