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August 16, 2010 6:30

750 Suite 6 Mendocino,
Santa Rosa

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Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition E-Update July 19, 2010
Let’s start off with a little inspiration…
The New York Times on snazzy cargo bikes
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TOP NEWS AND ALERTS
What’s up and how you can plug in
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  1. MARK YOUR CALENDAR – NORTHERN CA BICYCLE EXPO – AUG 22
  2. DONATE YOUR BIKE STUFF FOR SCBC BOOTH AT EXPO
  3. SUPPORT SCBC – REGISTER FOR “BREAK THE CYCLE RIDE” – AUG 22
  4. PARK BIKES WITH SCBC – IT’S SUPER-DUPER FUN!
  5. PUBLIC MEETING ABOUT HEALDSBURG AVE BRIDGE PROJECT – JULY 29
  6. LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS SEEKS DIRECTORS
  7. RECYCLE YOUR ENERGY BAR WRAPPERS AND BENEFIT SCBC
  8. STREET SKILLS CLASSES -- MARCH 7 & APRIL 3
  9. SCBC BOARD MEETING
  10. WANNA TALK BIKES??
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BIKEY HAPS ‘ROUND THE REGION
Why our community is cycling paradise
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  1. “RIVERTOWN REVIVAL” – RIDE INTO PETALUMA – JULY 24
  2. COMMUNTY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MEETINGS
  3. SANTA ROSA CYCLING CLUB MEETINGS
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BUSINESS MEMBERS SPOTLIGHT
Support the businesses that belong to SCBC
When your business joins SCBC, we’ll promote your specials, offers, or happenings in our e-update up to 4 times per year! Plus, we’ll list your business’s name in our directory here and on our website. Sign up at www.BikeSonoma.org/join
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  1. BIKE-POWERED THEATRE: “THE ART IS MEDICINE SHOW”
  2. SCBC BUSINESS MEMBERS DIRECTORY
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  1. HOUSEKEEPING
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  1. MARK YOUR CALENDAR – NORTHERN CA BICYCLE EXPO – AUG 22
Bikes and Music! Bikes and Food! Bikes and Brews and Wine! Bikes and Theater! Bikes and Kids Activities! Bikes for Sale! Bike Gear, Clothes, Parts! Bike Arts and Crafts!
Sound like a dream? Well, wake up, and mark your calendar…
On Sunday, August 22, 2010 from 10 am – 4 pm, Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition presents the first annual Northern California Bicycle Expo in Downtown Santa Rosa’s beautiful Juilliard Park.
A benefit for Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, the Northern California Bicycle Expo is part festival, and part bike “swap” (note:  “Bike Swap” is a widely accepted misnomer for “gathering of people and companies selling super-great bike stuff”). The event features a range of vendors from hobbyist to major industry players and everyone in between.  This is THE place for great finds and deals on new and used bikes, gear, parts, clothing, and bikey arts, crafts and more.  Plus, there’s live music and theatrical performance, a plethora of specialty bike exhibits, kids activities, raffles, great food, drinks (including beer from Bear Republic Brewing in Healdsburg!!),of course free valet bicycle parking, and more! 
The Northern California Bicycle Expo is the finish for the Nimble Break the Cycle Ride, which features a variety of routes from a great family ride to an ultra challenging climb in Sonoma.  The Ride features a family ride on the Joe Rodota Trail, a 35-mile route, and a tough 55 mile route. is a benefit for Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition and the YWCA.  Register here:  http://www.jillbnimble.com/product.aspx?id=140
Vendors: We have vendor and exhibitor space to accommodate a broad range of peddlers.  Sign up here:  www.Bikesonoma.org/BikeExpo or, for a paper registration form, write to Sandra@BikeSonoma.org or call 707-545-0153.
Sponsors: This event is great exposure for your business.  To learn about sponsorship, contact Sandra as directed in the “Vendors” paragraph above.  Hurry – we have print deadlines! Join Bear Republic Brewing and Velo Verde of Sebastopol!
