Blogs

A look at True Beginners

Submitted by andydeloach on Tue, 2011-10-04 11:20

ABC's "True Beginners" from Rebecca Serna on Vimeo.

Video production by the Vandelay Group, LLC

The beauty of the bike

Submitted by rebecca on Tue, 2011-10-04 10:28

20 years ago, the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign was founded by a group of passionate activists to advocate on behalf of bicyclists and promote cycling, especially the kind that gets people places. Today, the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition is the go-to resource for people who want to start biking, for planners and city officials seeking cyclists' perspective on projects and needs, and the loudest voice for a bicycle-friendly Atlanta.

On Friday, November 4 from 7-11 pm, we'll celebrate these accomplishments, in which our members and supporters have played a tremendous role! Please join us for fun, food, drink, and dance. 5 Seasons Westside will serve up delicious local food and craft brews, a DJ will lend a soulful vibe, Collin Chappelle is showcasing his Atlanta Bicycle Photography project, we'll loop a photographical history of ABC (submit any interesting ABC or Atlanta bike historical tidbits here), local designers will add shine with a velo chic fashion show including ABC members, and ABC supporters are contributing fabulous items for a silent auction.

We'll see you November 4th at 5 Seasons Westside!

Bike Ride with Bob Dallas & Roswell Mayor Jere Wood

Submitted by joe.seconder on Sat, 2011-10-01 11:05

Great way to socialize and get to know some of the cycling advocates that are also politicians.

Please join hosts
Rob and Sydney Weaver
and
Lindsay Ballow
for a

Bike Ride Around Dunwoody

with

Jere Wood, Mayor of Roswell
Fred Boykin, Decatur Councilmember & Owner of BicycleSouth
Dan Thornton, Owner of Free-Flite Bicycles & President, National Bicycle Dealers Association
and
Bob Dallas, Dunwoody Mayoral Candidate

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you still won't get what you need either

Submitted by TheTaiga on Fri, 2011-08-19 13:10

Advocacy Intern Johann Weber weighs in on the newest TIA project draft list with a mixture of project and financial breakdown. The results, while they may quell transit advocates' concerns, are sure to disappoint those who had high hopes for improved bike/ped conditions in the region.

Universal Joy

Submitted by Jeff Mc on Thu, 2011-06-16 13:36

I have always enjoyed tinkering with my bicycle. I have built my own lights, added flags, and a battery-powered stereo for group rides.

Bicycle Ride Around Dunwoody: 4/16

Submitted by joe.seconder on Mon, 2011-03-28 12:53

As part of Lemonade Days on April 16th, the Dunwoody Preservation Trust is proud to sponsor the third annual Bike Ride Around Dunwoody, a recreational bike ride for individual riders and families who would like to support Dunwoody becoming a more bicycle-friendly community. Entry fee is only $10 per rider, $15 after 4/10. Proceeds from this low-cost event will be used to purchase & install bike racks throughout Dunwoody.

A simple solution

Submitted by rebecca on Tue, 2011-03-15 11:22

The 2011 National Bike Summit organized by the League of American Bicyclists was a big (800+ participants!) success. Every year the summit provides a chance for bike advocates, retails, and industry leaders from around the country to learn about the pressing issues of the day and meet with their state delegation to Congress to ask for support for bicycle projects and programs.

Hercules bike

Submitted by birdtown on Sat, 2011-03-05 09:26

Is anyone familiar with the Hercules bike? I'm interested in buying a used Hercules commuter bike. All I know is that they are made in Germany...

It's not Cold! It's Bracing!

Submitted by henrys on Wed, 2010-12-01 14:54

A lot of our response to weather (and everything else) depends on our attitude.

My attitude is, It's not Cold, It's Bracing!

Then again, I do dress for the weather. I cover my legs (still wearing bike shorts) whenever it's below 60 degrees, and wear a windbreaker (bright yellow) at that temperature.

I add full gloves and ear coverings if it's below 55 degrees, and add a second layer if it's below 40 degrees, or if I'll be riding into a wind.

Crash Happens

Submitted by henrys on Tue, 2010-11-23 11:42

Portland did a recent study of cyclist safety. For an inside view, go to http://www.grist.org/article/2010-11-22-bicycle-safety-by-the-numbers

We don't have many studies of bike accidents. Cross and Fisher did the studies I'm most familiar with, in the 80's. Meyer Hillman (I think) estimated that the chance of a cyclist fatality are about the same as for a motorist, per mile of travel, if the cyclist wears a helmet. Some studies collected data from hospital ERs, but that misses most crashes, which don't require anything medical.