Monthly Archives: June 2009

This sounds like fun, how can I join

Well, there are different ways of joining the effort: Facebook easy, if you are into this kind of thing, that gives your a first idea where all your friends are hiding.

At the other end of the spectrum, we have a Google Group where we keep an email list with insider messages: Just knock at the door and become part of our little group. Bring your own project, and let us help you to make it come true: The agenda is not fixed in stone, not at all, we like to grasp the opportunities that are thrown into our path, and run with them! At the moment we are busy with bike to school events, on the horizon is a collaboration with a local newspaper, bicycle parking is always hot, and where to put these bicycle boulevards that have been given
You can also send us an email (velocipedus at gmail dot com) – we look forward to hear from you!
And don’t forget to update your membership with the LACBC: that’s where your money really counts!

Bronze Ride Friday Recap

We had a good dozen or so cyclists who braved the early hour. Ron lead the group, Bryan spoke about single file riding, Kevin stoped at stop signs, Michael brought a beautiful fixed gear, sadly a bit too small, Steven came in the full roadie gear, Denny all the way from Orange County, and the rain (just a few drops) came from nowhere!

Riding down California (note the wings!)

Riding down California (note the wings!)


Joni represented the LACBC volunteer fraction very effectively, Dwight had to catch his art class, and Mihai sent his apologies. Alison was wearing the angel wings to great applause, Kevin McKeown met us at Lincoln, and at City Hall a nice group was waiting for us, including Roger and James.

On the podium Michael Cahn made some remarks about laurels to rest on, and laurels to whip with, but forgot to mention the upcoming bike to school days. Then Flavia handed the framed award to McKeown, and McKeown and Bloom made gracious and inspiring remarks. Great stuff.

Flavia Explains Safe Cycling to the assembled group of politicians

Flavia Explains Safe Cycling to the assembled group of politicians

Outcomes. Issues.
Police: An exchange with Tim Jackman who confessed that his deputy Phillip Sanchez, is an avid cyclist

We met Lucy Dice from Planning who signalled availability for a meeting, at City Hall, where she would explain to our group the structure and current projects in bicycle planning. I think this will be a great opportunity for us to better understand the institutions involved.

Bicycle Parking: It was noted that funds for more bike parking are imminent. I believe it may be a good idea to have a bike parking working group to give advice: The plan seems to be to get more of the “steel single pillar two ears” models

Phil Brock, Commissioner for Recreation and Parks also is interested in bicycles, and wants to talk about Paris bike loaner programs.

In front of Samohi, the source of much of the bicycle trouble in town

In front of Samohi, the source of much of the bicycle trouble in town


Then off to more planning of the Bike to School Days