This is going to be a blast!  Tell all your Northern California people and bring you and yours to Juilliard Park on August 22nd.
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  1. DONATE YOUR BIKE STUFF FOR SCBC BOOTH AT EXPO

The August 22nd Northern California Bicycle Expo is a benefit for SCBC, and one of the most important ways we raise funds to support our work is via our vendor booth at the expo’s bike swap. 
It’s easy for you to help:
Donate your bikes, gear, parts, and clothes to SCBC.  It’s tax-deductible and we are happy to provide a receipt.  Sales of these donated items really add up to significant dollars for SCBC (which adds up to better cycling in Sonoma County) – and it helps you free up storage space for your new bike stuff. 
Got great things to donate?  Contact SCBC Board Member Tamar Mesel (thanks, Tamar!) at tmesel@yahoo.com and she’ll make all the arrangements. 
Thanks so much for your generosity!
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  1. PEDAL FOR SCBC – REGISTER FOR “BREAK THE CYCLE RIDE” –AUG 22
The Northern California Bicycle Expo is the start and finish for an awesome bike ride that benefits Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition and the Sonoma County YWCA.  It’s the Nimble “Break the Cycle Ride,” and there’s a little something for everyone.  Registration for all routes includes a delicious lunch from Fork Catering (vegetarian and vegan options available!), and a super-cool t-shirt. Choose from:
-- Family Course (14 miles): Ride along the Joe Rodota Trail to West County Revolution. Take your time and enjoy the scenery. No matter what your riding level or bicycle type, this route is fun for all.
-- Medium Course, the Sonoma Summit (35 miles): Ride through beautiful Bennett Valley to Glen Ellen on Sonoma Mountain Road. Enough climb to keep you interested and amazing views, too! If you're planning to ride the Levi's Medio Fondo Ride, this is a perfect course for you to plan to ride by late August.
-- Challenge Course, the Trinity Triumph (55 miles): Cavedale to Trinity - great climbing rewards you with spectacular views and technically challenging riding. If you're planning to ride the Levi's Gran Fondo, this course has your name on it.
This is a Nimble Training event, and you can register online at http://www.jillbnimble.com/product.aspx?id=140.
Don’t delay – reserve your spot today!
PLUS – get the jersey! You can save $$ if you order by tomorrow, Tuesday, July 20th. Or, order anytime here:  http://www.jillbnimble.com/product.aspx?id=152&doc=13
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  1. PARK BIKES WITH SCBC – IT’S SUPER-DUPER FUN
More and more events are requesting our valet bicycle parking service, so we are busier than ever.  Kudos to our new valet bike parking shift supervisors Tim Bacon and Kat Ogaz for making it possible and more fun for folks to pedal to events. 
Want to get in on the fun?  Volunteer opportunities abound.  Sign up for a shift today by contacting Sandra@Bikesonoma.org or calling Sandra at 545-0153.
Santa Rosa Downtown Market
Wednesday Nights: July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11, August 18, August 25, and September 5 at the corner of D and Fourth Streets
Shifts:
4:00 – 6:30
6:30 – 9:00
Note:  We especially need people for this Wednesday, July 21. 
Petaluma Rivertown Revival
THIS Saturday, July 24th at Steamer Landing Park in Petaluma: http://rivertownrevival.com/location/
Shifts:
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
SCBC’s Northern California Bicycle Expo
August 22nd in Santa Rosa’s Juilliard Park
Shifts:
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sonoma/Springs Bicycle Festival
September 18th, Depot Park, Sonoma
Shifts TBD.  Event ends mid-afternoon.
Levi’s GranFondo
Finley Park, Santa Rosa, October 8 & 9
We will need help all day, both days.  Some will be set-up and tear down, some will be parking.  Please let me know when you’re available so I can start to create a framework to plug folks into.
