Monthly Archives: May 2010
If you ride your bike to work only one day this year, make it this Friday
Over the last several years, I’ve had the opportunity to talk with elected officials, community groups and individuals aboutthe tremendous benefits the city could accrue from encouraging more citizens and visitors to take to our streets on bicycles. While I think most people can get their heads around the general idea, there’s a disconnect for … Continue reading
Local journalist makes the connection between street design and danger to pedestrians. Almost.
Local media outlets, over the last several years, have published and aired scores of stories about the dangers faced by pedestrians on our streets. These accounts usually follow the death or injury of a pedestrian and almost always include quotes from law enforcement officials warning pedestrians to use crosswalks, even when doing so would require … Continue reading
Bike to Worship
May 30: Bike to Worship. So far only committed at Wesley Monumental United Methodist on Calhoun Square, this final Sunday in May will be a day for churchgoers to pedal to service. For more information, visit bicyclecampaign.org.
Washington Avenue bike lane opening and Kids’ Ciclovia
May 22: Washington Avenue bike lane opening and Kids’ Ciclovia! 12-3pm. More to come on this outstanding event, celebrating the opening of the Washington Avenue bike lanes between Bull and Waters. The roads around Tiedemann Park across from Savannah Arts Academy will be closed to car traffic for the event. For more information, visit bicyclecampaign.org.
2Wheels 2Work, National Bike to Work Day edition
May 21: 2Wheels 2Work, National Bike to Work Day edition. Join the Savannah Bicycle Campaign and partner for the May edition, the Chatham Environmental Forum for a ride and breakfast starting at 7:30 at Habersham Village and proceeding to Ellis Square. For more information, visit bicyclecampaign.org.
Ride Savannah
May 15: Ride Savannah. 12-3pm, class will meet at the Savannah Bicycle Campaign tent at the Forsyth Park Farmer’s Market to begin class which also includes on-bike travel through Historic Downtown Savannah. This course is provided at no charge. Students who complete both Savannah Bicycle College and Ride Savannah will be eligible to receive the … Continue reading
Savannah Bike College
May 8: Savannah Bicycle College. 12-3pm. More bikes than books, this three hour class teaches the in’s and out’s of bicycle maintenance, bicycle safety, and “vehicular bicycling.” No bicycle required. Taught by Certified League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructors at the Bicycle Link on MLK Blvd. $10 for SBC members/$20 for non-SBC members. Preregister by … Continue reading
