Kicking off the holiday season, Jibe organized a gathering at
Volunteers, Bike Doc mechanics, League Cycling Instructors were invited.
Lots of long-time bicycling friends and a few new ones. Such good little visits. I’ve been a League Cycling Instructor for 12 years – a very fun side job.
AARP invited local advocacy organizations to an all-day workshop in Hagginwood to learn more how to do a walk audit.
This location – Marysville Blvd between Arcade and Grand Ave – was chosen because the City of Sacramento is moving toward road improvement projects to address this high-injury corridor. We broke into three groups and were given a section of the project to make observations.
The four-lane road plus center turn lane will get a “road diet” – down to two lanes with center turn lane and buffered bike lanes.
Although the project provides many benefits, it does not address the sidewalks which are in terrible condition. Poles and posts need to be relocated and the width of the sidewalk needs to be consistent.
The mobility scooter used the crosswalk then the traffic lane to better access a grocery store.
A few bicycle friends and I met Jim from SABA at Bella Bru on Sunday morning. Jim has a project to share brief video clips of people who ride e-bikes. Thank you, Paul ..
Jim ..
Elaine ..
and Kimberly.
SABA’s annual fundraising party. This year at Pintworks. Deb Banks presenting awards:
Jim and Pamela:
BarbaraL, Kathy, me, Elaine:
Michael Rock:
Kathy and I weren’t sure who would show up today. Sharmaine and De’Veona came back .. with a new bike. After practicing for a while, I rode with De’Veona up and down Miller Park, about 2.5 miles altogether. Great progress.
Kathy working with Aries.
Saturday morning at Miller Park. This time we completely closed off this section of the parking area to keep cars OUT of our space (and thankfully, no one contacted parking enforcement). We also brought a broom – chalking our lines was much easier.
In the last 15 minutes, this student’s second foot found the pedal and off she went. Although wobbly, she did not fall.
Kathy worked with our Level 2 student who already knew how to ride. She already does marathons, but wants to start doing triathlons which means better bicycling skills. Another necessary skill: be able to change your own flat tire quickly – today she got her first lesson. Kathy was the perfect person to coach her.
A very proud mom:
Today was the last day of the 50% off promotion if you ride your bike to Taqueria Rincón Alteño. On my way to meet the SABA group who met in Old Sac and rode out to N Natomas, I got a flat tire and had just enough time to walk home, get in my car and drive over to meet everyone (no discount for me).
Thank you Pierson for leading and Jeremiah for sweeping. About 20 people came on this ride.
at Miller Park on Saturday morning. Every class is different and so much fun.
So cool, a train from Old Sac chugged by, passengers waving.
This week, ~13-year old twins came to our class. Shh, don’t tell anyone, but our classes are never full and participants frequently get a 2-hour private lesson for $25. Kathy and Barbara go through the basics:
As it turned out, they both knew how to ride. I talked to their mom who told me they wanted to learn the skills needed to ride their bikes to school. We adjusted the plan and taught hand signals, lane positioning, left turn and the box turn.
Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates has been having a membership drive. Tonight was a chance to showcase the many part-time employees who work for SABA and the programs and projects which keep SABA going and making a difference.
Deb Banks, Executive Director.
SABA partnered with Community Shop Class and Sierra Service Project to create Community Bike Shop, Oak Park’s new non-profit, community-driven bike repair center, training facility, and retail store. Today was the grand opening.
A fun eclectic place to explore:
The bike shop area:
Classroom area:
Pizza from Luigi’s and a very good music duo:
A large outdoor area with a garden, huge barbecue, and pop-ups with misters.
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