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  1. PUBLIC MEETING RE: HEALDSBURG AVE BRIDGE PROJECT--JULY 29
From the City of Healdsburg:
When: Thursday, July 29, 2010
Where: City Hall
401 Grove Street, Healdsburg
Time: 6:00 P.M.
If you have questions about the meeting please contact Mike Kirn at (707) 431-3346
For more information about the project, visit www.healdsburgbridge.com.
If you need translations services or need to make attendance arrangements for a person with a disability, please contact Maria Curiel at (707) 431-3317 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Staff from the City and the Omni-means team will be present to answer questions about the status of the project.
Since the last public meeting on May 11, Omni-Means, the City’s engineering consultant, has been analyzing the concepts developed for the Healdsburg Avenue Bridge Project. Public feedback from the two open houses and public meeting helped shape the current concepts for the bridge project. An update on these efforts will be presented to the public at the July 29 public meeting.
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  1. LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYLISTS SEEKS DIRECTORS
If you are interested in serving on the League Board of Directors, or if you know someone who would be a good representative for cyclists, the League Governance Committee is soliciting recommendations for candidates for the 2011 Board elections.
The Board of Directors govern and set broad policy and direction for the League. Board members serve three-year terms. Starting this year, seven are elected nationally by all League members. The Board selects the remaining five seats. Four member-elected and one Board-appointed positions are open for this election. As of press time, all four elected members -- Harry Brull, Jeffrey Lynne, Hans van Naerssen, and Bill Hoffman -- have decided to run again. In addition, the League's Bylaws allow the Board the option to create up to five additional Board seats for a total that may range from the current 12 up to 17.
Learn more about the qualifications to be a League board member and how to apply.
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  1. RECYCLE YOUR ENERGY BAR WRAPPERS AND BENEFIT SCBC
Keep them coming! Cliff Bar and Terracycle will pay the SCBC 2 cents for each energy bar wrapper we send in. The wrappers will be recycled to make various items such as tote bags. Please bring energy bar wrappers only (candy bar wrappers will not be accepted) to the SCBC offices at 750 Mendocino Ave, Suite 6, Santa Rosa. It’s always a good idea to call before coming by: 707-545-0153. For more information on the program see the following website: http://www.clifbar.com/soul/sustainability/
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  1. STREET SKILLS CLASSES — AUGUST 7 AND 29
Remember to register early: these classes fill up fast!
Tired of losing all your hard-earned cash at the pump? Not comfortable riding on the street? Think you know all there is to riding a bike?
Then you should not miss Street Skills for Cyclists (for ALL levels, even you hot shot bike racers!)
Come learn the tricks and methods of dealing with traffic and other road users. You'll be surprised at how much more peaceful (and safer) your commute or ride out of town is after you take this class -- I sure was! This is for ALL levels, it doesn't matter if you have been racing or commuting by bike for the past 30-plus years, or you are rolling your bike out of the garage for the first time since turning 16. Please don't let your ego get in the way of taking this class.
August 7 & 29
Adult class
8:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Youth class:
1:45 PM to 3:45 PM
Location: Santa Rosa
You will be given the exact location upon registration confirmation.
Reservations are required; please e-mail Christie@BikeSonoma.org to reserve your space.
Seminar Fee: $20.00
$10.00 for SCBC members
Special class and membership deal; join the SCBC at the same time and the class cost is only $5!
Limited scholarships are available.
If you are not 100% satisfied, we will refund your class fee!
You may retake the class at anytime (space permitting) for free.
This class is taught by Martin Clinton, League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor.
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  1. SCBC BOARD MEETING
The next regularly scheduled board meeting will be on Monday, July 26, at 6:30 PM at 750 Mendocino Ave, just North of College (on the East side of Mendocino) in Santa Rosa.
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  1. Wanna talk bikes??
Join the SCBC Discussion List. Find out what everyone is saying!
