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Bike to Work Day! Friday, May 16

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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.
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JAC-Jump Around Carson

You may have seen the Jump Around Carson (JAC) buses making their rounds in Carson City. Lately I’ve noticed more passengers are filling up the seats. This isn’t a scientific study I’m reciting. When a bus goes by I look to see how many people are using our local transit system, and lately I’ve noticed more users.
I imagine usage is up because of higher fuel prices. I’ve also noticed something else on JAC buses, and that is bike racks.

When I contacted JAC I was informed that all their buses have bike racks installed on the front of the vehicles. I would like to take this opportunity to thank JAC for providing a multi-mode transportation option in our city.

JAC is participating on Bike To Work Day, Friday, May 16, by graciously offering free all-day bus service to bicycle commuters.

You might ask, ” If you’re on your bike, why would you need to take a bus?”

One of our major goals for BTWD is to encourage as many people as possible to ride their bicycle to work. Some people might think they couldn’t possibly ride a bicycle 10 miles in one day…. but maybe five miles is possible. There are many combinations a person could use to achieve their car-free goals.

Pedal to work, take the bus home, or vice versa. Or you could pedal to a JAC bus stop, lock up your bike, and take JAC to work.

motorway l.jpgJAC’s offer to allow free passage to bicycle commuters on BTWD is an outstanding position to take towards their continuing community involvement. While free is a great incentive, their regular daily fares are more than reasonable, which makes it a very affordable way to get around town.

JAC’s hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Be forewarned, there are only two available spaces per rack on each bus, so if the rack is full you may need to have a “plan B”.

Visit JAC’s website here to get more information about routes and schedules.

Please contact JAC and thank them for installing bicycle racks, and for supporting Bike Month.

Bicycle Commuter Stations: 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Comma Coffee
312 S. Carson St
June Joplin, proprietress of Comma Coffee, who among other vocations is an actress, massage therapist, jazz singer, and mother, is once again supporting
Bike to Work Day.
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their way to work.

STARBUCKS 7 a.m. – 9 a.m.

3325 Retail Dr

1410 E. Williams St
921 Topsy Ln.
3228 N. Carson St.
2320 S. Carson St.

In our early stages of organizing Bike to Work Day activities, I approached a few of our local Starbucks’ managers and asked if they would like to participate in BTWD. Each one of them, without hesitation, said “YES!” So thinking I had everything under control (boy was I kidding myself), I continued with the printing of our Bike Month fliers and brochures.

A couple of weeks ago I received an e-mail from Starbucks’ district manager Rick Roche, who after seeing our fliers and viewing our website, noticed a huge over-site on my part: Why are only three Starbucks’ shops participating? Oops! What was I thinking?
Mr. Roche informed me that not three, but all five of the Carson City Starbucks’ would like to be involved in BTWD. Whew!

The generous offer from Starbucks will give us six commuter stations to serve the Carson City area, helping to make this our most successful Bike Month ever. Thanks Rick!

Wrap-up Party and Raffle: Firkin & Fox 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

Bringing things to a close is the Bike Month Raffle sponsored by Muscle Powered.

We have some cool things happing this evening, starting with a special performance by African drum and dance group, Anouaze Beat. This energetic ensemble is giving us a preview performance a week in advance of their upcoming Brewery Arts Center gig on Saturday, May 24
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During intermission we’ll raffle off prizes donated by our wonderful sponsors, including our grand prize, a KHS Urban-X commuter bicycle donated by Lumos and Associates with help from Big Dan (Bicycle Authority).

So ride your bicycle over to the Firkin & Fox and tip back a cold brew, listen to some hot music, and make a few new cycling friends.

And that’s not all.

TOUR OF CARSON 25-35 miles

On Sunday, May 18 Denis and Viola will take us on an unsupported, moderately paced ride around Carson City to celebrate the one year anniversary of Bike Habitat. Meet in front of the shop at 9:30 a.m. There will refreshments served after the ride.

HELMETS REQUIRED!

P.S. Events like these don’t happen without the generous support of our sponsors. So if you’re participating in one of the events, or you visit them in the future, please thank them for their community support.

See you there.

Thank you Bike Month Sponsors:

BICYCLE AUTHORITY
BIKECARSON.COM
BIKE HABITAT
COMMA COFFEE
CYCLO-CORE
DOWNTOWN CARSON CITY
FLEET FEET
FLUME TRAIL BIKES
JAC- JUMP AROUND CARSON
LUMOS & ASSOCIATES
MUSCLE POWERED
RED ROCK FAMILY DENTAL
STARBUCKS
THE BIKE SMITH
VELTEC

Kristy and Amy Visit Fleet Feet Sports

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Kristy

Although not technically a bicycle shop, Fleet Feet Sports offers a variety of bike apparel and accessories to accommodate the needs of any cyclist. Kristy and I dropped in the other day and we were pleasantly surprised by the wide range of quality clothing to be found on the racks.

