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Bike to Work Day/Month
Gear up the 14th Annual Bike to Work Day, Thursday, May 17, 2007. BTWD is the year's best opportunity to promote the bike commute and get decision makers focused on the benefits of bicycling. EBBC is coordinating events throughout Alameda County. 511 Contra Costa is coordinating events in CoCoCo (check out the KPIX commute video). Read more below and visit www.511.org to to register for prizes (June 1 deadline).
Contact EBBC Vice-Chair Dave Campbell. Check back frequently for updates and new events. Join the statewide event that EBBC pioneered with pancakes in 1994.
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East Bay Bike Commuter of 2007 Awards
[G2:441 size=200 class=left] Congratulations to Lisa Lestishock, Bike Commuter of the Year for Alameda County (photo at left), and Robert Haas, Bike Commuter of the Year for Contra Costa County. We also note that the Bike Commuter of the Year for San Mateo County is Craig Horak of Burlingame, who pedals 50 miles a day round trip from Burlingame to his job in Emeryville. Go to www.511.org to read about other role (roll?) models in the Bay Area.
ALAMEDA COUNTY
The 2007 Bike Commuter of the Year for Alameda County is Lisa Lestishock of Oakland. Lisa, a pediatric nurse practitioner, averages 30 miles a day during her bike commute. She is dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and her passion for humanity is apparent in everything she does. She is currently training for the AIDS/Lifecycle and plans to pedal the 7day, 545 mile ride on a fixed gear bike! Lisa’s friend on the Oakland Yellowjackets, Alfonso Estrada says, “with panache, Lisa truly embraces an all-around bike lifestyle – gaining from the fitness, environmental, economic and social benefits, and she continually entices others to do the same. I believe Lisa is a model Bay Area bike commuter and she is well-deserving of the Bike Commuter of the Year award for Alameda County.”
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
The 2007 Bike Commuter of the Year for Contra Costa County is Robert Haas of Moraga. Robert has been a regular bike commuter for nineteen years. Five days a week, rain or shine, Robert pedals to and from BART on both ends of his commute. He employs bike lockers at both the Orinda and El Cerrito BART stations which he uses to store his bike when he’s on the train. Robert is known in the bicycling community as a personable, out-going individual with a commitment to preserving the environment. Robert definitely pedals what he preaches!
Oakland Bike Month Activities
Events with a * are sponsored by the City of Oakland.
Oakland Yellowjackets Intro Bike Ride:
* Oakland City Council Proclamation declaring May 17, 2007 Bike to Work Day and May Bike to Work Month:
Bike Safety Classes (Part 1, classroom session):
* Bike to Work Day Advice Booth:
Bicycling With Youth Clinic:
10 Years Without a Car Party:
Bill Mitchell celebrates carfree year # 10.
* Bike to Work Day Advice Booth:
Bike to Work Day! Thursday morning, May 17, Energizer Stations:
* Free Club One Day Pass for showers
* Free all-day valet bike parking, courtesy East Bay Bicycle Coalition
* Free bike mini-tune-ups, courtesy Bay Area Bikes
* A canvas bag with goodies (including companion-fare coupons on Amtrak, special deals from CityCarShare, Flexcar and ZipCar) and bicycling info
* A raffle with prizes donated by local businesses: bring your reusable cup, plate or cutlery and be entered into a special prize drawing
* Tables with information about low-impact commuting, bicycle-friendly projects, and sustainable transportation and land use
* Press conference and prize announcements (8:30am)
OAKLAND CITY HALL RAFFLE
City Hall event participants will be eligible for great prizes donated by local business and agencies.
* Oakland As Tickets Package
* A stay at Oakland's Bates House Bed & Breakfast
* Two sets of two round-trip tickets on Amtrak Capitol Corridor
* Two one-month passes at the Oakland City Center Club One
* Four AC Transit 10-pass bus tickets
* A Bay Trail packet including a San Francisco Bay Shoreline Guide book, a complete set of the Bay Trail maps, and more
* $30 gift certificate from the Pacific Coast Brewing, 906 Washington
* A meal for two at Soizic Bistro, 300 Broadway
* Four passes to the Grand Lake Theater, 3200 Grand Ave.
* Two Timbuk 2 Bike Messenger Bags
* Oakland Museum of California tickets for four
* Two East Bay Bicycle Coalition bike maps (both East and West of the
Hills) and T-shirt packs
* Admission for four and pizza, Parkway Speakeasy Theater, 1834 Park Blvd. (also good at El Cerrito Theater)
EBBC BIKE RAFFLE
*Win a beautifully renovated lugged Fuji Espree with all new components set up as an elegant commuter bike. $1100 value. Simply park in the EBBC valet bike parking corral to enter, or quadruple your chances of winning by joining the EBBC for only $20 (includes maps or choice of T-shirt).
