Capital Bike Week 2007

Tuesday 15th: Legislative Breakfast & Ride
On the morning of the 15th, NYBC will be hosting a Legislative Breakfast & bike ride at the State Capital in Albany. The Legislative Breakfast will present current initiatives to promote bicycling and walking in New York State.  This year our major goals are to introduce a Safe Passing Law and to include more Share the Road information in all drivers' education classes. 

Breakfast will be available from 9 - 10am in Room 211A in the Legislative Office Building (LOB) on State Street in Albany.  During that time we will introduce a few guest speakers and discuss some of the current initiatives to promote bicycling and walking in New York State.  After the breakfast, there will be a short ride around the downtown Albany area and additional time for you to meet with your local representative to discuss current bicycle and pedestrian issues.  The ride will start in front the LOB at approximately 10:15 and bicycle valet parking will be available at that spot during the breakfast.

Wednesday 16th: Ride of Silence
The Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.  This year's event will start at St. James Square in Niskayuna at 6:30pm and will make two loops of 4.6 miles around the city.  For information on the Ride of Silence, contact Sue Troll at trollasko@aol.com or visit http://www.rideofsilence.org/.

Thursday 17th: Capital Commuter Contest
Once again, NYBC will be hosting the Capital Commuter Contest which pits a cyclist against a motorist and a transit rider during rush traffic.  For the past three years, the bicyclist has come out ahead.  Join us this year to see if we can make it four in a row.  

Friday 18th: Bike to Work Day
On Friday, we will follow up the week's events with Bike to Work Day around the Capital District.  NYBC will be working with interested individuals and local organizations in an effort to encourage more people to bicycle to work.  If you are interested in participating in our Bicycle Buddy Commuter Program or would like more information on any of the mentioned events drop us a line at nybc@nybc.net or call us 518.436.0889.

Bike to Work Month Links

Interested in hosting your own Bike to Work event? Want to organize your co-workers or fellow students to use their bicycles rather than drive? Following are some ideas for getting your co-workers to bike to work and some websites to help get you started...

Ideas for Getting More People to Bike to Work or School

• Host a Bicycle Commuter Breakfast.
• Coordinate a bike buddy system that pairs novice riders with more experienced riders.
• Do you publish a 'zine or newsletter? Include a section on bicycle commuter Q&A or bicycle repairs and tune-ups.
• Get the word out: Put up posters, write a memo, include inserts about bicycling in paycheck mailings.

Bike to Work Websites

Frequently Asked Questions About Commuter Safety >

www.bike-to-work.com

www.bike2work.com
bike commuter resources from Santa Cruz, CA

www.biketraffic.org
some very helpful bike to work guides from the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation

www.bikemonth.com
helpful resources on setting up all sorts of events during national bike month in May

General Bicycling Resources

NYBC Resources and Links Page
bike advocacy information and links to local clubs and NYS organizations