Video: Happy Friday!
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A dancing bear in Denmark cheering on cyclists on their daily ride? GENIUS! We love the spirit of this video, just like we love bikes. Enjoy.
Brake Handle Mug
Brake handle coffee mug, via Scallywags (a group of friends who loves their coffee & bikes).
Renew Coalition Memberships
If you haven’t renewed your Coalition membership this year, now is the time to do so! Renewing is easy, and can be done online today here.
Coalition memberships help us get more bike paths built, more safe routes to schools, more bike lanes striped, more people riding bikes, and more visitors to SLO County to be a part of the bike-happy lifestyle we love! The more members we have, the stronger our voice is within our community to make positive change for bicycles and pedestrians in the future!
Our advocacy efforts aim to make riding a bicycle easy and more enjoyable for people of all ages and abilities. With your support, we can continue to be THE voice for bicycles in SLO County, and provide the community with the programs we all know and love.
Consider the $52 household membership level to be an investment in bicycles, at just $1/week it will seriously help continue the Coalition’s momentum into 2012.
Still not convinced? Check out our latest flowchart to see why renewing your Coalition membership is a great investment in the future of bicycles in SLO County. Sign up online here.
We are proud to be your voice for bicycles in SLO County, thanks for your continued support, tell your friends!
Love Bikes! Love the Coalition!
Show how much you love bicycles, and you could get $5,000 for the Coalition! GOOD.is and CLIF Bar have partnered to host this contest in order to share the joys of adding biking to your lifestyle. Your photo could be shared on GOOD’s website of best picture entries and you could help raise funds for the Coalition.
PRIZES:
Top three entries win funds for a bicycle advocacy organization of their choice (the SLO County Bicycle Coalition, we hope!), along with tons of CLIF Bar prizes.
HOW TO ENTER:
- Submit a photo of your bicycle
- Submit a story of your favorite/most memorable/unique bicycle experience (250 words max)
- Submit the contact information for your favorite bicycle advocacy organization (we’ll make it easy for you: SLO County Bicycle Coalition, 860 Pacific St Suite 105, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401)
Provide all the above by September 5th (through the GOOD site).
The top 15 will be featured on GOOD the week of September 12th for voting (we’d be happy to help spread the word for you if you make the top 15). GOOD LUCK!
2011 SLO GranFondo
The 2nd Annual SLO GranFondo is set for this October! This year’s ride runs along the Central Coast and enables cyclists of all abilities to ride and support ALPHA and the Coalition. We will be receiving a portion of the proceeds from the event this year, and encourage you to invite your friends for this unique Central Coast cycling experience.
The ride offers three routes to accommodate a variety of riders:
- GranFondo: over 100 miles on a challenging ride from SLO up the northern coast to Piedras Blancas and back
- MedioFondo: about 50 miles along the same route as the GranFondo, but returns after reaching Cayucos
- PiccoloFondo: a 25 mile loop through countryside that unfolds onto the Morro Bay estuary
Registration is now open, (registering after September 1st will not secure you a jersey until after the event).
Regardless of your ability level, a GranFondo is an unforgettable cycling experience. The Coalition will be parking bikes in the Mission after the ride and will receive a portion of the proceeds from the event! By riding you can support both ALPHA and the Coalition!
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BTA’s Inspiration Video
Oregon’s version of the Coalition is called the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, and they do some amazing work. We think SLO County can have a video as great as this, don’t you? The first thing we’ll need is a cool bike-mounted camera like the one used in this video…
Bike Hack: Identity Theft
Sometimes bikes get stolen, and it’s no fun, but sometimes you spot them! In this case, you might have to prove it’s your bike, with this trick it’s easy:
- Take your seattube off
- Fill out a piece of paper with you & your bicycle’s information
- Roll up the piece of paper and place it in the seattube
- Put your seattube back on
BOOM! Now you’ve added some proof that your bike is actually yours in the case that the police are asking you for identifying features.
NOTE: You can also place the piece of paper inside your handlebars if you wish.
In the unfortunate event that your bike does get stolen, check the ‘Stolen Bikes’ section of our blog here to see how we can help you get it back!
August 20th FREE Bike Ed Workshop
You have a legal right to be on the road and we’ll give you the tools to make it easy. Our workshops teach traffic psychology and techniques that will empower you while you ride. August’s workshop is held in the afternoon, giving you more time to sleep in before you join us as we share our bike joy and knowledge with you!
When: Saturday, August 20th, 12:30 – 5:00 pm
Where: Coalition Office, 860 Pacific St, Suite 105, San Luis Obispo [map]
Why: With confidence, bicycling is a safe and enjoyable way to travel. Join the movement!
How: More details and registration can be found online here.
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