East Bay Cruiser Ride:
Bike Safety Classes (Part 2, road session):
* Kids Bike Rodeo:
* Bike Tour: Explore Oakland with the Oakland Museum of California's bike-tripping docents.
Berkeley Bike Month Activities
Saturday May 12 BIKE DAY AT THE FARMER’S MARKET
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Center Street between Milvia and MLK Way.
A full day of bicycle education, safety and outreach as you shop.
10:30 - 11:00: "HOW TO LOCK YOUR BIKE"
: You have two choices and only two choices. Choice A: Lock up your bike correctly and keep it. Choice B:Don't lock your bike correctly and kiss it goodbye. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon. So, if you don't know how to lock up your bike correctly, this is for you. Learn everything from good places to lock your bike, what to lock it up to, and how to lock it up.
Presenter: Staff of Missing Link bike shop.
11:00 - 12:30:”EVERYDAY BICYCLING”
: Would you like to ride your bicycle to work, run your errands, or get to San Francisco’s Ocean Beach? Do you already commute to work but hesitate to ride in the rain or would like to carry your gear better? In this workshop we will consider the following topics to make your bicycling more pleasant, safe and effective:
Come with your questions, comments and experiences.
Presenter: Kurt Abrams, longtime Berkeley resident and 43 years of cycling experience
12:30 - 2:00: “HANDS-ON REPAIR CLASS”
Don’t miss this hands on repair class where you can learn the following:
Bring your bike and questions and get ready to get your hands dirty.
Presenter: Frank McCraw and his Cycles of Change crew
2:00 - 2:30: "HOW TO LOCK YOUR BIKE"
: (Repeat of the 10:30 am workshop)
Saturday May 12 KIDS' BIKE RODEO AT SAN PABLO PARK
11 a.m.-3 p.m. at San Pablo Park in south Berkeley.
The Bike Rodeo is an event geared to increase awareness in the community about bicycle safety and healthy living. The rodeo team has developed an exciting list of activities for the day including a "mock city" for young children to learn the rules of the road, obstacle courses for older kids, local rides, bicycle maintenance, a poster contest, carnival games, and much more! Entrance is free. For more information call Tasha Tervalon, City of Berkeley Injury Prevention Program, at 510-981-5347. Partners: City of Berkeley Chronic Disease Prevention and Injury Prevention Programs, BFBC, a collaborative partner
Thursday May 17th BIKE TO WORK DAY
(varying locations 7:00am to 9:00am)
There will be energizer stations located throughout Berkeley where you can get refreshments and information during the morning commute hours. This is a must for all commute cyclist - especially those making their first commute.
For more information on where to find an energizer station near you or other Bike to Work Day activities or in the Bay area go to EBBC.org or 511.org.
Sunday May 20 HIDDEN GEMS OF BERKELEY
This is the fifth year of an inspiring tour of Berkeley's strange and familiar cultural and natural features. We'll explore hidden gems of South Berkeley and the Elmwood. You are likely to see former streetcar system that shaped Berkeley; a stream running through a house; a topiary squirrel; the fish house and an alligator bench, along with many other sites.
John Steere and guest historians/guides will conduct this 3-4 mile ride, with only minor inclines. Bring a lunch, snack and water. The ride will begin at, a small park - on Halcyon Court, besides Prince Street, one block west of Telegraph.
Street Skills bicycle safety classes-sign up today!
EBBC is again offering Road I Street Skills bicycle safety classes this May, to get you and your friends ready for Bike-to-Work Day May 17. The classes are free and open to the public. To sign up or for more information, call the Berkeley Bikestation at 510.548.7433, or send an email to EBBC Vice Chair Dave Campbell.
Street Skills classes are two-day classes (option for Day 1 only), including a 4-hour classroom session (Day 1: weeknight) and an all-day Day 2 on-bike practice session(Day 2:Saturday, May 19). A League of American Bicyclist certified instructor teaches the courses and we maintain a 4:1 ratio of student/teacher for the on-road sessions.
These classes are a great way to learn urban cycling skills needed to safely navigate the busy streets of the East Bay, including riding in traffic, necessary equipment, crash avoidance, and legal rights and responsibilities. Open to adults 14 and over.
Here are the dates:
Day 1 (4-hour class)
Day 2 (6-hour class, bike required)
Correction for Fremont class
Day 1 (4-hour class)
Fremont: TUESDAY, May 8, 6:00-9:30pm, Family Resource Center, 39155 Liberty St
Sign up for the Team Bike Challenge
The Team Bike Challenge is a fun team competition where teams compete to see who can travel the most days by bicycle during the month of May. The team with the most points wins a grand prize.