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  1. RIVERTOWN REVIVAL – RIDE INTO PETALUMA – JULY 24
Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition is excited to announce that we’ll be there to valet park your bike at the first-ever Petaluma “Rivertown Revival” festival this Saturday, July 24th!  Don your costume and pedal on down; we’ll keep your bike safe and sound while you enjoy great bands, food, vendors, exhibits, and handmade boat races.  We commend the Rivertown Revival for prioritizing bicycles by offering valet bike parking at the event.
The Revival is at Steamer Landing Park, adjacent to the Petaluma River and Downtown.  Here’s a map:  http://rivertownrevival.com/location/
Lots more info about the festival can be found at that site, too.  Here’s a taste from the Rivertown Revival organizers:  “Like you, we love Sonoma County and all of the bounty that it has to offer. For this reason, and many more, we’ve created a first-of-its-kind, local, arts-based, community festival that highlights the Petaluma River and all of the amazing artists that our county is home to. The event includes an art boat race and parade, floating art barges and an all-day festival, which includes local music, art, food and drink and over 40 fabulous local vendors. The Rivertown Revival is sure to be 2010s most unique and creative summer festival!”
See you and your beautiful bicycle there!
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  1. COMMUNITY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MEETINGS:
Santa Rosa’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board- The BPAB has its regularly scheduled meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 4 to 6 PM. All meetings are held at City Hall Annex, 90 Santa Rosa Avenue. For further information on Santa Rosa’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, please contact 543-3334.
http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/default.aspx?PageId=2733
Petaluma Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meetings –The meetings will be on the second Wednesday of each month; 6:00 pm, conference room 2, City Hall, 11 English Street, Petaluma. If there’s a need for a special meeting (including in cases when there’s a failure to meet a quorum at the 2nd Wednesday meeting), that will be on the 4th Wednesday of the month. (707) 778-4360
www.cityofpetaluma.net/cclerk/members/bikecom.html
County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meetings – Third Wednesday of the month, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Sonoma County Transit, 355 West Robles Avenue, Santa Rosa, (707) 585-7516. This is the committee that deals with bicycle issues on roads in the non-incorporated areas of the county. See the link for the agenda a minutes from the last meeting: http://www.sctransit.com/bikes/bikecommittee.htm
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  1.  SANTA ROSA CYCLING CLUB MEETINGS
Second Wednesday of each month www.srcc.com
The SRCC is a social/recreational organization composed of cycling enthusiasts with a wide range of abilities and interests. Its purpose is to promote the safe and efficient use of bicycles by staging club rides and cycling events and by maintaining an active presence in the local community through safety programs and political advocacy.
SRCC’s goal is to offer a full slate of rides each weekend, with something for everyone: typically a faster ride of between 50 and 100 miles for the more ambitious riders and a slightly more relaxed ride of between 20 and 50 miles for more moderate riders. SRCC also lists mountain bike rides, time trials, multi-day tours, and introductory rides for beginners. Occasionally, as volunteer energies dictate, SRCC offers clinics on everything from learning to change a tire to advanced paceline riding. In addition to the weekend schedule, SRCC has a thriving calendar of regular weekday rides, some of which pull in as many participants as the marquee weekend attractions.
Non-members are welcome on most of SRCC’s group rides. This is a good way to sample club activities to see if this group is a good fit for you.
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  1. BIKE-POWERED THEATRE: “THE ART IS MEDICINE SHOW”
SCBC Business Member The Imaginists Theatre Collective presents its second annual bicycle-powered touring production “The Art is Medicine Show” in parks throughout the summer.  This bilingual people and puppet show returns with an all-new world premier, “The Last Seed.” Step back into the future when the all too powerful country of Tube Cube is stealing everyone’s imagination to gain more power. One old woman escapes the Imagination Raids. She sets sail in a small boat with a pet dream in search of the perfect spot to plant one secret, tiny seed. The seed she has kept hidden forever. A seed of courage and hope, The Last Seed. 
