6/28/2004 - Downtown Happenings Through July 5 - Happenings - Chattanoogan.com: "Start your morning off with some exercise and roll, skate or bike to work on Friday, July 2. 'Bike to Work' runs through October and takes place on the first Friday of each month. A free continental breakfast sponsored by the Regional Planning Agency is held at Miller Park at 7:30 a.m."

Vail Daily News for Vail and Beaver Creek Colorado - News: "Exchanging four wheels for two"

Chicago Tribune reports: They'd rather pedal than pay gas prices.

Croydon�Cycling Campaign - part of London Cycling Campaign

Volunteers Bike2work (from Croydon Guardian)

Cyclists Can Park Bikes, Change Clothes In Cherry Creek, Colorado

"Warren Police bike at work to prevent crime

Kansas City Star reports on a corporate exec who's on the road to savings.

Chicago-style biking

The Chicago Sun-Times reports on Bike to Work Week in Chicago: "Not content to coast as one of America's most bicycle-friendly big cities with more than 125 miles of bikeways and 9,400 public bike racks, the Windy City is gearing up for two-wheel summer fun. . . . The 14th annual week-long celebration kicks off Monday and encourages people to get rolling to and from work. It culminates with a Bike to Work Day Rally and free breakfast at Daley Plaza on June 18."

What The Editor Will Be Pedalling (from Croydon Guardian): "Croydon Guardian editor Alison Hepworth will be getting on her bike next week when she joins three other volunteers in this year's bike to work campaign."

In Flagstaff, AZ Casa Grande Valley Newspapers Inc.: "Chuck Bullington added yet another reason for bicycling to work instead of driving: Politics."

A Bicycle-to-Work Day Built for Two

Is your bicycle oiled and aired for Friday? If you ride it to work that day with a friend -- and then to the Civic Center at 11:30 a.m. for lunch -- the mayor may hand you a trophy! The second bi-annual(?) Bike 2 Work Day is pushing the idea of two people riding to work together -- which fits in with the "2" in "Bike 2 Work," and also with the Shimano Commuter Challege to experienced bicyclists and rookies. A choice of 8 different models of bicycles will be awarded to the winners.

"Didn't we just have Bike 2 Work Day?" asked Jeff Doherty when I asked him if he planned to ride. In October, yes, but this month is Bike 2 Work Month, and Spring is such a lovely time to ride . . . So maybe Bike 2 Work Day will only be in May from now on, and not October. Or maybe twice a year. We'll see what people think.

Also, it might be worthwhile to ask what routes riders took to get to work. Were bicycle paths or routes followed?

The rules for Shimano's Bike to Work Challenge are posted. Deadline for entry is May 31. Winners will be posted at Bicycling Magazine.

Locally, the two who ride the farthest will get a trophy from the mayor, and a gift certificate from one of the bike shops. Other gift certificates will be awarded to other bicyclists. The new City bicycle maps will be available, and a brief questionnaire, music, and other goodies. View the flyer.

Another Bike 2 Work Day rolls around

"Bike 2 Work Day" is just around the corner. Thanks to Don Lawrence (Carbondale Bicycle Club newsletter editor) for sending the link to Shimano's Commuter Challenge. Shimano calls it Bike to Work Week, and experienced bike-to-workers can bring a rookie along, and both can win cool new bicycles. In Carbondale, we'll have a gathering somewhere at lunchtime. Last Fall, it was in City Hall, but this May 21, some outdoor place will be better; like at the old standby Town Square Pavillion. (Is that the official name? Maybe it should be given an honorary name instead. The Carroll Fry )

Cyclist Jailed for Slashing Vehicles' Tires.

As AK reports: The better bicycle path maps

Yesterday former Bike Surgeon Mark Robinson gave me his design for the bicycle storage units, which Wallace Manufacturing will make, if City Council approves.

Meeting tomorrow with Wallace Manufacturing president, Rod Wallace tomorrow.

In another blog, Carbondale City Manager Jeff Doherty's arguments against spending money of bicycle storage lockers.

Spoke to Rod at Wallace Mfg. today about his company fabricating custom-made bicycle storage lockers, which he said he could do. Exact design specifications needed.

Wallace Manufacturing