[SDCBC-announce] SDCBC Newsletter July 23

[Kathy Keehan]

SDCBC Board meeting: July 30, 7 to 8:30 p.m. 

All members are welcomed and encouraged to attend the board meeting at the
Coalition office, 740 13th St, suite 220.

 

Camp Pendleton Access closed for the next week:

The Marines are training on Camp Pendleton Tuesday, July 22, through
Tuesday, July 29. Bike access will be closed through the base, but I-5
freeway will be open.

 

Ché Café's "There's a Better Way" Gas-Free Beach Day: Aug. 10, noon

Join a community discussion to raise awareness on the importance of
alternative transportation and food consumption. Log
<http://checafe.ucsd.edu>  on for location and details
http://checafe.ucsd.edu.

 

North County's Free Bike Swap Meet: Aug. 10, 8 a.m. - noon

Buy or sell previously owned bikes and related bike parts at great prices.
Free kids bike and helmet safety checks  from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at
Trader Joe's Shopping Center corner of Encinitas Blvd. and El Camino Real.

 

Contribute to SDCBC/Get Tandem:

Jon has donated a Fiore Mixte MTB style used tandem to the SDCBC. For a
minimum donation of $150 to the SDCBC, you can have the bike. Contact Jon
for the details and to make a big bid. JonIsaacs at aol.com 

 

Serve on the Envision Carlsbad Citizens Committee: 

City of Carlsbad is seeking one more member from the Bicycle Coalition to
serve on the Envision Carlsbad Citizens Committee. You'll play a valuable
role in both the visioning and update portions of the planning. You must be
a Carlsbad resident. Contact Kathy Keehan for more details:
execdir at sdcbc.org.

 

Learn to Ride on the Road: Classes in August

Learn laws and techniques for safe road riding. Click here for a detailed
description of the Road I class. The next one is in Oceanside on August 2, 9
and 16. Register at City of Oceanside Park and Rec site. 

 

Learn to Ride Online:

Cyclist's Eye View: Driving Your Bicycle in Traffic is now available
<http://www.youtube.com/carrigan88>  online
http://www.youtube.com/carrigan88. It is a detailed recap of the Effective
Cycling principles by LA County Bike

Coalition/City of Long Beach with Chris Quint, LCI.

 

Volunteer at first-ever "Pedal to the Air Show": October 3 - 5, 2008

                In partnership with the Marines, SDCBC will be organizing
and staffing the first-ever, bicycle-friendly alternative for Air Show
visitors. It will feature a secure, staffed, locks-optional Bicycle Parking
Pavilion (BPP). Cyclists will be able to ride their bike from any point of
origin, to the primary base gates, and will be directed by traffic control
on the base to the Coalition BPP (located beside the central of 3 pedestrian
Flight Line gates to the Show). 

                We will employ a wristband ID system similar to EarthFair
and Petco Park bike parking systems.  Visitors can enjoy the Show and come
back to reclaim their bike anytime. The BPP will operate during all Air Show
hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, October 3, and Sunday, October 5, and 8 a.m.
to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 4 (includes twilight show). 

                Dave White wants to hear from all interested volunteers:
p2park at san.rr.com or 619-881-5765.

 

Miscellaneous-

* Thanks to City of Chula Vista for adjusting the induction coil sensitivity
at the Bay Shore Bike Route northbound at the Chula Vista Nature
Interpretive Center. The left turn onto the bike path now registers for
bicyclists.

* Be one of only 2,500 bikers to ride over the Coronado Bridge for the first
time in more than 20 years. See www.sdcbc.org for ride details.

* Log <http://www.altaprojects.net/sandag/Main.html>  on to participate in a
survey that will contribute feedback to the Region Bike Plan. Must be
completed by August 31. Tell your friends:
<http://www.sandag.org/bicycleplan> www.sandag.org/bicycleplan

* If you have an event or information to include in this weekly newsletter,
please email the information to jamieortiz1 at gmail.com.

 

 

 

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