The deadline to apply for that rolling bicycle party called the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) is coming up on April 1.
So many people want to ride, that the Iowa event organizers limit participation to 8,500 …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/23/deadlines-coming-up-for-multi-day-state-bicycle-tours/
Bellevue, WA: West Lake Sammamish Pkwy improvements a step back for bicyclists?
An analysis concludes that Bellevue's plan for improvements to West Lake Sammamish Parkway could actually make the road more hazardous to bicyclists than it is today.
The city's proposal for improvements to the 5.5-mile, two-lane road calls for no bikes …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/22/bellevue-wa-west-lake-sammamish-pkwy-improvements-a-step-back-for-bicyclists/
Lance Armstrong is looking for a few good cyclists
Lance Armstrong is looking for 20 bicyclists who can ride their bicycles — relay fashion — day and night for nine days from San Diego to Washington DC. Along the way, the cyclists will be called on to share their …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/21/lance-armstrong-is-looking-for-a-few-good-cyclists/
A summer's worth of cycling in Washington
Starting in early April, bicyclists in Washington State can find an organized cycling event to ride in just about every weekend through October.
The list I compiled over this past weekend starts with a colorful ride through the tulips and ends …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/20/a-summers-worth-of-cycling-in-washington/
Cyclists in Utah get 3 feet of space; bicycle traffic lights in California
(Updated March 21) Motorists in Utah will have to give bicycle riders 3 feet of clearance when they pass, according to a bill that Gov. Jon Huntsman was expected to sign on Friday.
The signing of the bill is only a partial victory …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/18/cyclists-in-utah-get-3-feet-of-space-bicycle-traffic-lights-in-california/
Win a Maryland bicycle shop in 25 words — or more
The owners of a bicycle shop on the C and O Canal in Hancock, Maryland, are offering their business to the best essayist. The business includes the shop, a general store, and bunkhouse for folks bicycle touring on the 185-mile trail along the Potomac River.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/18/win-a-maryland-bicycle-shop-in-25-words-or-more/
No bicycle lanes planned for busy West Lake Sammamish Parkway in Bellevue, Washington
Bicycling advocates are fighting for the addition of bike lanes to proposed improvements to the dangerous West Lake Sammamish Parkway in Bellevue. Currently, the city's staff is proposing a multi-use trail on the southbound shoulder that forces northbound and southbound bicycle riders and pedestrians to share the same 8- to 10-foot space. Bellevue City Council meetings on the issue are coming up.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/17/no-bicycle-lanes-planned-for-busy-west-lake-sammamish-parkway-in-bellevue-washington/
TransAmerica bicycle route's unforgettable Cookie Lady
When I set out to ride by bicycle cross-country 21 years ago, I didn't expect to meet so many helpful and remarkable people along the way.
There was Lazy Louie in Missouri, the preacher in Elk Garden, and a Navajo Code Talker in Arizona. But the first, and most memorable, person I met was June “The Cookie Lady” Curry.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/16/transamerica-bicycle-routes-unforgettable-cookie-lady/
Bicycle route's Cookie Lady doing “remarkably well”; needs help
June “The Cookie Lady” Curry, who suffered a stroke in February is doing “remarkably well,” according to close friend Joyce Cooke.
June lives in Afton, Virginia, a town on the TransAmerican bicycle route. She has provided refreshments and a place to stay …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/16/bicycle-routes-cookie-lady-doing-remarkably-well-needs-help/
Lance Armstrong interview at CyclingNews
CyclingNews conducted an interview with six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong last week that it just published today.
The timing of the interview is interesting …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/15/lance-armstrong-interview-at-cyclingnews/
Adventure Cycling Association
- Trip Recap: Langford’s Third Annual Bike OvernightThis is the third Langford Elementary School bike camping trip supported by Adventure Cycling’s Bike Overnights program. You can read about the first one here and the second one here. […] The post Trip Recap: Langford’s Third Annual Bike Overnight appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- Redwood National Park: Local Adventures Can be Grand AdventuresThis is a ride report for the Short Route: Eureka, CA: Redwood Coast Loop while the author and her husband were developing the route. Sweat dripped down my nose and […] The post Redwood National Park: Local Adventures Can be Grand Adventures appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- A Little Loop in MichiganOne of my favorite ways to see a new place is to make my own bike loop. I love pedaling away from wherever I am and returning a few days […] The post A Little Loop in Michigan appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
Trail biking
- Northampton council backs completion of 104-mile rail trial to Boston... Trail in Amherst. The North Carolina resident is exploring bike trails across the country ...
- Cross-state bike tour on tap in September - Daily Hampshire GazetteNORTHAMPTON — The first test run for what could become an annual cross-state bike tour of the ...
- Local rider showcases adaptive bikes and accessibility - Crowsnest Pass HeraldThe Pass is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and challenging mountain bike trails. With its stunning vistas and diverse terrain, ...
Rails to Trails Conservancy
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League of American Bicyclists
- The Power of Public Art: Creative Placemaking in Chattanooga, TennesseeWhen a community applies for a Bicycle Friendly Community award, one relatively new question we ask on the application is about local efforts to “incorporate public art or murals along… The post The Power of Public Art: Creative Placemaking in Chattanooga, Tennessee appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
- New League Staff: Meet Kelly GrayMeet Kelly Gray, the League’s Membership Coordinator! This League staffer first came aboard during the 2024 National Bike Summit earlier this year, and we’re excited to finally share his official… The post New League Staff: Meet Kelly Gray appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
- Highlights from the 2024 Major Taylor International Cycling ConventionLast week, I had the pleasure of joining the Major Taylor International Cycling Alliance for their annual convention, this year held in my hometown of Chicago. The Major Taylor Convention… The post Highlights from the 2024 Major Taylor International Cycling Convention appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
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