Scott and Joy Keith acquired the Carson City store in June, 2007, and since then have doubled their Womens’ Apparel line, as well as expanded their inventory for triathletes.

We were delighted to talk to Joy, and learned that as a Mom of three kids she still finds time to run, cycle, and compete in triathlons! Her enthusiasm for the outdoor lifestyle is apparent in that providing customers with the best fit and high quality sporting attire is of utmost importance.

Joy has kept the athletic woman in mind, with a selection that includes everything from casual lifestyle clothing (Prana, HornyToad, Sporthill) to sport bras (Moving Comfort,CW-X, Enell). In fact, any woman who is looking for a good sport bra need go no further than this store. Joy informed us they are the only retailer in Northern Nevada that carries the Enell line, which makes the “no bounce” bra in sizes from 32C to 52DD. This can make all the difference in the world to women who want to walk, run, or ride, but need the extra support in order to exercise comfortably.
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They carry cycling clothing by Pearl Izumi, Shebeast, Zoot, and our personal favorite, Terry. We discovered everything from armwarmers, shoes, spinning shorts, mountain biking knickers, to skorts.The new spring jerseys had just arrived and we were quite taken with the attractive designs and colors. There is also a nice selection of jerseys and shorts (road and mountain) for men to choose from.

Of course there is an extensive line of running/training shoes and clothing. Along with hydration packs, energy gels and bars, Sportlegs caps (for hard training days), and custom insoles for those of us with perpetually sore feet, Fleet Feet has something for every athlete. Another feature we were most impressed with is the Soles 4 Souls Donation box. This charitable organization’s mission is to provide footwear for those in need around the world. What a perfect way to recycle any athletic shoes you no longer wear, just drop them off in the box near the front counter of the shop.

Fleet Feet Sports is a fun store with a friendly atmosphere and knowledgeable staff. We would also like to thank Scott and Joy for their generous sponsorship of Bike to Work Week, coming up May 12-16. Be sure to check out their website for upcoming events, and for information regarding the possibility of having a weekly “women only ” group ride, starting from the store to bike the Franktown loop (we’ll keep you posted about that too).

More pictures from our Fleet Visit can be found HERE.

Fleet Feet is located at 3246 N. Carson St., # 121, Carson City, NV 89706

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Amy

Bike Month Is Here!

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Bike Month is Here! And boy do we have a wide variety of activities going on around town.

Starting today May 1, and each Thursday in May, Bike Habitat is conducting bicycle repair clinics. Call to make reservation.

Friday, May 9: Bike Habitat will host a Commuters Forum in the evening.

Saturday, May 10: The Bike Smith will hold their annual Safety Inspection/Bike Fit/Flat Tire Fix event in their parking lot from 10 am – 2 pm

Later that evening is Movie Night at Comma Coffee. “Off Road To Athens” will be the feature.

Though not an actual event, on Monday, May 12 Carson City Supervisor Shelly Aldean will hop on the back of my tandem (I can’t believe she said yes!) for a fun ride from her house to her office.

Another FUN event on the schedule is the “Historic District Social Ride“. Wednesday, May 14, we’ll meet at the Brewery Arts Center, and Bike Carson notable, Jeff Moser, will guide us on a FUN, low-key ride through old town Carson City.

Friday, May 16 is Bike to Work Day. Many numerous events going on around town, including Commuter Stations, free bus service from JAC, and the grand finale raffle, where we’ll give away a KHS Urban-X commuter bike donated by LUMOS & ASSOCIATES, with help from a Bicycle Authority “Bro deal” (Thanks Dan!). Attend Bike to Work Week events to receive your raffle tickets. The more events you attend, the more tickets you get!
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Joining us at the Firkin & Fox for the raffle will be a very special preview performance by African drum and dance group, Anouaze Beat.

I mentioned preview because one week later on Saturday, May 24 the full ensemble will be performing at the Brewery Arts Center. Don’t miss it!

And if that isn’t enough, Sunday, May 18 is the Tour of Carson. Celebrating the one year anniversary of the Bike Habitat, Denis Coyne will lead us on a fun, moderately paced, unsupported bike ride around the Capital city. WHEW!

Check our calendar for detailed descriptions of our events.

P.S. Our three area bike shops are offering discounts during Bike Month:

Bicycle Authority – 15% off when you mention Bike Month

The Bike Smith – 15% off when you mention Bike Month

Bike Habitat – you’ll receive discount coupons when you attend any of the clinics hosted by Bike Habitat.

So please join us and have some FUN!