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Ghost Bikes?
Every now and then I pass a weird shrine looking bike that has been stripped of its rider, painted white and locked to some fence or post. I could never figure out who or what had placed such a lonely bike there and why it happened more than once. Were minimalist cyclists invading the city?
Its not new, either. The original idea of painting bikes white reportedly goes back to Amsterdam in the 1960s as an anarchist project to liberate two-wheel transport—white bikes were free, help yourself and then leave it for someone else.
Sadly, the bikes I stumbled across had a less artistic meaning. They are ghost bikes.
Ghost Bikes are small and somber memorials for bicyclists who are killed or hit on the street. A bicycle is painted all white and locked to a street sign near the crash site, accompanied by a small plaque. They serve as reminders of the tragedy that took place on an otherwise anonymous street corner, and as quiet statements in support of cyclists’ right to safe travel.
Ghostbikes.org is intended to be a site for the worldwide cycling community. For information on ghost bike work being done in your area, visit http://Ghostbikes.org
Does your community have another way of recognizing our fallen cyclists?
Beach Babe Bicycling Classic – Active.com $5 off offer
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The Beach Babe Bicycling Classic includes a 38 mile or 18 mile route option and is a beach party on wheels.
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Sunday, July 24, 2011 9:00 AM
Hotel Maya, Long Beach, CA 700 Queens Way
Long Beach , CA
LACBC is Transforming LA’s Streets!
LACBC has been your trusted advocacy group over the past 10 years in Los Angeles County. The last year has brought many exciting dreams of the bicycle community to realization. The Bicycle Master Plan in March, CicLAvia in April, and 7th St. this October! The list continues.
LACBC proudly debuts their first ever promotional video that puts a human face on the folks they represent who ride 7th St. In English, Spanish, and Korean (with English subtitles), the 7th St. video is a one of a kind celebration of the unique diversity of the cycling community in Los Angeles.
Does this excite you? It excites us, too!
Remember: All of this has been possible beeause of LACBC’s award winning, inclusive work to build the bicycle movement in a “town of cars”, advocate to political officials for much needed change, and get those much needed lanes striped on streets!
This work is supported largely through your grassroots donations and support!
Ride of Silence – Global event May 18th
Who’s hosting? Lark Gerry
Click here for MeetUp info
How to find us: S/E corner Day Creek & Baseline Rd.
Emphasis: Ride of Silence in memoriam 10/12 MPH
Type of bike: road bike, mountain bike or hybrid
PLEASE NOTE: The time of the ride shown above is the actual departure time. Please allow time for bicycle assembly and inspection, filling of water bottles, inflating tires, etc. prior to departure.
More Info Rancho Cucamonga Ride of Silence Inland Empire hosted by Cycling Connection
Join us in a global moment of silence as we ride together in silence.
In memory of those killed and injured in bicycle vs. automobile related accidents, and to raise awareness to the surrounding communities for the importance of being safe and courtesy when exercising the common use of our roadways.
Ride’s of Silence will occur across the globe on May18th. Come join Cycling Connection and our friends as we join together in this 10 mile Ride of Silence.
For more information go to: http://www.rideofsilence.org
Safety First: Bicyclists on public streets have the same rights and responsibilities as automobile and motorcycle drivers.
California Bicycle Laws indicate that bicyclists:
- Must obey all traffic signals and stop signs.
- Must ride in the same direction as other traffic, not against it.
- Shall ride as near to the right curb or edge of the roadway as practical– not on the sidewalk.
- May legally move left to turn left, to pass a parked or moving vehicle, bicycle, animal, make a turn or avoid debris and other hazards.
- Should ride single file on a busy or narrow street.
- Must make left and right turns in the same way that drivers do, using the same turn lanes.
- Must signal all their intentions to motorists and bicyclists near them.
All IEWC Riders are expected follow these traffic laws to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride. IEWC riders are required to wear a helmet on all rides and are encouraged to carry identification and emergency contact information in their bike pack or on their person. For a full list of CA Bicyclist laws go to http://www.dmv.ca.gov….
Support “Need2Read” to fund literacy programs at local elementary schools
33rd Annual Firecracker Run/Walk and Bike Ride
When: Saturday/Sunday, February 12-13
Where: Los Angeles Chinatown
Online registration via the Event website: Select LACBC in the “How did you find out about the Firecracker Events?” drop-down box.
Online registration via Active.com: Enter LACBC (all CAPS) in the “How did you hear about online registration?” box.
Mail-in form: Answer “LACBC” in the blank for “How I heard about the Firecracker Run.” LACBC will be offering a free bike valet on Saturday for the Bike Ride and race packet pickup, so we encourage you to ride your bike to the festivities, or better yet, volunteer to help with the bike valet! Email bikevalet@la-bike.org for more info.
Event proceeds support “Need2Read” to fund literacy programs at local elementary schools and local non-profit community groups, such as LACBC!
Oh Happy Day!
What could be better than a day on your bike? Maybe these guys singing on their bikes?
Watch it over and over again – I know I did!
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