Bikeramento http://www.bikeramento.org Turning Sacramento into a world-class bike friendly city. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:59:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 K Street Mall Open to Bike Traffic http://www.bikeramento.org/2009/11/25/k-street-mall-open-to-bike-traffic/ http://www.bikeramento.org/2009/11/25/k-street-mall-open-to-bike-traffic/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:59:08 +0000 velorutionist http://www.bikeramento.org/2009/11/25/k-street-mall-open-to-bike-traffic/ After many years of being against the law to ride on the K Street Mall, the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to rescind the prohibition. Near the beginning of the new year, the signs will change to indicate that bicycle traffic is allowable in the center part of K Street Mall (between the yellow tiles) from 13th and 7th Streets. The “tunnel” section between 4th and 2nd Streets will also be open. Bicyclists will always be required to yield to pedestrians, and not ride on the sidewalks, which, in the case of K Street Mall, is the area between the the building walls and the row of trees.

]]> http://www.bikeramento.org/2009/11/25/k-street-mall-open-to-bike-traffic/feed/ 5 A Frugal Cyclist’s Guide to the Universe: An Evening with Willie Weir http://www.bikeramento.org/2009/10/28/a-frugal-cyclists-guide-to-the-universe-an-evening-with-willie-weir/ http://www.bikeramento.org/2009/10/28/a-frugal-cyclists-guide-to-the-universe-an-evening-with-willie-weir/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:28:26 +0000 Dan http://www.bikeramento.org/2009/10/28/a-frugal-cyclists-guide-to-the-universe-an-evening-with-willie-weir/ Thursday, 10/29/2009 7:00 PM

Location:1790 Expo Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95815
Cost:$5 to benefit Sacarmento Area Bicylce advocates – No Registration Required!
A Frugal Cyclist’s Guide to the Universe: An Evening with Willie Weir

Call him cheap, frugal, a tightwad or an initiator of kindness, Willie Weir knows how to get the most bang for his bucks when it comes to traveling the world–whether it’s giving the world’s cheapest engagement ring, protesting an insanely over-priced fish dinner, knocking on doors for free lodging or eating his way to free ice cream.

Willie will bring to life tales from his latest book “Travels with Willie” that will have you chuckling and leave you wanting to chuck your day job and hit the road. Bicycling magazine says, “Travels with Willie is one of the rare bike books that gets it right.”

Weir Weir is a columnist for Adventure Cyclist magazine and a cycling commentator for public radio station KUOW in Seattle. His bicycle travels have taken him around the globe–including such “off the tourist path” destinations as India, South Africa, Laos and Colombia. He is a native of Sacramento. He graduated from Del Campo High School and earned a BA in theater from CSUS, before moving to Seattle to work as a professional actor.

Proceeds from the evening will go to the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates.

Thursday, October 29, 2009 Note: (clinic day change)
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Willie Weir
writer · speaker · bicycle advocate
willie@willieweir.com www.willieweir.com

http://www.rei.com/
http://www.willieweir.com

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]]> http://www.bikeramento.org/2009/10/15/tweed-ride-november-8th/feed/ 1 Bikes and History Ride, Sunday August 30 http://www.bikeramento.org/2009/08/24/bikes-and-history-ride-sunday-august-30/ http://www.bikeramento.org/2009/08/24/bikes-and-history-ride-sunday-august-30/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:22:33 +0000 velorutionist http://www.bikeramento.org/2009/08/24/bikes-and-history-ride-sunday-august-30/ Summer is drawing to a close and the urge to get outside seems more luxurious. A ride through the Southside Park Neighborhood sounds like a great idea. Let’s meet in the amphitheatre on the north side of the park.

As always bring a site or story of interest to share if possible about the neighborhood.

Please bring your water, sunscreen, etc.

UPDATE – Join the Facebook event here!

]]> http://www.bikeramento.org/2009/08/24/bikes-and-history-ride-sunday-august-30/feed/ 1 Local blog about Sac’s cool bike racks! http://www.bikeramento.org/2009/08/18/local-blog-about-sacs-cool-bike-racks/ http://www.bikeramento.org/2009/08/18/local-blog-about-sacs-cool-bike-racks/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:32:03 +0000 Dan http://www.bikeramento.org/?p=412 Local Sacramento blogger Nick on the town recently blogged about some of the city’s interesting (if few and far between) bike racks. What a great way to make your business bike friendly in an visually appealing and creative way!

Read the full blog post here

Remember, if you see a good place for a rack, tell the business to call the city at 311 to request a free bike rack!

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Shout out to San Francisco – this Sunday is their Sunday Streets. Check out sundaystreetssf.com for route details. Meanwhile, keep riding out there!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/08/05/the-top-10-us-cities-for_n_252092.html

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I just learned about this phenomenon called the Tour de Fat, which is sponsored by Fat Tire Ale. Perhaps we should have the tour include Sacramento?

http://www.newbelgium.com/tour-de-fat

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What a beautiful ride Sunday turned out to be. Great group of gentle giants.

What’s next?

Bicnic: Sunday, July 12 @6 pm @ East Portal Park
BYOfood, entertainment, games

Bridge2Bridge Community Ride: Sunday, July 26 @9 am starting @Tower Bridge.

Bridge 2 Bridge Breakfast options:
OneSpeed by Waterboy chef/owner Rick Mahan on Folsom Blvd in East Sac – Uber-Bikefriendly
The Shack – Gary’s place on Folsom Blvd – Very Bikefriendly
Sweetwater on J Street – Unlimited Mimosa Friendly

Any votes?

See you there,

Bikeramento

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  • Priorities = City riding, Budget, Small Size (13 – 14)
  • No as important, but sure would be nice = fenders, light design

Finding the right bike for myself hasn’t been too arduous of a task since I began the process about a month ago. So far I’ve visited REI, shopped online, and briefly checked out Bicycle Chef. I’ve also checked out City Bicycle Works for some information on tips for bike sizing.

If anyone has any advice/tips or suggested local retail (preferred) or online stores please post so we can get people looking at the favorites places as they shop.

Thanks in advance!

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