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Busting Bike Myths

08/25/2011/in Advocacy, Safety /by coalition2001

Yet again, the dedicated people at GOOD.is have created a simple guide to debunking common bike myths (view it here).

Did you grow up thinking biking on sidewalks is safer than on the street? Still think that biking to work makes you show up dirty and unkempt? Think again!

With the tools and know-how provided by the Coalition, biking can be a safe and efficient way to travel! We are your go-to resource for all things bicycle, and welcome your questions. Your support of the Coalition helps directly lead to a more bike-friendly SLO County, become a member!

Bike Safety Tips

08/22/2011/in Safety /by coalition2001

If you’ve been wanting to get back on your bicycle, but need some quick tips to make sure you stay safe (and legal) while doing so, today is your lucky day!

The follow quick tips are intended to be simple and easy to use. For more you can check out the bike safety portion of our website.

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Still not feeling comfortable or confident on the road? Take one of our free Bike Ed Workshops!

Bike Hack: Identity Theft

08/10/2011/2 Comments/in Hacks, Safety /by coalition2001

Sometimes bikes get stolen, and it’s no fun, but sometimes you spot them! In this case, you might have to prove it’s your bike, with this trick it’s easy:

Take your seattube off
Fill out a piece of paper with you & your bicycle’s information
Roll up the piece of paper and place it in the seattube
Put your seattube back on

BOOM! Now you’ve added some proof that your bike is actually yours in the case that the police are asking you for identifying features.

NOTE: You can also place the piece of paper inside your handlebars if you wish.

In the unfortunate event that your bike does get stolen, check the ‘Stolen Bikes’ section of our blog here to see how we can help you get it back!

August 20th FREE Bike Ed Workshop

08/07/2011/in Advocacy, Events, Safety /by coalition2001

You have a legal right to be on the road and we’ll give you the tools to make it easy. Our workshops teach traffic psychology and techniques that will empower you while you ride. August’s workshop is held in the afternoon, giving you more time to sleep in before you join us as we share our bike joy and knowledge with you!

When: Saturday, August 20th, 12:30 – 5:00 pm

Where: Coalition Office, 860 Pacific St, Suite 105, San Luis Obispo [map]

Why: With confidence, bicycling is a safe and enjoyable way to travel. Join the movement!

How: More details and registration can be found online here.

Advocacy Update

08/04/2011/in Advocacy, Safety /by coalition2001

Have you seen the advocacy update from the latest Spoken Wheel? Well, here it is!

(You can find the higher quality image on our flickr photostream)

Bicyclist Harassment Outlawed in LA

08/03/2011/in Advocacy, Safety /by coalition2001

Leaders in the City of Los Angeles recently voted to pass an ordinance which makes verbally or physically harassing bicyclists a crime, to help increase the safety of bicyclists of all types. The Los Angeles Times has a good article about the issue here.

… shared stories of harassment; they described motorists who threw objects, shouted insults and tried to run them off the road.

This ‘groundbreaking move’ is one huge step forward that Los Angeles has taken recently to encourage bicycling in their metropolis. Harassment from drivers can certainly rattle any bicyclist, and threaten safety of all road users, discouraging this type of behavior is something we at the Coalition work towards everyday.

We previously posted a great series of videos from South Carolina to promote safe streets, this one deals directly with harassment:

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We hope that everyone on the road can feel comfortable to give and get respect, this will keep everyone safe. Ride predictably, ride smart, and have fun!

UPDATE: Johnson Ave Road Diet

08/02/2011/in Advocacy, Safety /by coalition2001

A very special thank you to everyone who showed up at the SLO City Council meeting on July 19th, your voices were heard and the Council voted unanimously to continue with the project as planned! This is a great step for making SLO County a safer and more enjoyable place for bicycles, and you were directly involved.

We will be sure to provide you with details as the project moves forward, and look forward to sharing the finished results with you as well! View the Johnson Ave Road Diet with this graphic:

If you love bicycles, and SLO County, but haven’t joined the Coalition yet, now is a great time! By supporting the Coalition, you help us to advocate for facilities like this and keep you informed about the future projects countywide! Sign up online here.