It’s that time of year bikers. Time for the fourth annual Urban Cross Races at the IX building. This event is hosted by Blue Wheel Bicycles as a part of the MABRA and VACX cross series and is sponsored in part by Ristorante Al Dente and Alhamraa Restaurant. There will be races for USA Cycling categories – men Cat 1,2,3,4, women Cat 1,2,3,4, Masters 35+/45+/55+, USA Cycling 18&U Jrs. Cat 3, 4 Master Men, Cat 3, 4 Women and 16&U Jrs. If you want take a peek at last year’s event checkout the video produced by CJ Congrove. Last year’s event was very cool and this year looks to top all expectations.
The Alliance for Community Choice in Transportation sponsored a bike ride across Charlottesville to raise awareness about alternative, greener modes of transportation. Despite the poor representation of only 15 people, I know plenty of you bike to work, take public transportation or carpool. Now that gas prices have come way down from their astronomical highs, I wonder if people still have the same desire to do all those greener transportation things.
Do declining gas prices make you less likely to carpool, bike or take public transportation?
Oh and make sure you check out the ACCT blog, they have lots of cool stuff on there.
Does anyone know the scoop on Basic Cycles, formerly on 10th St.? The space is being remodeled which (fingers and spokes crossed) I am hoping means that Basic is returning new and improved.
So I just got a new job that’ll allow me to ride my bicycle to work most days. Just in time for $12/gal gas season, too. I need a bike tune-up pretty badly, but I’ve never been to a bike shop in town.
Today begins Charlottesville 2nd Annual Bike Week. This event is brought to you by The Alliance for Community Choice in Transportation. The idea behind this event is the promotion of physical activity and environmentally friendly transportation.
At noon Charlottesville’s Mayor, Dave Norris, former Mayor and current Council member, David Brown, and ACCT Executive Director, Zachary Shahan, will receive an award from Bill Nesper, the Director of the Bicycle Friendly Community program at City Hall. This will kick-off Bike Week events beginning May 12th through May 18th.
