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Title: Cycling/Commuting and Advocacy - Charlotte Bike Commuter Mentor Program Though some content is focused upon North Carolina, there are many useful resources to any beginning bicycle commuter. Topics range from riding techniques to equipment.
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Bicycle Commuter Mentor Program of Charlotte, North Carolina

"Ride my bike to work in Charlotte? Are you crazy?" Are you a cyclist who's convinced that there's no safe route to work? No safe place to leave your bicycle? No good way to clean up after your ride? Well, some Charlotte cyclists have found solutions to all these challenges. We use routes and techniques that can, in many cases, make a bicycle trip to or from work at least as safe and enjoyable as a weekend training ride. Charlotte's Bicycle Commuter Mentor Program is a group of cycling enthusiasts who want to help other Charlotteans try out cycling to work. Whether it's every day, once a week, or just on the prettiest days – if you've ever thought, "Why don't I ride to work?" we want to help you make it happen! We are ready to: suggest equipment, routes, and technique, ride with you on your first trip to work, offer ongoing encouragement and advice, and include you in a supportive community of like-minded bike commuters. This Web site describes BCMP and how you can take advantage of it. We hope you, too, will soon be able to say, "Sometimes I take my car to work." How To

How To

Everything a prospective participant might want to know: what the Bike Mentor Program can do for you, how to find your personal Bike Mentor, and what the Bike Mentor Program expects of you. Equipment

Equipment

What you need to commute in safety and comfort. Gear, clothing, and tools; the essentials and the nice-to-have. Routes

Routes

Currently-used commuting routes in the Charlotte area. Links

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Other resources useful to Charlotte Bike Commuters. Mentors

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How to be a participating Mentor in the Program. Forum

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Got a question? Suggestions for others? A complaint about road or traffic conditions? Share it with the rest of the BCMP community.

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Submitted by BikeMentor on Sun, 11/12/2006 - 20:44. I'm sorry to announce that posts to BikeMentor.org now require login and authentication. We've been receiving an increasing number of spam posts and can no longer bear the burden of manually separating spam posts from good posts (the ratio of spam to "ham" is now running about 1,000 to 1). If you have forgotten your password, please use the "request new password" link. If the "request new password" process doesn't work for you (perhaps because your email address has changed since you signed up) please email the site administrator, bill <at> bikementor.org. I'll try to respond within 48 hours. » login or register to post comments

Tips for Cycling in the Dark

Submitted by edbobnc on Sun, 09/07/2008 - 20:10. General Topics As the days are getting shorter, it's time to think about gear and good practices for riding safely at night, or in the early morning hours. Here are some things to consider: NC law requires cyclists use lights after dark, specifically: “Lamps on Bicycles: Every bicycle shall be equipped with a lighted lamp on the front thereof, visible under normal atmospheric conditions from a distance of at least 300 feet in front of such bicycle, and shall also be equipped with a reflex mirror or lamp on the rear, exhibiting a red light visible under like conditions from a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of such bicycle, when used at night.” §20-129 (e) Many lights over a wide range of prices are available to provide the lighting you need to make you visible at night. LED's are the most commonly used, and are adequate to make you visible. However, if you ride frequently on dark streets (i.e., no street lights), then you may want to consider a halogen or HID headlight. (Check out the links below for more info.) A weakness of lights is they are small. Reflective vests are NOT a replacement for lights, but can ENHANCE your visibility significantly by providing a larger lighted area when hit by a car's headlights. Check out this link that shows how significantly a reflective vest enhances your night visibility: Night Ride: How Visible Are You? Here are some links with more useful information: » login or register to post comments | read more

Maintenance

Submitted by adambrooks on Fri, 08/22/2008 - 12:23. Equipment I really need to learn how to work with and maintain my own equipment. Any advice/resources to check-out? » login or register to post comments

Route added to Bikely.com, Booty Loop to UNC Charlotte

Submitted by jdbowen on Thu, 08/21/2008 - 10:48. Routes I just added my regular commuting route from the Booty Loop in Myers Park to UNC Charlotte. It's available at bikely.com as "Booty Loop to UNC Charlotte." It gives a length of 21.9 km (13.6 miles). This route is not the shortest or fastest, but it is generally safe and not too complicated. Feel free to email me directly if you have questions or would like assistance commuting out to UNC Charlotte. Jim Bowen, jdbowen@uncc.edu » login or register to post comments

