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Final Bike Month Events
The final results are in and we have a new winner in the Bike to Work Week Percentage of Participation category. Narrowly beating Allison MacKenzie Law Firm and Redrock Dental, Sierra Controls, LLC takes top honors.
Highest Percentage of Employee Participation
| Sierra Controls, LLC | 30% |
| Allison MacKenzie Law Firm | 28.80% |
| Redrock Dental | 28.50% |
| Lumos Carson Office | 20% |
| Resource Rascals | 8.50% |
Bike to Work Week is over, but the fun rolls on!
Congratulations to all of you who commuted to work this week. Lots of birds out building nests, and flowers in bloom. Hope you visited your local commuter station and picked up a free java.
Don’t miss Bike Movie Night Tuesday, May 21, Plan B Lounge near the Sassafrass Restaurant, 6:30 p.m. featuring “The Flying Scotsman” the true story of world champion cyclist Graeme Obree. Obree’s compelling tale of and triumph will leave you cheering! Hosted by Mikey, raffles, trivia games, ride your bike and get a raffle ticket! Special drink offers.
You chicks on bikes! You know who you are–go to the May 23 Women’s Bike Clinic at Bike Habitat. Denis Coyne always organizes a great program. Go early, as it is usually a full house. Great tips for simple repairs. Get a little know how and more.
Then on Friday, May 24, at 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church in Carson City, get ready to join writer-photographer-adventurer Rick Gunn for his 90-minute presentation “Soulcycler, Words And Images From a 25,811-Mile Bicycle Journey Around-The-World.” ”Soulcycler” combines 350 breath-taking photos from 33 countries, set to music, accompanied by a selection of uniquely emotional stories from around the globe. Gunn delivers a front-row seat to the pursuit of his lifelong dream of cycling the planet.
Bike to Work Week Party and Corporate Challenge Results
At the start of the Slow Roll
We all had a great time at the Bike to Work Week party at Telegraph Square Saturday afternoon. While many local cyclists were on the “Ride with the Vets”, kids were enjoying the Newspaper Boy game which was won by Roland List. And during the Riptide Bandits intermission (an awesome surf band that I hope makes a speedy return to Carson), Nate Conrad took 1st place in the Tricycle Time Trial. Artsy Fartsy had amazing bicycle jewelry and art on display, and outstanding food was provided by Carson City Confections, Horseshoe Club and Sassafras.
Bike to Work Week Corporate Challenge Results
Had a great week of riding cant wait to do it again next week !!! – Jason
Solo In Town
| Jason Gardner | 103 |
| David Eiswert | 83.8 |
| Tammy Steele | 75.8 |
| John Aragon | 71.62 |
| Danny Miller | 68.06 |
| Ed Skudlarek | 44 |
| Srini Bokka | 32 |
| Brenda Horton | 25.7 |
| Candy Wilkin | 2.46 |
Janelle Thomas, winner of the Beyond Solo competition.
Solo Beyond
| Janelle Thomas | 300.8 |
| Tom Tittle | 121.36 |
| Mark Colley | 116.28 |
| Kim Gray | 106.43 |
| Scott Robertson | 101.7 |
| Lucio Bolognani | 77.79 |
Public Agency
Highest Mileage
| Nevada Guard Rough Riders | 895.3 |
| The Bike Kings | 620.02 |
| DETR Cyclepaths-1 | 322 |
| NV State Pks- Endangered Trails | 311.25 |
| USGS | 261.5 |
| Western Nevada College | 201.06 |
| DETR Cyclepaths-2 | 94 |
| USPS | -39 |
Most Trips
| DETR Cyclepaths-1 | 162 |
| The Bike Kings | 125 |
| Nevada Guard Rough Riders | 116 |
| NV State Pks- Endangered Trails | 91 |
| USGS | 47 |
| DETR Cyclepaths-2 | 43 |
| Western Nevada College | 44 |
| USPS | 34 |
The NDOT Bike Kings
Highest Percentage of Employee Participatio
| NDOT Bike Kings | 16.80% |
| DETR Cyclepaths-1 | 10.50% |
| USGS | 10.10% |
| NV State Pks- Endangered Trails | 8.50% |
| Nevada Guard Rough Riders | 7.20% |
| Western Nevada College | 6.50% |
| USPS | 6% |
| DETTR Cyclepaths-2 | 4.20% |
Private Business
Highest Mileage
| Lumos & Associates | 310 |
| Allison MacKenzie Law Firm | 206.2 |
| Sierra Controls, LLC | 172 |
| Resource Rascals | 96 |
| Redrock Dental | 27.75 |
Most Trips
| Allison MacKenzie Law Firm | 89 |
| Sierra Controls, LLC | 70 |
| Lumos & Assoc | 62 |
| Resource Rascals | 34 |
| Redrock Dental | 14 |
Highest Percentage of Employee Participation
Unknown – We’ll announce the results as soon as possible. There could be an upset.
