Unfinished renovation at Fat Belly’s, Wakefield forces us to cancel tonights VeloSprints session. We’ll be back next Tuesday night to see if anyone south of Providence can spin 500metres faster than Ned Connelly. See you all then. More information about RI VeloSprints at RIVeloSprints.com.
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Public Hearing on Canonchet Farm
For those who value the South County Bike Path, there is an important public hearing coming up, on January 18th @ 8pm, to discuss the possible use of Canonchet Farm. This land could play an integral role in one of the final sections of the bike path. The Town Council is having a public hearing… read more
Critical Mass
I think you’d be hard pressed to find any cyclists who doesn’t agree more bikes on the roads means safer cycling conditions for all cyclists. How we go about achieving this volume of cyclists, however, is far more critical. For those who didn’t make last months meeting, we had a pretty lively discussion prior to… read more
Please Clear Those Cars
I’m sure I won’t be the only person who has ever seen a car like the one pictured to the left traveling down the road. It’s also likely I’m not alone in having seen such a car dump it’s load while underway. Certainly those of us who drive have, at some point, experienced such a… read more
VeloSprints Winter Series Session 2 @ EMS in Cranston is cancelled for tonight!!!
See you next week in Crantson at EMS at 7:00 pm.
VeloSprints Winter Series Session 2 at Fat Belly’s in Wakefield is a Blast! …and brings a “suggestion.”
Cyclists from around South County gathered on Tuesday night to participate in session 2 of the 2011 VeloSprints Winter Tournament at Fat Belly’s. The tournament – which runs in four venues through March – raises money to help the U.S. Open Cycling Foundation battle overweight and obesity by helping kids – of all ages –… read more
Make Your Own Bike “Chains”
Does snow on the roads have you off the bike? Are you interested in trying to ride in the snow, but don’t want to shell out the money for studded tires? I came across an interesting read where someone uses zip ties to make “chains” for their bike. I don’t think I’d use this method… read more
South Coast Regional Bikeway Summit
We received an invitation to attend The South Coast Regional Bike Summit to be held on February 15th to discuss connecting South Coast communities through a Regional Bikeway. In particular: With oil prices rising and health concerns mounting a voice is growing in the South Coast—calling for healthy, safe, and sustainable alternative modes of transportation.… read more
Cleaning Up the Junk
It’s pretty much a forgone conclusion that motoring will result in a certain amount of junk being cast upon our roadways: crashes happen, fenders and lights are ripped off… snow falls, copious amounts of sand and salt are thrown down on the roadways. Yet, what is done with this junk is completely up to us,… read more
RI VeloSprints 2011
The RI VeloSprints is back and bigger than ever for 2011. The inaugural night of racing is tonight, December 3rd, 7pm, at McFadden’s in Providence. All proceeds go to benefit the work of the US Open Cycling Foundation, in their fight against childhood obesity, by putting kids of all ages on bikes. Full details can… read more
Happy New Year!
I don’t think it’s too early to wish everyone a very happy new year! Yes, technically, we still have another day to go in 2010, but I hope you are all starting to give some thought to new years resolutions I also hope that at least one of your resolutions has something to do with… read more
Reminder: party tonight at Legend!
Don’t forget about tonight’s party at Legend Bicycle, 7 pm at 181 Brook St! Plenty of Harpoon beer (3 varieties) courtesy of East Coast Greenway Alliance; toasty wood stove and snacks courtesy of your friends at Legend. See you there!