Route from Morningside Dr. to UNCC Area

Submitted by edbobnc on Thu, 08/14/2008 - 21:14. Routes A route that I use to get from Morningside Dr. (near Plaza-Midwood) to the UNCC area is posted on bikely.com. The specific link is: Morningside Dr. to Presbyterian Healthcare Associates-University » 1 comment

Bike Route from UNCC to Downtown Davidson

Submitted by edbobnc on Wed, 08/13/2008 - 19:54. Routes I live in the university area and recently took a job in davidson. I have tried taking the bus, but it takes almost 2 hours. I know I could ride that far, bit question if there is a safe route. If it is possible I liking to get more commute friendly bike. I looked at a trek 7.5 fx I currently have a Gary fisher Mtn bike that if I keep it will require all the normal commuter up fit. My home address is 9519 charolais ln. Charlotte (located near UNCC) My work address is downtown davidson. I got a route from google maps and rode 10 miles this weekend am regularly do spin classes at the YMCA. » login or register to post comments | read more

commute by folding bike

Submitted by markgott on Thu, 06/12/2008 - 07:08. General Topics A rather European concept that has not really caught on yet in the U.S. is the idea of dual mode commuting with a folding bike. Most people can ride from home to the express bus stop or the train. From there, fold the bike up and carry it on the bus/train (that way you never have to worry about whether or not the bike racks are full!). When arrive at end of bus line, unfold bike and ride to work. The real cool part, take the bike inside your office and keep it behind your door - - never have to worry about theft. Its a breeze. My brother and I have both purchased folding bikes recently. His is a Dahon and mine is a Strida 5.0, which is a really cool A frame available at Charlotte Energy Solutions on Baldwin Street near downtown. Has a kevlar belt (greaseless) so no grease on pant leg. 19 pounds, with disc brakes. We are thinking of starting a charlotte folding society, so if there is any interest, reply to this post. » 1 comment | read more

Bikes on Light Rail: OK Anytime!

Submitted by BillC on Thu, 11/08/2007 - 06:45. CATS has changed their initially-announced policy that restricted transport of bicycles on LYNX light rail vehicles. LYNX riders may now bring their bicycles on board at any time! Complete bikes-on-LYNX information is available here. Note that there is still a restriction: no tandems, and of course, no motorized vehicles. This is an important change, because LYNX replaces some bus routes. The original policy would have been a step backwards for cyclists, eliminating "Rack-n-Ride" service for patrons whose bus lines were replaced. If you're a cyclist who may use this service, why not let CATS management and your City Council representatives know that you appreciate the change? » login or register to post comments

Observer story on local bike commuter

Submitted by jcock on Tue, 08/28/2007 - 15:28. He's peddling a fit commute Mecklenburg health official, 52, walks and bikes to his job — for himself and the environment by Megha Satyanarayana ©The Charlotte Observer, 2007 Jon Levin, 52, gave up his car a month ago and now bikes into work several days a week. About 10 weeks ago, Jon Levin, preacher of healthy living at the Mecklenburg County public health department, started spreading the gospel by walking and biking to work. When the notion first struck, the 52-year-old dusted off his sons' bikes to ride the 4.7 miles from his home in Woodbridge to his Billingsley Road office. All three had flat tires, so he opted to walk. Click here for the full story. » login or register to post comments

How do bike commuters handle disruption of their route?

Submitted by jcock on Wed, 07/18/2007 - 06:13. New study shows sub-optimal responses by cyclists. Cyclists confronted by disruptions to facilities (e.g., dedicated paths, designated lanes) experience disturbances that prompt them to select sub-optimal facilities to avoid disruptions. Cyclists who have ready access to such improved facilities often choose sub-optimal facilities. Among important findings, results show that as perceived safety decreases, riders appear to be more cautious and move more slowly; however in situations of substantial perceived danger, riders go faster to spend as short a time in unsafe conditions. Cyclists choose these dangerous situations over alternatives because of lessened travel times. The research has been successful in establishing insightful relationships between commuter cyclist behavior and facilities. The methodological results are significant for future work. » login or register to post comments | read more 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 next pagelast page A free service sponsored by people committed to bike commuting.
 

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