Left to Right: Dave, Bill, Jeff, Jeff, Pegg?, Jenny, Molly, Chas, Mayor Bob, Denis, Steve, Shelly, Karen, and ?
Showing their continued support of Muscle Powered’s efforts to increase livability in Carson City, Mayor Bob Crowell, and Carson City Supervisor’s Karen Abowd, Shelly Aldean and Molly Walt joined members of Muscle Powered on a ride around the west-side of Carson to promote Bike Month and the Carson City Corporate Challenge.
Continue reading about this event over on BikeCarson.com!
On the evening of May 4th, Jennie Hamiter will be teaching a bicycle repair clinic for women down at the Bike Habitat! Come learn some of the skills you need to know for basic roadside repairs and home maintenance.
Jennie Hamiter
Details:
Location: Bike Habitat – Topsy Lane next to Best Buy
When: Wednesday, May 4th, at 6:30 PM
Also: Due to space and time constraints, don’t bring your bike to the class (it’s ok to ride there though!)
Ladies, keep those bike running good and keep smiling!
May is National Bike Month, and we are planning many fun activities to celebrate, including the annual Corporate Commuter Challenge. Last year Carson City competitors completed 987 trips by bike and logged in 3,234 miles. And this was during a week of unseasonably foul weather! Let’s make this year the biggest yet!
We’ll be putting most of the content on the BikeCarson.com page, so make sure to check over there often to see the latest Bike Month news.
We’ll have a lot going on this month, so keep checking back for the latest updates.
Muscle Powered was BUSY last week! Here’s a look at what went on.
Bike to Work Week
Read the 2010 Bike to Work Week Wrap up over on BikeCarson.com. Many people showed up for our events throughout the week in spite of the crummy weather!
West Carson Cruiser Ride
Carson City Corporate Commuter Challenge
The driving force behind Bike to Work Week is the Corporate Commuter Challenge. This year, Carson City cyclists completed 987 trips by bike and logged in 3,234.26 miles! Big change happens from many people doing little things.
Read about Tammy Steele’s solo victory in the Nevada Appeal: Carson woman cruises to victory in Bike to Work challenge.
Also check out the complete 2010 Corporate Challenge results over on BikeCarson.com.
The Bike Smith stripped Red Rock Dental of their title.
Bicycle Friendly Community
On May 20th, Muscle Powered’s Dan Allison went before the Carson City Board of Supervisors and gave them our Bicycle Friendly Community presentation. In the end, the Board voted to sign the action plan to become a BFC, and had many good things to say about Muscle Powered’s efforts in our community! Here is the recent press from the Nevada Appeal:
Muscle Powered receives the “Silver Dollar” award from the Nevada Appeal!
Silver dollar: To Muscle Powered, a local group dedicated to increasing biking and walking in Carson City. They received support from the Board of Supervisors to make a formal application to the League of American Bicyclists for Carson City to receive an official designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community. This is one of several movements afoot that could bring positive attention and tourist dollars to Carson City, along with the V&T Railroad and the new whitewater launch on the Carson River. Geotourism holds tremendous potential for Carson City, and it will be exciting to watch the progress our community makes in creating a world-class destination for outdoor enthusiasts and train buffs alike.
Also in the Nevada Appeal: Carson eyeing two-wheeled tourists
Muscle Powered Ride
Sat, May 29, 10:00am – 12:30pm
Paul will be leading a Muscle Powered road ride this weekend, starting at Bower’s Mansion parking lot and riding 21 miles around Washoe lake. Short snack break half way through in Washoe City at the Postal Cafe or 7-11. For those looking for a longer ride, there is an additional loop that adds 12 miles to the ride. Email me for more details. Weather permitting and helmet required! Hope to see you there! -Paul pzatarain9th@yahoo.com
We have several things going on this weekend that you should know about!
Bike to Work Week is May 17th – 21st!
Continue on to our Bike Month Page for more Bike to Work Week events starting on Monday by clicking HERE.
Commuter Education Classes for Bike to Work Week!
Just in the last week, I’ve seen several incidents of unsafe cycling around town. Most notably, I’ve had cyclists riding against traffic straight toward me on my narrow share of the road. I’ve also seen many examples of riding the sidewalks. These riders are just trying to be safe, but in reality, they are riding unpredictably and could cause serious accidents. Thankfully, a little bicycle safety education can go a long way to keeping you safe on the road.
Can you spot the safety hazard in this photo?
Muscle Powered‘s Dan Allison will be giving two bicycle commuter classes this week. These events do not depend upon each other, you may take one or both. Come down and learn some cycling skills for next week’s Bike to Work Week (May 17th- 21st)! There is no charge, both classes are FREE.
Commuter Bike Rodeo, Thursday, May 13, 5:30–7:00PM, Curry & Third parking lot
Learn and practice skills for safe and enjoyable bike commuting. Bike and helmet required – you will be riding your bike and must sign a League of American Bicyclists educational course waiver. This class works for beginners and is a good refresher for experienced bicyclists. Limited to 10 people – sign up by emailing LCI instructor Dan Allison at allisondan52@gmail.com.
• starting/stopping
• straight line/gears
• scan drill
• scan/signal/turn
• rock dodge
• avoidance weave
• and for fun, a slow race
Commuter Class, Friday, May 14, 5:30–7:00PM, Comma Coffee courtyard
Learn about and discuss tips for making your bike commute safer and more enjoyable. Bikes not required.
• Why commute?
• Which bike?
• Helmets
• Commuting routes
• Bicycle handling skills
• Riding in traffic
• Hazards
• Clothing
• Bicycle security
• Back up plan
• ABC Quick Check
• Lights
• Encouragement
Spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about Bike Month in May! Carson City will be observing Bike to Work Week May 17th – 21st, which places the event a bit later in the month than last year. The plan is to spread out the events throughout the entire month, with some activities before and after BTWW. Last year, we stacked events back to back leading up to BTWW, and it was exhausting! I think most people were burned out by the end of the two week celebration. I know I was! So expect more breathing room this year between events. The plan is to keep the momentum going after BTWW is over, and KEEP people on their bikes.
Bike Month is Coming in May 2010
It’s also time to start thinking about building your Corporate Challenge teams. We had a fantastic challenge last year! People were really excited about this event. Last year Carson City Corporate Challengers completed 1,240 trips by bicycle or by walking, and there were 3,978 miles walked or ridden through the week! I expect this year to be even bigger.
Bike Month 2010
- Social Rides and Gatherings
- Bike to Work Week
- Educational Classes
- Basic Repair and Maintenance Classes
- Corporate Challenge
- Movie Night
- Party at the Firkin and Fox on Bike to Work Day on May 21st. Live music, beer, and bike and prize raffle.
May will be chocked full of fun bicycle events.
Last year we had a lot of help from volunteers. If you’d like to help out, or have some good ideas for events, Muscle Powered would like to hear from you. Stay tuned for a Bike Month meeting.
West Carson Cruiser Ride
Bike Month is well underway! Check BikeCarson.com for the latest Bike Month news!
Jeff Potter chats with Carson City Mayor, Bob Crowell
Bike Month has officially begun! Read about our bicycle commute with Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell over on Bike Carson HERE.
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