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 events, urban cycling on Jun 27th, 2008
A few of us plan to ride down to the downtown Farmers Market Saturday morning at 11:00 AM. The Farmers Market will take place at the corner of Third and Curry Streets…near the Firkin and Fox (wink wink, nudge nudge, say no more say no more…).
Swiss Chard
So show up on your bike, buy […]
Posted in Lunch Rides, urban cycling on Jun 26th, 2008
Thanks to multiple fires burning in northern California, the riding conditions have been way less than favorable. There is so much smoke in Carson City, that it feels like walking through the Carson Nugget Casino. Just awful.
you can only see the outline of the Sierras through the smoke
Thanks to commuting to work and […]
Posted in bike carson, bike to work week, commute, urban cycling on May 20th, 2008
There is one more Bicycle Maintenance Clinic left to attend. This week’s topic; what to wear when commuting by bike.
These very informative clinics provide necessary instruction to the experienced and novice cyclist, and have contributed greatly to the success of Bike Month in Carson City.
Thanks Dennis!
Bike Habitat
921 Topsy Ln #238
267-5053
Clinic begins at 6:30 p.m. […]
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, bike to work week, car free, commute, urban cycling on Apr 24th, 2008
From the Muscle Powered Blog…
Bicycle Commuting Series - Chapter 1
What to Wear for Your Bicycle Commute
In preparation for Carson City’s Bike to Work Week, I’d like to begin a series on Bicycle Commuting. The target audience for this series will the beginning bicycle commuter, riding round trip distances of 1 - 12 miles. […]
Posted in Advocacy, News, Rides, bike carson, bike to work week, car free, commute, events, urban cycling on Apr 20th, 2008
At January’s Muscle Powered meeting, Jeff P and I took on Carson City’s Bike to Work Week as one of our main projects for the year. After months of discussions, research, and meetings, we are pleased to announce that we finally HAVE AN EVENT PLANNED!
Thanks to all of our generous sponsors, there will be […]
Posted in News, Uncategorized, bike carson, bmx, car free, commute, rider photos, stories, urban cycling on Mar 31st, 2008
Applying lip balm preparing for a dry Nevada wind, this Carsonite waits ever so patiently for the light to turn green…. unfortunately, the nearest stoplight is a mile away.
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