“I ran into a dust devil today on my lunch ride! I closed my mouth, squinted my eyes, and held on tight to the handle bars. It blew over pretty fast. It was at the corner of Mountain and Nye.” – David
Deena Hoover – $150 at Artsy Fartsy
“What a beautiful ride this morning! Clouds on the mountains, clear air! Aaah. It was so nice in fact that Tom and I did the long ride to work up to the College and along the V&T and down Kings to the NDEP. The Bistro provided yummy donut holes to go with the coffee–quite a nice touch. She had plenty for all the riders!” – Lynn
Thanks to everyone who made this such a wonderful week!
Bike to Work Day 2013!
It’s Bike to Work Day and the final day of the Bike to Work Week Corporate Challenge. I hope everyone had a great week riding to work! Our traditional post ride raffle and party has been moved to Saturday, May 18th, and we have a lot more going on than years past. Ride With A Vet starts things off at 2:30pm, followed by a bike rodeo at 3pm. Reno surf band, the Riptide Bandits, will be performing at Telegraph Square, and we’ll have bike related games, a bike rafffle and announce the winners of the Corporate Challenge. So come on down to Telegraph Square at 2:30 to enjoy the fun!
Nevada Appeal delivery bags for Saturday’s Newspaper Boy game.
Did everyone get a cup of coffee from one of our Coffee Stations?
Bistro@Bryan – 901 S. Stewert
Comma Coffee – 312 S Carson
LA Bakery- 220 W. John
San Rafael Coffee Company – 711 S Carson
We bring in a different dish each day as an incentive to ride. Today was a fruit pizza!-Deirdre
Corporate Challenge Results – Thursday
*Not all data received
In Town Solo
Jason Gardner 97
David Eiswert 63.4
Tammy Steele 59.6
John Aragon 59.08
Danny Miller 54.36
Ed Skudlarek 36
Srini Bokka 32*
Brenda Horton 23.2
“So glad I rode to work today! The morning commute was challenging with a very stiff south wind in Washoe Valley so I took Franktown to stay against the mountains and it was beautifully calm. The commute home was awesome with the annual HUGE flock of bleatting sheep along Coombs Canyon to make me smile and temporarily forget about the climb. Keep riding happy!” – Janelle
Beyond Solo
Janelle Thomas 286.3
Tom Tittle 121.36
Mark Colley 116.28*
Scott Robertson 101.7*
Lucio Bolognani 77.79*
Kim Gray 70.8*
Return from lunch
Private %
Allison MacKenzie Law Firm 30%
Lumos Carson Office 22%
Resource Rascals 10%
Redrock Dental 38%*
Sierra Controls, LLC 28.3%*
“As I pedal through the Historical District this morning there were deer grazing on the fresh spring time plants and grass. What a way to spend your morning!” – Brenda
Private Trips
Allison MacKenzie Law Firm 70
Lumos Carson Office 52
Sierra Controls, LLC 40*
Resource Rascals 26
Redrock Dental 14*
Bike Parking
Private Miles
Lumos Carson Office 272.4
Allison MacKenzie Law Firm 150.02
Sierra Controls, LLC 87.7*
Resource Rascals 81
Redrock Dental 27.75*
“Can we extend the competition one more week?” – John
You can.
