CAM Pictures
Some pics I took at One Less Car's Cycle Across Maryland
Some pics I took at One Less Car's Cycle Across Maryland
The Washington Bike Map Wiki
The Washington Bike Wiki is bicycle information by the Washington D.C. bike community for the Washington D.C. bike community.The first project is a Google Map Mashup - the objective here is to capture shared information. Concern is given to real time information that high quality static bike maps don't capture. This might include a hit-and-run where the biker victim is calling for witnesses, a bridge that has been washed out, or a bike path detour based on contribution.
Safe Bicycling in Maryland
I put in a new link category of what I think are the best web recourses for MD bike safety: <a href="http://www.baltimorespokes.org/links/index.php?category=Must+read+for+bike+safety">http://www.baltimorespokes.org/links/index.php?category=Must+read+for+bike+safety</a>;In addition I would like to highlight Safe Bicycling in Maryland handbook. You can get a copy by following the instructions on this page: <a href="http://www.sha.state.md.us/exploremd/bicyclists/oppe/Pamphlets/Bicyclists1.asp">http://www.sha.state.md.us/exploremd/bicyclists/oppe/Pamphlets/Bicyclists1.asp</a>;
Montgomery County has a photo copy of it on line: <a href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/dpwt/capital/pedbike/Datafiles/mdsafety.pdf">http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/content/dpwt/capital/pedbike/Datafiles/mdsafety.pdf</a>;
Sharing the Streets: Bike Safety
Eric GillilandExecutive Director, Washington Area Bicyclist Association
Monday, July 28, 2008; 12:00 PM
With gas prices topping $4 a gallon, more bicyclists than ever are sharing the Washington city streets with cars.
Join Washington Area Bicyclist Association executive director Eric Gilliland for a discussion on bike safety in the city on Monday, July 29 at Noon. Eric is a certified bicycling instructor and a long-time bicyclist in the city.
Submit your questions or comments before or during the discussion.
Climate Ride 2008
September 20th - 24th
New York to D.C.
www.ClimateRide.org
Join Climate Ride 2008 for the first multi-day supported bicycle tour where you pedal to raise money and awareness for action on global warming. Climate Riders will cycle 320 miles in five days from New York to Washington D.C., following scenic country roads and finishing on the steps of our nation's capitol, where we will make a statement about our country's need for action.
Along the way, expert speakers will educate and inspire Climate Riders and local communities about the science, the policies and the solutions to global warming. Our riders and the communities we pass through will learn how our government, businesses, and all Americans will benefit from a cleaner, healthier climate. This is a unique event--a fundraiser and climate conference on wheels, and an opportunity to meet people who are engaged in making a difference.
Each rider will be responsible for raising $2,250. Proceeds from the ride benefit Clean Air - Cool Planet and Focus the Nation, two organizations that lead the way in expanding climate change education, encouraging renewable energy policies, and promoting solutions to global warming.
The five-day ride will be entirely supported. All you have do to is bike; we take care of the rest.
Registration begins online April 15th at www.climateride.org and is limited to 100 riders.
Get your friends together and register today!
For more information, contact Geraldine Carter at info "at" climateride.org or visit www.ClimateRide.org
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. If your company or organization is interested, please contact info "at" climateride.com
2008 Civil War Century
Riders Limited to 1600 and NO Walk-in Registration. Please, Register Early
Saturday, September 6, 2008... Join us in Thurmont, Maryland again this year for the cycling event that has everything -- famous historical sites, breathtaking scenery, low-traffic roads, and well-marked routes designed for every ability level. As in the past, you can visit the South Mountain and Antietam or Gettysburg battlefield sites -- or all three of them if you elect to ride the full century -- while cycling through some of the most beautiful countryside east of the Mississippi. A ride for everyone: We offer five rides ranging from long and mountainous to short and flat. All routes are well marked and cue sheets are provided. |
Another Google Bike Mashup Map
This page is dedicating to working on Washington Bike Mashup Maps: <a href="http://washingtonbike.wetpaint.com/page/Mashup+Map?t=anon">http://washingtonbike.wetpaint.com/page/Mashup+Map?t=anon</a>;And another Map for Police incidents, tickets and warnings, and bike accidents:
<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=110783320719658065016.0004519876ef8015b5aa3&ll=38.858255,-77.06943&spn=0.389787,0.601501&z=11">http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=110783320719658065016.0004519876ef8015b5aa3&ll=38.858255,-77.06943&spn=0.389787,0.601501&z=11</a>;
Note that we have the capability for the latter here: <a href="http://www.margieroswell.com/maps/bike.htm">http://www.margieroswell.com/maps/bike.htm</a>;
With your help we can make this a valuable information tool.
How I Became A Bike Advocate...
The following link is about Maureen Becker\'s request for secure bike lockers at a MTA station. While a lot of kudos goes to MTA for being so cooperative there is a story behind the story and that\'s the State law which calls for the state to remove barriers between bicycling and mass transit. Thanks to the effort of One Less Car this initiative made it into law.
MARYLAND BICYCLE MAP NOW ONLINE!
Thanks to One Less Car<a href="http://onelesscar.org/resources_mdbikemap.php">http://onelesscar.org/resources_mdbikemap.php</a>;
RAAM Penalty Box Update - Day 1
One day into the Bicycle Race Across America (RAAM). Only the solo racers are on the route. Teams have not yet left the starting line.Already, 3 racers will be serving 15 minutes with us in the Penalty Box at Mt Airy Bicycle, and another racer will be staying with us for 30 minutes.
You too can track the excitement on RAAM's web pages:
For the latest on which racers will be "on hold" at the Penalty Box along with their infractions: <a href="http://stats.raceacrossamerica.org/2008/reports/penalties.html">http://stats.raceacrossamerica.org/2008/reports/penalties.html</a>;
For an overview of current race status and links to much more: <a href="http://stats.raceacrossamerica.org/2008/reports/overview.html">http://stats.raceacrossamerica.org/2008/reports/overview.html</a>;
Be sure to join us at Mt Airy Bicycles June 16 (maybe late June 15) through June 20 to join in the excitement -- 24/7.
Georgia Glashauser
<a href="http://www.BikeRAAM.com">www.BikeRAAM.com</a>;