Twin River Cyclists and the League of American Cyclists promote
the use of the bicycle for transportation. May is National Bike
Month.
2008s Bike to Work day is over, but that doesn't mean you
should hang up your bike. The weather's just getting good. Help
us out next year by signing up for our bicycle
commuter registry. We'd like to know who commutes where
so that we can have commuters ready to be bike buddies and liasons
to local employers next for next spring's events.
Ride, Safely, wear a helmet, know the rules of the road. We'll
help get you started with these two Parks and Rec classes.
Introduction to Bicycling
Saturday May 24, 2008
8:00am - 10:00am
Cost: $10
Location: Parks & Recreation Center, downtown Lewiston
Class limited to the first 30 registrants
No equipment or materials required. Handouts will be
provided.
All ages welcome!
This class is perfect for those of you who are new to
bicycle riding, or interested in learning more about biking!
Our instructors will demystify the (not-so-complicated)
aspects of:
Bike Safety, Clothing & Equipment
Rules to riding on the road
Bike Path Courtesy
Bicycle Fit
Biking for recreation and transportation
This is an informative session that will not involve
actual bicycle riding. If there is a great enough demand,
we would love to offer an on-the-bike instructional course
in the future. We look forward to seeing you there and
out on your bikes!
Contact Jennifer Cunningham at (208) 746-2164 or
jencunningham31@hotmail.com
To Register: Contact the Parks and Recreation office
at (208) 746-2313
Basic Bicycle Maintenance Course
1
Friday May 30, 2008
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Limited to first 10 people
Cost: $20 Location: Parks and Recreation Center, downtown
Lewiston
Some equipment provided for class use, but please bring
your own if you have it.
Interested in learning a few of the basics in bike maintenance?
Would you like to know how to change a flat tire,
make sure your brakes are in proper and safe working
order, and how to adjust your bicycle for maximum
comfort and functionality while you ride? Come join
our knowledgeable instructors for a fun and informative
session on do-it-yourself bicycle maintenance. You
will have the opportunity to make minor adjustments
on your own bicycle! If possible, bring your bicycle
and appropriately-sized wrenches that fit the hardware
on your bike.
Contact Jennifer Cunningham at (208) 746-2164 or jencunningham31@hotmail.com
To Register: Contact the Parks and Recreation office
at (208) 746-2313
Ice
Cream: Every Tuesday starting May 13., 6:30 pm Clarkston's
Baskin Robins Parking Lot. Usually we ride the bike
path to Asotin and back. Some ride to the end of the pavement
on Asotin Creek.
Southway
Boat launch rides chosen by those who show up--Usually
2 to 3 hours. Rides continue until the weather is too hot
then resume again in the Fall. Good place to meet others,
choose your own route.
Sage
Bakery: 10 am Southway
Boat launch. Saturday, May 17th. Ride to Uniontown up
the Spiral Highway, have lunch at Sage Bakery, and return.
38-40 miles.
Sounds like a lot, but we're counting on
lots of you joining us. We'll count all your May cycling toward
our 10,000 mile goal to celebrate National Bicycle Month.
And you are all invited to club barbecue in June to congratulate
each other on all our miles.
A road bike is not necessarily your best bet
for commuting. You don't need a $2,000 bike to get to work
or to school. In fact a "beater" bike might be better.
