The last one for this Jibe promotion. Brenda, Agueda, Lennore, Minerva, Rachel, Laurie and I all rode and met at Panera this morning. Great bike parking:
Minerva took this picture:
After breakfast, we rode over to the Oktoberfest event at the regional park, then we all went our separate to add as many miles as we wanted for the day. Lennore and I rode over to Rockmont Circle to see the great Halloween decorations. One of our favorites:
at Westlake Charter School, Monday-Friday mornings. Blacktop drills on Monday and Tuesday. After-school coaching on Wednesday afternoon – a rather large group.
Such joy when a student knows he/she can ride a bike. And a few grateful parents on the sidelines.
Thursday was the first street ride. I had the blue group.
Friday was “spooky day” in one classroom.
And two of my favorite co-workers, Deanna and Gina:
On Wednesday and Thursday mornings, I left at 7:30 am (just after sunrise!) and rode 4 miles to Westlake Charter School to help Deanna and Gina with the first day of blacktop drills.
ABCQuick Check:
After-school coaching on Wednesday. Only about 4 out of 15 need to come back for next week’s after-school coaching.
At Natomas Park Elementary. I volunteered to ride sweep for the street rides on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning. I rode with the Yellow group, Pierson was the lead LCI. Good idea: teach “bicycle sandwich” soon after leaving campus.
I’ve been working on this project for a while, hoping to encourage Active Transportation Commissioners, N Natomas residents and all interested bike riders to actively learn more about cycling infrastructure. Mellissa and Anya from Jibe were especially supportive. We met at Orange Theory at the corner of Arena Blvd and Stemmler Dr, the border between City of Sacramento Districts 1 and 3. Special thanks to Ron Brasel, ATCommissioner from District 8, for participating. *A note about the first picture. The woman on the left, facing left, in the neon yellow jacket, is Marsha, a friend of Cheryl’s, who lives in Ohio. We first met on the bike and barge trip in the Netherlands in 2022. So much fun to see her again.
To my great surprise, 40 people showed up. A very good turnout.
Heading east on Del Paso Rd.
On Arena Blvd at the top of the overpass over I-5. We prepared to descend as a total group – safety in numbers. Standing to the left is Pierson from SABA, a great help on a large group ride.
On E Commerce approaching Del Paso Rd:
At the site of the future Bike Campus which Jibe hopes to complete at some point in the future.
Jackrabbit Trail and Club Center Dr – the most troublesome crossing in N Natomas because there’s no legal way to cross Club Center to continue on the trail.
Almost finished. Riding along I-80, headed to the bike/ped bridge near Peregrine Park.
Thank you Brenda and Jonathan for contributing many of the above pictures.
Tuesday September 19, the first of two classes at Inderkum High School.
Success all around. Special thanks to Lennore and Kathy who volunteered to coach and encourage.
Tuesday September 26.
There were 5 students who progressed quickly through the steps. Success!
The team: Kathy, Becky, Anya, Lennore:
This was supposed to be our last class, but there’s still more support to be given. Next Tuesday will be our third and final. Special thanks to Kathy and Lennore who generously volunteered their time and are excellent coaches.
I volunteered on Tuesday for the first day of street rides. Deanna and Becky were the leads.
LCI Doug, volunteer Rachel, LCI Gina:
ABCQuick Check before every ride. I was the sweep for the Yellow group led by Doug:
Wednesday, I was the ride leader for the Blue group:
Wednesday. Part of Four Seasons Westshore backs up to Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep, better known as NP3. It was a 5-minute bike ride to work this morning (big smile). Everything is new, a 2-story building, beautiful facilities and classrooms:
A very different view of Blackbird Park, which we ride by ALL the time on the street in the distance.
First day on bikes, first day of blacktop drills. In class instruction by Becky and Deanna:
Thursday. Oh my, it was hot this afternoon for after-school coaching. By the end of the 1-hour session, 3/4 of these students do not need to come back for the second session:
Friday. I admit, I was relieved when Deanna and Gina said I didn’t need to come for after-school coaching this hot afternoon.
Jibe, SMUD and Councilmember Lisa Kaplan’s office partnered to bring this event to the Saturday Farmer’s Market at N Natomas Regional Park. I was part of a group of 6 e-bike owners who were available to answer questions. Chris, Sharon, Leo:
Vendors brought bikes for test rides after being checked in by Jibe staff. After completing a before and after survey, participants received a $10 voucher to spend that day at the Farmer’s Market.
Rachel and Agueda came by for a test ride:
Jim gave several informative talks on lithium battery safety.
Marjorie (in charge of helping to pass Measure U), Councilmember Lisa Kaplan and me:
at The Club at Natomas Park. I signed up at the last minute to be the receptionist at Jibe’s Bike Doc this morning. 4 mechanics (Robert, Dennis, Rob, Ken) repaired 45 bikes. 90% of the people who had an online appointment showed up, which meant many walk-ups had to be turned away. The no-show rate has been as high as 50%, walk-ups had a better chance at getting a bike repaired.
Thank you Dennis for spending a very long time assembling a brand new trike – a birthday present from two daughters to their mother hoping she will become more active.
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