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Bikes Not Allowed! Why?

Posted Thu, 2010-08-26 12:14 by jtackett

Over the past few years of cycling, I have noticed something regarding bikes and local festivals. It seems that many of the local festivals are not considering bikes as a viable transportation mode to the events. Think about it, how many times have you gone to a community festival such as the Virginia Highlands Summerfest, or the Grant Park Summer Shade festival on your bike, only to find out that bikes are not allowed into the festival area? Why is that?

Who really has the right to the road?

Posted Fri, 2010-08-20 16:15 by jtackett

Interesting comment from a bicycling attorney...

"Where the roads are dominated by the automobile, it is because they have been usurped. Many motorists — specifically, those who refuse to share the roads — mistakenly believe that possession of a driver’s license gives them a superior claim to the road. These are the motorists who exclaim that, 'Until cyclists are licensed and insured, they don’t have a right to the road.' In fact, the right to travel is an ancient right, now recognized as one of our constitutional rights, and the roads are the commons, open to all for travel and other uses. Rather than signifying a superior claim to the road, a driver’s license merely grants the holder the revocable privilege of operating a motor vehicle on the commons. Because other road users are not required to be licensed (and that tacitly means this right cannot be revoked) their right to use the roads is in fact superior to that of the motorist."

(SOURCE: http://bicycling.com/blogs/roadrights/2010/06/24/an-illegal-bike-ban-%E2...)

City Rambler - San Francisco

Posted Sun, 2010-08-08 10:27 by henrys

I'm here on vacation, facing a high of 58 degrees today, and wanted to give a few notes.

First. a court case recently resolved, allowing the city to put in more bike lanes after a break of several years. The San Francisco Chronicle news story on it made reference to the "politically powerful" bicycle community. What will it take for Atlanta to have a "politically powerful" bike community? Should some of our members run for City Council?

A note on the economy of bicycles

Posted Wed, 2010-07-28 14:28 by Jeff Mc

Recently, the bicycle I used on my daily commute to work was stolen. The loss hit me very hard emotionally; anything you use on a daily basis and with the intimate contact one has with a bike it is easy to become very attached to it. It took me a few days to process the loss and move on to more constructive activities. The first thing I did was to pull out of retirement an older bike I have ridden some in the past. I needed to replace a few missing components and adjust things here and there, but was able to ride again the next day.

Eleven things you should know about bicycling...

Posted Wed, 2010-07-21 11:58 by jtackett

Wish I could claim this as my own. it was sent to me by a friend in San Francisco.. I changed some of the wording..

1. Every hour spent on the bike is an hour spent in perfect balance.
2. Thus, on a bicycle, one's mood improves over time.
3. In a car, the reverse is true. We all benefit when people ride bicycles.
4. You cannot pay someone else to ride your bicycle for you to earn carbon credits.
5. If you attempt to pull a No. 4, the resultant well-toned legs ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE.

The Bicycle 15

Posted Fri, 2010-07-09 16:35 by rebecca

A recent study and flurry of articles (see "Study: Women average 20-pound gain in 16 years, but don't have to") got me thinking about what I like to call the Bicycle 15.

When I started biking to work three and a half years ago, it was tough going. After being a pretty bad high school athlete and semi-active in college, I had fallen off the active living bandwagon and gained a good 20 pounds. But apparently, I didn't have to!

What Research Says About Women's Cycling Habits

Posted Wed, 2010-07-07 12:37 by ep

“If you want to know if an urban environment supports cycling, you can forget about all the detailed ‘bikeability indexes’ – just measure the proportion of cyclists who are female,”- Jan Garrard

See & Be Seen Dunwoody/Perimeter Ride

Posted Tue, 2010-07-06 15:46 by joe.seconder

Join the newest Dunwoody Cycling group ride on Tuesday evenings. Let's "See and Be Seen" while having some fun in the Dunwoody/Perimeter area, by riding after the rush hour and even on some bike lanes, too.

* Roll at 6:30 pm
* Start & end at Mudcatz / Dunwoody Village
(5510 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, behind Hickory House)
* For safety in twilight hours, please bring a taillight
* 21 miles

PACE on flats is 17-19 MPH (will be a maintained PACE, and not an overall average. This is NOT a hammerfest).

We will regroup at key points, hilltops, etc. along the way.

Bike Cobb Board Elections - July 27th

Posted Mon, 2010-06-28 21:30 by joe.seconder

Hello All,

Bike Cobb will hold a general membership meeting and conduct elections for board members at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday July 27th, 2010 at the Rockledge Apartments Clubhouse, 2075 Powers Ferry Rd.
Marietta, GA 30067.

To be eligible to vote or hold office, you need to be a paid member. You can join at www.BikeCobb.org and click on the "Donate and Sign Up!" link on the top left-hand side of the page.

The board members consist of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

City Rambler: SUMMER COMFORT

Posted Thu, 2010-06-24 18:43 by henrys

Some people think it's unbearably hot out -- but I disagree. It's GREAT! Nor do I end my bike commute covered with sweat. Let me share some of my methods, Watson, that may make your riding more comfortable.