Public %
The Bike Kings 17%
DETR -Cyclepaths 12%*
USGS 11%
NV State Pks- Endangered Trails 7.90%*
USPS 7%
Western Nevada College 7%
Nevada Guard Rough Riders 6.30%*
Glass Cycle – Jarill Ristine – $400 At Artsy Fartsy
Public Trips
The Bike Kings 93
DETR – Cyclepaths 69*
Nevada Guard Rough Riders 66*
NV State Pks- Endangered Trails 56*
Western Nevada College 40
USGS 39
USPS 32
“Each ride experience presence.” – Ed
Public Miles
The Bike Kings 514.74
Nevada Guard Rough Riders 510.7*
NV State Pks- Endangered Trails 230.25*
USGS 218.5
Western Nevada College 156.06
DETR 150*
USPS 34
Bike to Work Week sucks!
Cruiser Ride, Results, and Rider Photos
Thank you to all who turned out for the West Side Cruiser Ride. This event gets better and better each year thanks to you!
Bikes take over Minnesota St.
The Erickson family having a great time on the Cruiser Ride.
You can view more photos of the Cruiser Ride HERE.
Bike To Work Week Corporate Challenge Results – Wednesday
* Indicates not all data received.
Sierra Controls Bike Team
Private %
Redrock Dental 38%
Allison MacKenzie Law Firm 30.80%
Sierra Controls, LLC 28.3
Lumos Carson Office 24.3
Resource Rascals 10%
“I saw red winged blackbirds, wabbits, squirrels, a cat, and many many birds/waterfowl today. Took the ditch all the way in. it was amazing…………oh and one mailman” – Jenny
Private Miles
Lumos Carson Office 240.4
Allison MacKenzie Law Firm 96.8
Sierra Controls, LLC 87.7
Resource Rascals 62
Redrock Dental 27.75
Lunch Parking
Private Trips
Allison MacKenzie Law Firm 56
Lumos Carson Office 44
Sierra Controls, LLC 40
Resource Rascals 20
Redrock Dental 14
“Bike commuting makes me happy” – Lynn
Me too!
Solo – Beyond
Janelle Thomas 225.2
Mark Colley 116.28
Tom Tittle 104.01
Scott Robertson 101.7
Lucio Bolognani 77.79
Kim Gray 70.8
“Each day is a little slower on the commute but boy is this fun to be up at sunrise and enjoying the beautiful scenes between Reno and Carson City. Had to add a few extra miles on the commute today since my rear shifter cable broke as I was crossing the intersection at Geiger on my way home. Went to Reno Cycling and Fitness at 6:30 pm and they were having a club event (thank goodness since they normally close at 6) but the shop had the mechanics fix me up! Great service and I highly recommend the shop if you ever need anything! Happy biking to everyone out there!” – Janelle
Solo – In Town
Jason Gardner 81
John Aragon 46.54
david eiswert 43.7
Danny Miller 38.76
Tammy Steele 32.8*
Srini Bokka 32*
Ed Skudlarek 25
Brenda Horton 16.4
“Seen a lot of people out on their bikes the last couple days. Nice to see the wind isn’t discouraging riders from pushin’ the pedals!” - John
Public %
The Bike Kings 17%
DETR 12%*
USGS 10%
NV State Pks- Endangered Trails 7.90%
Western Nevada College 6.75%
Nevada Guard Rough Riders 6.30%
USPS 6%
Little Jerry says thumbs up to bike to work week from Belize !!!
Public Miles
Nevada Guard Rough Riders 510.7
The Bike Kings 418.14
NV State Pks- Endangered Trails 230.25
USGS 165
DETR 150*
Western Nevada College 99.34
USPS 25
Allison MacKenzie Bike Parking
Public Trips
The Bike Kings 73
DETR 69*
Nevada Guard Rough Riders 66
NV State Pks- Endangered Trails 56
Western Nevada College 32
USGS 30
USPS 24
Bike Kings Parking. Hmmm?
Tomorrow is Bike To Work Day
Several businesses are offering a free cup of joe to those of us commuting to work by bike. Please tell them thank you for supporting Bike to Work Day!
Participating businesses:
Bistro@Bryan – 901 S. Stewert
Comma Coffee – 312 S Carson
LA Bakery- 220 W. John
San Rafael Coffee Company – 711 S Carson
2013 Corporate Challenge Results So Far….
Thank you everyone for making this such a fun event! I appreciate all of your comments and photos. Below you will find the results, so far, mixed with rider photos and comments. I hope to see some of you at the Wednesday evening cruiser ride tonight at Telegraph Square. 5:45 is sign-in, with a 6:00 – 6:15 departure.
