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

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.

We had quite a few riders show up for the Celebrity Ride this year despite the foul wether. Thank you to all who attended!

Check out the article in the Nevada Appeal.

Patrick Pittenger and Anne Maquarrie

Karen Abowd getting ready for Critical Mass

Safe Routes to School Cortney Bloomer

Artsy Fartsy Tricycle Art

This piece and more can be seen at Artsy Fartsy 220A W. Telegraph St.

Garden Ride – Journey – $150

Jeff Moser with Mayor Bob and Bill Story riding in the Celebrity Ride 2010

Join us in celebration of the simple joys of riding a bicycle! Muscle Powered, along with generous partners from around the community, have been working hard to put together a full calendar of events to share our love of biking with everyone in Carson City!

Whether you’re a beginner, an expert, a commuter, or a recreational cyclist; whether you wear spandex or a business suit, you’re part of the bike community, and this month is all about you!

Are you bike-curious? Do you want to learn if you have what it takes to join the pedalers? (Hint: you do.) There are events for you, too!

Rides, clinics, and cultural events are slated for this month, all with a focus on two-wheeled transportation. Won’t you join us?

Click on the the calendar above to see what events we have scheduled thru May.

First up:
Bike Habitat’s Tour of Carson City - This ride has become a Bike Month Tradition! RIDE starts and ends at Bike Habitat. Join us on this moderately-paced 27-mile loop around Carson City – barbecue at Bike Habitat afterwards.
Where: Bike Habitat, 911 Topsy Lane #238 When: Registration begins at 9:00 am, RIDE at 9:30 am

Call Denis for more info – 267-5053

Muscle Powered trail crews got a head start on next week’s trail work day at the Morgan Mill Road River Access Area by cutting out willows, sagebrush and wild rose.

View along the fresh cut corridor

When completed the trail will connect Deer Run Road Bridge to the Empire Ranch Trail.

River view

Where: Meet at the Morgan Mill Road River Access Area
When: April 13th
Time: 9:00am

Muscle Powered will supply the tools, hard harts and training. You are required to wear:
Long sleeved shirt
Long Pants
Sturdy Shoes
Gloves
Eye Protection

Senior Crew Leader Oil demonstrating to all that there is never a bad time to practice
Tai Chi

Tasks we hope to complete are: Grubbing, hauling debris, trash pick up, hauling rocks and cutting trail.

If you would like to join us on Saturday, April 13 for a community trail work day please RSVP jeffpotter@musclepowered.org

Nevada Bicycle and Pedestrian Leaders Awarded

    CARSON CITY, Nev. –   Nevada bicycling and pedestrian resources were recently recognized by the Nevada Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board’s annual awards program.

     The awards, presented at the Nevada Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit in Las Vegas, single out individuals, agencies and groups for improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities, safety and advocacy. 

    “Bicycling and walking offer many benefits. They make us as individuals and families healthier and they connect and enhance communities and reduce congestion and vehicle emissions,” board chairman Dennis Stark said. “Whether you have personally walked or bicycled a Nevada roadway or trail, or simply reaped the societal benefits, you’ve got these winners’ dedication and hard work to thank. From cities that have extensively incorporated bicycling into their community plans to individuals who promote safe biking, the winners have helped give our state more means of transportation. Our communities and commutes are better for it.”

     Bicyclists and pedestrians currently make up to 12 percent of all trips in the U.S. With proven environmental, economic and health benefits, the public demand for bicycling and walking opportunities is growing. Bicycling and pedestrian planning across the state have shown a surge in public interest in bicycling and walking, with more than half of vehicle users surveyed saying they would drive less if other forms of commuting were available.

     The Nevada Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board was created by the Nevada Legislature to advise state agencies on policies, programs and facilities, as well as promote programs and facilities for the safe use of bicycles and pedestrians in the state. The board consists of 14 members appointed by the Governor. More information is available at (775) 888-7433 (RIDE).       

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Award Winners

Lifetime Service:      Ellen and Roger Jacobson  Reno Sparks Kiwanis Bike Safety Program

                                  Mel Maalouf   Junior Team Mentor, Alta Alpina Cycling Club

                                  Tim Rowe   Bicycle Advocate, Alta Alpina Cycling Club, Lake Tahoe 

                                  Bicycle Coalition, Nevada Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Advocacy/Activist:  Michael Bayer   Alta Alpina Challenge

                                  Kevin Joell   Lake Tahoe Mountain Bike Patrol

                                  Jenny Scanland  Muscle Powered

                                  Jeff White   Elko Velo Cycling Club

Individual Employee-Agency:  Bill Champion   Nevada Division of State Parks

                                                   Thor Dyson   Nevada Department of Transportation

                                                   Rebecca Kapular   Nevada Department of Transportation

                                                   David Swallow   Regional Trans. Commission of Southern NV

Agency:                                     Nevada Division of State Parks

Community Bike/Ped Plan:     Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

                                                   Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County

Organization:                           Safe Kids Washoe County

Nevada Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Member of the Year: Noah Jennings (Member representing youth in Nevada)

            Safe Routes to School Special Recognition:  Janet Carthen   Washoe County School District

                                                                                         MJ Cloud   Washoe County School District

                                                                                         Cheryl Wagner   Clark County School District

30 bicyclists and walkers participated in the Nevada Day Parade on behalf of Muscle Powered.
It was a great day, although we were entry 197 out of 200 and it was a long wait, but fun was had by all. At least until the tire blew out on the double tandem. But the rest of us made it to the finish.



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