Everything Will Be OK, they say (and these signs* even went global via news coverage this week), but it doesn’t feel that way when you’re Traveling at the Speed of Bike during the coronavirus crisis on roads that take you to local businesses and essential services. Yes, there are fewer cars, but drivers are speeding…
Tag: League of American Bicyclists
Re: Bicycle Friendly Community application
Dear League of American Bicyclists: I am writing to you to clarify a few things about your Bicycle Friendly Community certification, as I believe the metro-Atlanta suburb-city where I live is going to pursue this in the near future and I have a couple of areas of concern. I know that bike riders in cities…
June classes
I just added the June dates for Traveling at the Speed of Bike classes. I am particularly interested in encouraging women who desire to ride again (although all adults are welcome, as well as teens 13 and older with a release form signed by a parent), as women and girls are underrepresented on bikes in…
Yet another email to city hall
For what it’s worth — here’s yet another in a long line of emails I’ve sent to my local city hall over the past decade (some of which I’ve featured on my blogs as well) to advocate for safe access for all. I sent this to the mayor and all city councilors. See my book, Traveling…
Meet you at the Zero Mile marker
My class offerings for February are up on Eventbrite, if you are interested or know anyone who may benefit. Meet you at the Zero Mile marker! (FYI, I offer these classes for a pittance as my advocacy outreach and to keep my League Cycling Instructor certification current. I’m required to teach 12 classes a year.I…
Don’t “scoot” the law
If you ride any micro-mobility device* (scooter, bikeshare, your own bike) in the City of Atlanta, you must stay off the sidewalks** and abide by all laws applicable to bikes. If you are unsure about what that means and/or would like to learn the League of American Bicyclists’ Smart Cycling techniques and tips for coexisting…
If you want to become a League Cycling Instructor
I’m wrapping up my “2020 Vision” this weekend. New vision board. First-quarter 2019 goals. Daily plan for the next set of small steps forward. If you are doing something similar and aspire to become a League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor, you may enjoy my account of that process in a life (and a city/country)…
Free class for everyone
I changed my mind. Instead of offering a free online class to one woman in every U.S. state, I decided to give it to everyone (right in the comfort of your home). So, here goes — settle in with a snack and click the video above. It’s a 30-minute version of my proprietary two-hour “Pedal…