Solo Rider Brenda posing on her “sweet” 3wheeler.
SOLO-Beyond
Janelle Thomas 145.2
Mark Colley 77.11
Kim Gray 68.3
Lucio Bolognani 51.93
Scott Robertson 51.9
“My 10 year old started to ride his bmx bike to school and back too. So far Monday and Tuesday. He said its so “cool…” He gets home before the school bus would drop him off. Thank you for the motivation. Also I notice people say hi and wave a lot when you pass them in their yards or on their bikes. Can’t get that kind of neighborly love when you drive!!” – Kim
Solo In Town
Tom Tittle 69.34
Jason Gardner 49
David Eiswert 33.7
John Aragon 33
Tammy Steele 32.8
Srini Bokka 32
Danny Miller 24.07
Ed Skudlarek 20
Brenda Horton 9.6
Candy Wilkin 2.48
“Lucky you all who go back home North!!!!!!
I guess I live on the wrong side of town…..
Do “south”miles count double in the afternoon?????” – Lucio
NOPE!
Private Trips
Allison MacKenzie Law Firm 36
Lumos Carson Office 29
Sierra Controls, LLC 12
Resource Rascals 10
Redrock Dental 4
Awesome!
Private Miles
Lumos Carson Office 78.1
Allison MacKenzie Law Firm 42.11
Sierra Controls, LLC 22.1
Resource Rascals 20
Redrock Dental 9.75
“After asking (begging) a co-worker to ride their bike in the past Bike to Work weeks, we now have a convert who can’t believe the fun they are having on their bicycle!” - Deirdre
Look at that smile. This has to be Deirdre’s coworker.
Public Trips
USGS 22
USPS 16
Western Nevada College 15
I think I see last year’s trophy in the display case.
Public Miles
Nevada Guard Rough Riders 176.1
The Bike Kings 130.34
USGS 123.2
Western Nevada College 72.74
USPS 16
Bike Kings bike parking.
If your team is not listed it is because I do not have your ride information. Please contact me if there is a problem. Also, it takes me a bit of time to calculate the percentages. I’ll get them posted as soon as I can.
Artsy Fartsy Tricycle Art
On display throughout May at Artsy Fartsy, 220A W. Telegraph St., are some very “cool” pieces of tricycle art created especially for Bike Month.
Steam Punk – Pam Black – $500
Vintage Jewels – Stephanie Short – $350
A portion of the proceeds benefit Muscle Powered
The Bike Smith
We had a good turnout at The Bike Smith Monday evening. Mickey, a natural instructor, provided all who attended a great lesson in becoming one with your flat tire. Zen tire repair? Thanks to everyone at The Bike Smith for offering this outstanding service to the cycling community.
Bike To Work Week Corporate Challenge 2013
The Bike to Work Week Corporate Challenge is off to a great start with some very impressive milage being logged. The data is trickling in:
Solo-In Town
Tom Tittle 34.67
Jason Gardner 26
Tammy Steele 21.1
david eiswert 16.7
John Aragon 14
Danny Miller 11.63
Ed Skudlarek 9
Srini Bokka 8
Brenda Horton 2.8
Candy Wilkin 2.46
Solo – Beyond City Limits
Janelle Thomas 70.6
Kim Gray 50.18
Mark Colley 38.56
Lucio Bolognani 26
Scott Robertson 25.5
I apologize, I ran out of time to load the team results so I’ll get to it this evening. – Jeff
Here are a few comments from our challengers:
“To feel useful and productive and socially connected, my bicycle needs me to ride it. It is a “we” thing. Replace the i in illness with we you get wellness. Be kind to your bike today.” – Ed
“commute from CC to Reno. Beautiful tailwind on a great day.” – Scott
“What a super day to commute from Reno to Carson City!!! A bit windy in the afternoon commute but as I always say “if it ain’t blowin’ we ain’t goin’”. Looking forward to tomorrow’s commute!” – Janelle
“Seen 5 snakes.. 3 to Reno route east lake blvd and 2 flat and crispy, route old 395.” – Kim
“Great start to the week. Thanks for the fun!” – Dierdre
And fun it is! Thank you all for the comments.
Next up: Stationary Bike to Work Week
