News from local advocacy group Cyclesfe.org

April 12, 2008

Here is the latest from our friends at Cyclesafe.org:

Winston-Salem Downtown CriteriumSunday, April 20th
12pm-6pm
benefiting Brenner Children’s Hospital. There will be an ACC Collegiate Race in the morning, public races starting at noon, FREE kids activites, FREE kids bike race and a FREE CycleSafe.org kids bike rodeo sponsored by the AJ Linville Foundation in the afternoon. So much fun and excitement, you can’t miss out!!!
200 East 1st Street Winston Salem, NC 27103
Pre-Register at BikeReg.com

Ride of Silence
May 21, 2008
7:00 pm
Join CycleSafe.org as we host the first “Ride of Silence” in Winston Salem to honor not only National Bike Month but to join millions of others across the world as they honor those cyclists who have been killed or injured as they proclaim “We wish only to SHARE the roads with motorists”. Please come out and join us!!! For more information send an email to:
mailto:Info@CycleSafe.org?subject=Ride%20of%20Silence

E-news Spring 2008

Riding in the RainSpring is here and so is the rain!

Here are a few helpful tip to ensure you taking all of the necessary precautions while riding your bike in the rain..

1. Braking Water on the rims will lubricate your brake system making it hard to stop. Apply the breaks lightly to clean off the rims
2. Hazards During the first few minutes of rain, oil seeps from the roadway making it very slick. Avoid puddles as they may conceal deep potholes.
3. Protect yourself Visiblity can be limited during a storm; wear bright clothing. Keep your eyes free of debris with yellow or clear lenses in your glasses.

*Information brought to you by League of American Bicyclists

Cycling Lingo:
As we enter another year of cycling season, we thought you should know these basic cycling terms.
Criterium: a multi-lap bike race on a short course; also circuit race.
Drafting: riding behind another cyclist or vehicle for aerodynamic advantage.
Attack: to accelerate or break away from other cyclists.
Prime (say preem): mid-race sprint for prize, points or time bonuses.

National Bike Month
May is National Bike Month and we are joining forces with several other organizations to impact our community

Please join us as we join forces with the League of American Bicyclists and several other organizations and cyclists as we promote greater public awareness of bicycle operation and safety education. During the month of May, our community outreach efforts to reduce accidents, injuries and fatalities will be heighten for greater effectiveness. Please continue to check our website as we add upcoming events!!

Show your Support!
We simply couldn’t do it without the generosity of donations
Donations come in so many forms. We have been given: money (in all different amounts), used bikes, volunteers donating time, and more. If you would like to give to CycleSafe.org and help us continue on our path, please contact info@cyclesafe.org. Please remember, there is no donation too small!! Also, be on the lookout.. we are re-inventing the look of our website!

Please email us with your questions or feedback. After all, we’re here for you!

~The CycleSafe.org Team