Bicycle News, Culture, and Lifestyle in Carson City, Nevada
Posted in car free, urban cycling on Jul 3rd, 2008
I hear many people say that we’re in the midst of an “Oil Crisis”. I’m seeing a few more bicycles on the road, but I’m not seeing anything close to what I’d call a social change.
I hear some people lament of the high costs of car ownership, and some think that buying a new […]
Posted in Lunch Rides, car free on Jun 4th, 2008
So, I admit I was going a wee bit fast….
I left Kathy on C3, pedaled South on Longview and East on Kings Canyon in order to get back to work. I had a sick tailwind by the time the road turned into W. King. I had glanced at my speedo a little earlier and vaguely […]
Posted in bike to work week, car free, commute, events on May 19th, 2008
The official Bike to Work Week celebration has come to a close. We’ve had non stop fun since Wednesday, and now it’s time to rest for a few days! Here’s a look back at the activities since the last report.
Wednesday Night Social Ride
Wednesday night’s social ride was a big success, with around 50 […]
Posted in Advocacy, News, bike carson, bike to work week, car free, commute, events, urban cycling on May 15th, 2008
Bike to Work Day is tomorrow, and it’s a day packed full of events; free bus service for bicycle commuters, bicycle commuter stations, and Bike Month raffle.
Carson City Stylin’
Starting at 6:30 a.m.
JAC-Jump Around Carson
You may have seen the Jump Around Carson (JAC) buses making their rounds in Carson City. Lately I’ve noticed […]
Posted in Advocacy, News, bike carson, bike to work week, car free, commute, events, urban cycling on May 14th, 2008
We had another successful Bicycle Maintenance Clinic last Thursday at the Bike Habitat.
Denis demonstrated several emergency repair scenarios that may occur when out riding your bicycle and what to do to fix the problem.
One more example of why Jeff M. should be the only person allowed to take photos
This Thursday’s clinic may be the most […]
Posted in bike to work week, car free, commute, events, urban cycling on May 12th, 2008
The weather was a bit chilly for the opening morning of Bike to Work Week, but this appeared not to be too discouraging, as many riders were out today in honor of this great event.
Jeff P arrives with Shelly Aldean
Jeff and Amy Potter rode out to City Supervisor Shelly Aldean’s house, and picked her […]
Posted in Advocacy, News, Rides, bike carson, bike to work week, car free, commute, events on May 11th, 2008
Bike to Work Week starts this Monday May,12.
To help bring attention to Bike to Work Week, Carson City Supervisor Shelly Aldean will hop on the back of my tandem and we’ll pedal together from her home on the north end of town, to her office on the west-side of Carson.
On the way we’ll stop […]
Posted in Advocacy, News, bike carson, bike to work week, car free, commute, events on May 8th, 2008
To help kick off Bike to Work Week the boys at The Bike Smith are donating their time and labor to the citizens of Carson City.
On Saturday, May 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, their annual Safety Inspection, Bike Fit and Flat Tire Fix will be held in front of the shop at […]
Posted in Advocacy, News, bike carson, bike to work week, car free, commute, events on May 7th, 2008
On Friday evening May 9, Denis Coyne, owner of Bike Habitat in south Carson City, is hosting a Commuters Forum in his shop at 911 Topsy Lane #238 (next to Best Buy).
Refreshments will be served from 6:00-6:30 p.m., with the forum commencing at 6:30. […]
Posted in Advocacy, bike carson, bike to work week, car free, commute, events on May 6th, 2008
Giant Tran Send
Flat tire, broken chain, a rim so out of alignment it rubs the brake pad. As those of you who have been cycling for a while know, it’s not if it will happen, it’s when.
All bicycle commuters should know a few basic repair skills to get their bicycle home (or to […]
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