The bottom line is we ALL need to respect each other while we are out on the road. Motorists need to be more considerate of bike riders and we bikers need to be obedient to the local laws and rules of the road. Reno and Sparks motorists and bikers must share the road. I was biking to the grocery store a few days, riding along the right side of the street near the sidewalk since there was no bike lane. While riding, a car nearly sideswiped me, inching so close I almost hit the side mirror. Fortunately, there was no accident or injury. Incidents like this and others can be prevented on both sides; we just need to take more care.

and for more cool Bike Ballet on the web check out:  Crazy Bike http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=crazy+bike&hl=en&emb=0&aq=f#

Motobecane Mirage
Roadie, Made in France—Refurbished in Reno
57 cm 10 Speed
$225 with Brand Spanking New Wheels

Fisher
26 City Slicks Grocery Bike w/ Basket
56 cm 6 Speed
$225

KHS Montana Sport
26 City Slicks
43 cm 5 Speed
$175

Univega Tristar
Townie Single Speed…So Hot and Shiny
51 cm $175

Raleigh Marathon
Roadie
58 cm 18 Speed
$200

The long awaited Build-A-Bike maintenance course is finally here.

Build-a-Bike starts June 4, and is going to be taught by Ed Jenson, a veteran of the Washoe County School District and professional bike mechanic.

This program is going to be a comprehensive look at biycles and how to repair them. From flat tires to rebuilding wheels, Ed and the RBP volunteers
are going to teach you how to do a complete overhaul.

There are six three-hour courses, starting Wednesday, June 4th. And continuing for the five following Wednesdays.

Participants can either bring their own bicycle or purchase a bike from RBP.

Cost of the class is $50 and includes most everything except a bicycle.

Space is limited to 8 spots so sign up fast.

for questions or to sign up email us at
renobikeproject@gmail.com
or call the shop
775.323.4488

see you soon,

Noah

Do you bicycle and care about the future of bicycling in Northern Nevada?

Do you want to “give back” to the community for the good life you have lived her?

Do you want to make a difference?

The Regional Transportation Commission is looking for volunteers to serve on a reconstituted Bicycle Advisory Board. This advisory committee would be dedicated to non-recreational bike and pedestrian issues.

What this is not – It’s not about getting more mountain biking trails on Peavine. It’s not about making Reno more bicycle friendly for the Sunday Show and Go from Roy Gomm. Both of those are recreational issues.

What this is about – It’s about making Reno and Sparks more friendly and safer for people who want or need to use their bicycles for transportation to work or to the store, for example. Its about bicycle commuting.

Attached is the application to join this board. I urge you to get involved in making our part of the world a better place to be a bicyclist.

Thanks,

Terry McAfee

RTC Advisory Board Application

Click here to see the whole thread.

-M

Today Ray and I left at about 10am to go ride Donner Pass. We parked on the road, across the fence from the Donner Party Memorial and rode west along the lake. About halfway along the bike lane disappears. I was riding the line when I hear a sound at my ear and see some guys hand retract back into the car. Ray was behind me and saw the whole thing and asked if the guy hit me. I turned my head back and yelled, “I am gonna kill that guy.”

It was an easy car to recognize: newer silver jeep wagon with a big red temporary registration sticker (9) in the back window. These guys were just leaving the west end parking lot when we rolled up behind, and I smacked the guys car. “Don’t touch my vehicle.”

I said, “Don’t touch my head.” Then it degenerated into a shouting match. Right on the corner of DPR and West Beach. I can’t believe why he was so mad and I was the one who almost got hit. I did my best to let them know that they passed to close and it’s not a fucking game out there. They drove off with me shouting something about cyclists. We resumed our the ride with the climb starting straight away. I have never been so hot on the climb before with my bikerage. We rode to the summit then turned around and blasted down the road back to the car. What a bunch of dicks looking for an encounter. They were 3 big bruisers, and I didn’t give a shit. -SteadyB

We come across this a lot: Driver almost kills you, yo get a little hot, driver reacts with incomprehensible rage. Not sure how that works for them. Anyway, SteadyB’s getting married in 4 days.

Congrats Bro!

-M