Bike to Work Day May 20th!

We are hosting a Pit-stop

BTWD is a national day of cycling to work and is part of National BTWD week! In celebration, LB Cyclists has put together it’s 3rd annual Pit Stop,  this time, down in Belmont Shore. We moved from our previous location at the Belmont Pier because we think it’s important to move around the city especially into communities that are starting to become more bike friendly, AND for a change of demographic and scenery. Jones Bicycles has chosen to help us out by letting us set up in front of their shop, and is donating several things to be raffled off!

Speaking of raffles…Many local businesses have donated incredible gifts for us to share with local cyclists; Including: Gift Certificates to local restaurants and shops, bike accessories, water bottles and more! Food will also be provided for free including bagels from Noah’s and coffee from Portfolio Coffeehouse.

In an effort to take advantage of the large amount cyclists dropping by, we will be offering advice, educational material, maps and many free giveaways!

And FINALLY, we will also be providing Free 5 min quick bike tune ups (air, small adjustments, and advice) to whoever wants to wait for an open stand and friendly mechanic!

Bring your bicycle related concerns and questions AND a reusable mug for coffee!

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bmckeever, May 13th 2010 | Tags: , , , , ,
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Discounts for cyclists—Friday May 7th

Support local bike-friendly businesses.

On the first Friday of every month, 11:00 am Р2:00 pm, many Long Beach caf̩s and restaurants offer lower prices to customers who show up on a bicycle and dine in. To participate, we are asked to show our helmet or bike lock key.

Click on the thumbnail Lunch Breaks PARTICIPANTS LIST to the right to see the list of the 27 current participants for addresses, web sites and discount particulars.

Lunch Breaks for Cyclists is part of the Car-Free Fridays initiative coordinated by the City of Long Beach (as promoted by BikeLongBeach dot org) in which all people are encouraged to bike to work, one day per month at the very least.

The current list is based on the participants list found at bikelongbeach.org.

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LBCyclists, May 6th 2010 | Tags: , , , ,
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L.A. Street Summit builds momentum for change

Livable cities! Cities for people! Streets and community spaces for pedestrians and cyclists!

Long Beach, California is embracing cycling and pedestrian life more now than anytime in recent decades. The month of May 2010 is one filled with numerous cycling-related activities—City-sponsored activities on one hand, and the initiatives and rides of numerous cycling clubs and organizations and individuals on the other. The Long Beach Bike Fest—with races, artists, fixed gear and gold sprints fun, bike valet, easy rides, a film festival and more—will take place May 7th, 8th and 9th. Bike-to-Work Week will take place the third week of May. Other rides and cycling fun take place almost every other day throughout the entire month.

Make sure your bike tires are inflated, your chain is oiled and your brakes are properly adjusted because there will be many great reasons to get out on your bicycle this spring. Click EVENTS at the top of the longbeachcyclists.com page to see just some of the fun coming up. 

We all can see that cycling is catching on in Long Beach… and we know that what’s happening is part of something even larger. People in many cities across the U.S. and in other countries around the world are talking bicycles as a significant component of making our communities more livable.

Recently, more than 500 people from around Southern California met up at Occidental College and at Los Angeles Trade Technical College to talk about making more of the southland great for “walking, biking and beyond.”

To get a sense of the positive energy seen at the recent L.A. Street Summit, (held March 20th, 2010 in Los Angeles), check out the streetfilms.org video produced by Clarence Eckerson. Long Beach was present as well; many of us boarded our bicycles aboard the Metro Blue Line to make the trip to Los Angeles easy and fun.

www.streetfilms.org/l-a-street-summit-2010-building-momentum-for-change/

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LBCyclists, April 27th 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
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Cycling in Long Beach, in the LA Times

Check out the recent “Long Beach makes way for bicycles” article by Tony Barboza, published in the Los Angeles Times. You can link to the article here:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-outthere26-2010jan26,0,3205517.story

Much has taken place since the article was published. And we know that many cycling events and activities during May 2010 will place Long Beach on the front page again.

If your bike’s tires need air and if your chain needs oil, NOW is a perfect week to get your bicycle into shape. The May 2010 calendar is sprinkled with lots to do, so you’ll want to have your bike in good shape so you can join us.

Barboza’s article can provide you with an overview of some cycling-friendly initiatives in the works. We already have Sharrows (the green lane) along Belmont Shore, and we have trial Bicycle Boxes. A Bicycle Box gives the cyclist at an intersection a designated place in front of motorists to wait until the signal light turns green. 

Barboza also mentions plans for protected bikeways, traffic circles on less-traveled streets, and talk of creating ‘bike corrals’ to favor convenient bike parking near certain shops and restaurants. Barboza quotes Charlie Gandy: “We can fit 15 customers where we used to fit one.” That is, 15 parked bicycles occupy the same amount of space as one car. The idea is that ‘bike corrals’ can help ease parking congestion by encouraging larger numbers of local people to drive a bicycle rather than a motor vehicle. 

