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Less Affluent Americans More Likely to Bike for Transportation
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Who are bike improvements for? That can be a contentious question in cities where the implementation of bike infrastructure is associated with affluent white people. But as the above chart from Michael Andersen at People for Bikes shows, lower-income Americans are actually more likely than wealthy people to use a bike to get to work: […]
Road Cycling Intermediate course – Castro Valley
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From EBBC: Road Cycling Intermediate Become the bike rider you always dreamed of. Learn more advanced easy cycling tips and tricks in just a few weeks that will make you 80% safer than other bike riders. This four week,eight hour continuation cycling class progresses to solving more complicated bicycle travel situations, commuting, and club riding. […]
Bicycling Basics For Women’s Confidence and Comfort
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From SVBC: Learn how bikes and biking equipment differ for women’s geometry, how to increase confidence and self-sufficiency, and helpful riding tips for commuting, errands, or fitness. The class will consider specifics like: What do I need to start? Basic “must haves” vs “nice to haves.” What kind of bikes are available now and which […]
Safe and Confident Bicycle Handling Skills Lab
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From SVBC: If you know how to balance and pedal but would like to improve your bicycle handling skills and confidence — perhaps to prepare for commuting or errand-running, this on-bike, off-street practice session is for you. Your instructors will demonstrate, and you’ll practice: * Mounting and dismounting confidently * Starting up without hesitation, stopping […]
This Week: Housing and COVID, Transit Lanes, Bike Commuting
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most in-person events have been canceled. Here is a list of (mostly) online/webinar events this week