Listen to the podcast on cdmCyclist.com, and stop riding like a 6-year old.
Roadies, cruisers, small wheels, and 'bents. This class has something for every cyclists-- guaranteed.
April 21, 23 – Orange- This popular classroom session will be offered at the Orange County Transportation Authority offices on Main St., with the on-road portion Saturday morning.
“I’ve been riding for 12 years and I couldn’t believe how valuable this class turned out to be.” Because of comments like that we offer it with a money back guarantee.
Orange County’s most renown bicycle tourist, Rob Templin, inspires people to expand their horizons. We invite you be inspired, 6:PM, Thursday, Aug. 26, as Rob shares how anyone, young or old, can roll into their own personal adventure.
Maui tradewinds
Dazzling views, the sounds and smells of nature surround you as your bike rounds bend after bend along a country road. But choosing the right road, selecting the perfect daily destination is key to a memorable tour.
Planning your own trip or joining one of Rob’s Second Summer groups, we’ll share the delights which only travel by bicycle can reveal. Along the way he’ll share insights into the bicycle cultures of the countries he visits, where bicycles are a more accepted mode of travel.
The evening is FREE, but seating is limited, so please RSVP, 949 492 5737, or e-mail us.
http://tinyurl.com/sart2010 Video of problems on this vital bicycle transportation link: a car show staged on a weekend with pedestrians– and cars– blocking the trail. Bollards, limited openings of the route which by law must be available 24/7.
The Impossible has happened. Laguna Beach is thinking about bicycles.
Not your typical Critical Massers: Laguna's ride is family friendly and kid approved.
It has finally dawned on someone in city government that perhaps the best interests of residents and merchants alike aren’t served by pumping as many cars as possible through every street in town.
Credit the awakening to Les Miklosy, Chair of the city’s newly formed Complete Streets Task Force. Les has promoted the very mellow Critical Mass rides in Laguna since 2008, an organization that has soft pedaled the benefits of cycling into the hearts of city officials.
The city has even proclaimed May 17-21, Laguna Bike to Work Week. A growing number of merchants are offering free coffee to bike commuters who show up on their bikes ready for a cup’a Joe. So far Laguna Coffee Co. and Heidelberg Deli have ponied up- let’s support these guys with muffin buy!
Complete Streets Task Force – Background Excerpts from a conversation with longtime Laguna Beach bicycle and pedestrian advocate, Michael Hoag.
Out of a long range plan debuted in 1999, called Vision 2030, came an environmental committee, whose members wrote a climate protection plan. That plan included a transportation element which included language about bicycling. City Manager, Ken Frank, asked that bicycling specifically be removed out of fear of liability.
Progress for bicyclists would have ground to a halt but for the efforts of committed advocates like city council member, Jane Egly. In 2009 a bicycle task force was formed which, recognizing the Laguna public’s general dislike of bicycles, has renamed itself Complete Streets Task Force. Emphasis is spread equally on bicycling, pedestrian access, transit, and private vehicles.
A bit of a primer on getting engaged in the political process. http://www.ted.com/talks/omar_ahmad_political_change_with_pen_and_paper.html
Complete Streets Task Force – Background
Excerpts from a conversation with longtime Laguna Beach bicycle and pedestrian advocate, Michael Hoag.
Out of a long range plan debuted in 1999, called Vision 2030, came an environmental committee, whose members wrote a climate protection plan. That plan included a transportation element which included language about bicycling. City Manager, Ken Frank, asked that bicycling specifically be removed out of fear of liability.
Progress for bicyclists would have ground to a halt but for the efforts of committed advocates like city council member, Jane Egly. In 2009 a bicycle task force was formed which, recognizing the Laguna public’s general dislike of bicycles, has renamed itself Complete Streets Task Force. Emphasis is spread equally on bicycling, pedestrian access, transit, and private vehicles.