Barboza also quotes experienced cyclists, motorists, and other City representatives. And he quotes Jennifer Klausner of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, a nonprofit advocacy group that is something like Long Beach Cyclists’ regional cousin. Klausner says that Long Beach is looking for ways to make east-west and north-south corridors safer and more inviting for cyclists. Klausner suggests that Long Beach is ahead of Los Angeles in that respect.

Barboza reports that Long Beach has raised $17 million in grants that will be translated into traffic improvements, bike share programs, and education.

Although Barboza’s article does not mention Long Beach Cyclists, we’d like to toot our horn here by mentioning that LCI instructors offer Traffic Skills courses for cyclists. Click EDUCATION at the top of the longbeachcyclists.com web page to see the schedule of upcoming sessions and to link to the online registration process. It’s springtime, 2010. Be sure your bicycle is in shape, and be sure to take Traffic Skills 101 so that you can improve your skills cycling safely and legally on city streets.

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LBCyclists, April 26th 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
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Discounts for cyclists—Friday, April 2

Support local bike-friendly businesses.

On the first Friday of every month, 11:00 am Р2:00 pm, many Long Beach caf̩s and restaurants offer lower prices to customers who show up on a bicycle and dine in. To participate, we are asked to show our helmet or bike lock key.

Click on the thumbnail Lunch Breaks PARTICIPANTS LIST to the right to see the list of the 27 current participants for addresses, web sites and discount particulars.

Lunch Breaks for Cyclists is part of the Car-Free Fridays initiative coordinated by the City of Long Beach (as promoted by BikeLongBeach dot org) in which all people are encouraged to bike to work, one day per month at the very least.

The current list is based on the participants list found at bikelongbeach.org.

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LBCyclists, April 1st 2010 | Tags: , , ,
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North Long Beach Access to the Metro — March 25

City representatives seek your input regarding Metro Blue Line station access. On March 25th, Audit findings will be discussed near Del Amo Blvd. and Atlantic Avenue.

A few months back, many of us participated in the assessment of Metro Blue Line stations in Long Beach. We visited various stations and surrounding neighborhoods, observed conditions and made recommendations to improve access for pedestrians and cyclists.

You are invited to meet at the NPAC (adjacent to Scherer Park, at 4891 Atlantic Avenue near Del Amo Blvd.) on March 25th, 6:30-7:30 pm, to review the Audit Summary and to provide your input. To see a map, click EVENTS at the top of the longbeachcyclists.com page and scroll for Metro Audit Assessment at Atlantic/Del Amo.

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LBCyclists, March 24th 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , ,
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Cyclist and pedestrian access to the Metro — March 17

A few months back, many of us participated in the assessment of Metro Blue Line stations in Long Beach. We visited various stations and surrounding neighborhoods, observing conditions and making recommendations to improve access for pedestrians and cyclists.

You are invited to meet at Sipology Café (Broadway and Linden) on March 17th, 7:00-8:00 pm, to review the Audit Summary and to provide your input. The City wishes to identify access issues that you feel need attention.

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LBCyclists, March 16th 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
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Discounts for cyclists—Fri, March 5

Support local bike-friendly businesses.

On the first Friday of every month, 11:00 am Р2:00 pm, many Long Beach caf̩s and restaurants offer lower prices to customers who show up on a bicycle and dine in. To participate, we are asked to show our helmet or bike lock key.

Click on the thumbnail Lunch Breaks PARTICIPANTS LIST to the right to see the list of the 27 current participants for addresses, web sites and discount particulars.

Lunch Breaks for Cyclists is part of the Car-Free Fridays initiative coordinated by the City of Long Beach (as promoted by BikeLongBeach dot org) in which all people are encouraged to bike to work, one day per month at the very least.

The current list is based on the participants list found at bikelongbeach.org.

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LBCyclists, March 4th 2010 | Tags: , , ,
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Traffic Skills 101 for cyclists in mid-February

The next Traffic Skills 101 course taught by League-certified Cycling Instructors (LCI’s) is scheduled for February 17 and 20. You need to register in advance. The February course will meet at CSULB Pyramid Annex, (Atherton, between Bellflower and Palo Verde).

For details and to register online, click EDUCATION at the top of the longbeachcyclists.com web page.

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LBCyclists, February 9th 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Discounts for cyclists, Friday, Feb 5

Support local bike-friendly businesses.

On the first Friday of every month, 11:00 am Р2:00 pm, many Long Beach caf̩s and restaurants offer lower prices to customers who show up on a bicycle and dine in. To participate, we are asked to show our helmet or bike lock key.

Click on the thumbnail Lunch Breaks PARTICIPANTS LIST to the right to see the list of the 27 current participants for addresses, web sites and discount particulars.

Lunch Breaks for Cyclists is part of the Car-Free Fridays initiative coordinated by the City of Long Beach (as promoted by BikeLongBeach dot org) in which all people are encouraged to bike to work, one day per month at the very least.

The current list is based on the participants list found at bikelongbeach.org, and an almost identical list published in the current District Weekly.

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LBCyclists, February 1st 2010 | Tags: , ,
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