Bike to Work Day 2012! (05/18)
Next Friday, May 18th, is National Bike to Work Day. This year, it’s shaping up to be great. There are a total of six group rides that are leaving from around town, all converging on Monroe Park where Deputy Secretary of Transportation David Tyeryar will present a proclamation. After, the group will ride down Franklin Street towards the Capital.
To view the enlarged flyer, either click the image or download the PDF here.
Be a Super Commuter!
Photo courtesy Hudson TMA
Commuting by bike is often the best part of my day. It’s almost second nature now – my bike lock is always in my backpack, my helmet always clipped to my handlebars, so I’m ready to just roll the bike out the door and go in the morning (after an ABC Quick Check). As many bike commuters we’ve talked to for the Commuter Challenge have said, “It’s not rocket science!” – the easier and painless your bike commute is, the more likely you are to do it on a regular basis. Below are 7 protips for making your commute easy, safe, and fun.
Commuter Challenge
The City of Richmond, RideFinders, and RideRichmond have teamed up to bring you the 2012 Commute Challenge. May is Bike Month, and head on over to the Commute Challenge page to register for your chance to win a free Giant Bicycle. Don’t forget, Bike to Work Day is May 18th!
Bike Week II Calendar of Events!
04/19/2012: Note: In the event of rain, the Bike Swap will take place in the VMFA parking garage!
It’s that time of the year again! Spring is here, finals are not, and what better way to blow off steam and clear your mind than Bike Week II!
Download the PDF: Bike Week II Calendar of Events (2012-04-05)
Stay tuned for more flyers! Don’t forget to join the Facebook event, or subscribe to our calendar.
Note:
- For the Bike Swap, please register in advance by sending an email to michael@riderichmond.net
- For the Confident Urban Cycling Course, advanced registration is not required but encouraged at: http://vabike.camp8.org/events
For a complete list of flyers click below. More being added every day!
Easy as ABC, Bike Week II Protips
Even though it seems winter this year in Richmond was an oxymoron, don’t be an actual moron by giving that finely manufactured machine a reason to throw you in the middle of the street. In fact, chances are your beloved bicycle has suffered one of two fates across past few months:
1) Sitting unridden in your basement, garage, or closet (unicycle or Dahon owners!)
2) Ridden through rain, road grit, and sludge
With spring here, it’s time to give your trusty ride (or rusty ride) some TLC and make sure it’s ready to roll through a summer of fun. So here are some Bike Week II protips from a little something known as the ABC Quick Check:
The A-B-C Quick Check is an easy and efficient way to make sure your bike is in good riding shape. If you’ve been riding all winter, grab a paper towel (or a pack of shop towels), some Simple Green or Citrus Degreaser (available at your local shop), go outside, and wipe all the grit off your bike so you don’t get your work space messy. Even if it’s not disgustingly dirty, take pride in your ride! Don’t you want to see your ride gleam in the lovely warm sunshine?
