The Bicyclist Safety Act has been signed by the governor, and will take effect July 1.
Phoenix Bikes, a non-profit community bike shop in Arlington, will be having their 3rd annual Bike Show this Thursday, April 8, 7-9pm. This year’s theme will be “Extraordinary Rides” by riders in the DC-Arlington metro area. Visit the for details and to buy tickets. All proceeds go toward supporting Phoenix Bikes’ youth programs.
Sunday morning, May 23rd, will be your opportunity to experience the beauty and grandeur of our nation’s capital and Arlington County from the best possible vantage point: the seat of your bicycle pedaling along car-free streets. See Bike DC’s website for more information, including ride options, the Crystal City Cycling Celebration and Pedalpalooza on Pennsylvania.
Don’t miss Arlington’s Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 21, 2010. Join thousands of area commuters in celebrating a clean, fun, and healthy way to get to work, with over 30 pit stops region-wide, and 3 hosted by Arlington itself: Rosslyn (Gateway Park), Ballston (Conte’s Bike Shop) and Crystal City (Cystral City Water Park). Registration is free and all participants will receive a T-shirt. Festivities include demos, raffles, and free food and music. Download printable fliers and posters from BikeArlington.
Just in time for spring — do you want the confidence to ride in traffic? Would you like to learn techniques to teach your child to ride a bicycle safely? Are you interested in learning to change a tire, or other basics of bicycle maintenance? Take the Traffic Skills 101 course being offered in Roanoke, May 4, 5 and 6, 6-9pm at Sharebike in downtown Roanoke (corner of Jefferson & Elm). Cost is $30. Contact Barbara Duerk at (540)343-1616 or BarbGary@cox.net. Download a registration form, and a flyer.
Traffic Skills 101 is part of the Smart Cycling program by the League of American Bicyclists, taught by certified League Cycling Instructors.
Fix Fest and Bike Swap in Blacksburg - poster
The New River Valley Bicycle Association, along with Sustainable Blacksburg, the Town of Blacksburg, and Modea are proud to announce the first annual Fix Fest and Bike Swap, Saturday April 17, 9am-noon in downtown Blacksburg (you can’t miss it).
Get your bike ready for spring, with mechanics from local bike shops East Coasters, Hokie Spokes, and Bike Barn.
Buy, sell or trade road and mountain bikes, commuter bikes, components, accessories, and clothing.
To reserve a space (for selling your stuff) see the Bike Swap FAQ.
For more information, see the website at http://fixfest.wordpress.com, or contact Ed Hokanson or Beth Lohman from the NRVBA.
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