The cast of “The Art is Medicine Show” transports itself and its sets to performances entirely by bicycle.  Why bikes?  “The simplest means,” says Imaginist Eliot Fintushel, “miraculous results.”
The Imaginists will roll into SCBC’s Northern California Bicycle Expo in Juilliard Park on August 22nd to perform “The Last Seed” at around 11:00 a.m. 
Performance Schedule:
--July 25th Howarth Park 4 p.m.
--August 14th MLK Park South Park Day/Night Festival 1 p.m.
--August 22nd Julliard Park Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition Bike Expo 11 a.m.
--Bayer Farm TBA
To learn more about The Imaginists, visit www.theimaginists.org
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  1. SUPPORT BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT SCBC!!
Alta Planning & Design www.altaplanning.com
American Lung Association 707-527-5864 croedel@alac.org www.alac.org
B. Spoke Tailor  http://bspoketailor.com/ nan@bspoketailor.com
Bear Valley Inn 415-663-1777 www.bearvinn.com
Bici Sport Bike Shop 707-775-4676 www.bicisportusa.com
Chelino’s Mexican Restaurant 707-571-7478 www.chelinosrestaurant.com
City of Sonoma www.sonomacity.org
Community Market 707-546-1806 www.srcommunitymarket.com
Creekside Inn & Resort, Guerneville  stay@creeksideinn.com 707 869-3623
Dow House Graphics707-494-3900, www.dowhouse.com, dow@dowhouse.com
Eleanor Guerin, Massage Therapist 707-322-6540, www.east-west-massage.com
Eleven Gear, Rick Pepper, www.elevengear.us
Empire Eye Doctors Medical Group, Inc., 720 4th St., Santa Rosa, 707-575-3800
Friendly Feed and Supply 707-546-2156
Fun Car Tattoos 707-566-9169 www.funcartattoos.com
Gary Wysocky CPA 707-575-3820
Gianni Cycling
GoLocal Sonoma County 707-888-6105 http://sonomacounty.golocal.coop/
Halls Executive Gifts and Awards 707-546-9220 www.hallsawards.com
The Imaginists Theatre Collective 707-528-7554  www.theimaginists.org
Jeffrey Kahn, PhD. Licensed Psychologist 829-1477
Jill B. Nimble/Nimble Training — www.jillbnimble.com
K2B+Creative, Kate Burgess, 707-495-0951 www.k2bcreative.com
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 707-303-4800 www.teamintraining.org
LifeCycle Adventures, LLC, 1-888-669-2453 infor@lifecycleadventures.com
New Belgium Brewing Company www.newbelgium.com
NorCal Bike Sport 707-573-0112 www.norcalcycling.com
North Bay Corporation www.unicycler.com
North Santa Rosa Physical Therapy 707-523-2848 NSRP@sonic.net
Peacepipe Smoke Shop 707-541-7016
Pedal to Properties Sonoma 707 938-0839 www.pedaltopropertiessonoma.com
Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz LLP 707-525-8800 www.perrylaw.net
Petaluma Wheelmen Cycling Club http://petalumawheelmencyclingclub.memberlodge.com
R.G. Window Cleaning 707-778-1383
Rickshaw Rudy’s Pedal Cab Service www.rickshawrudys.com
Rincon Cyclery 707-538-0868 www.rinconcyclery.com
Santa Rosa Cycling Club www.SRCC.com
Sarah Glade Gurney, Mediator & Collaborative Attorney, 707-823-6500 www.gurneyattorney.com
Sojourn Bicycling and Active Vacations 800-730-4771 www.gosojourn.com
Sonoma County GoLocal Co-op, 707-888-6105 http://sonomacounty.golocal.coop
Sonoma Mountain Village 707-795-3550 www.sonomamountainvillage.com 
Soulcraft Bikes 707-775-2453 www.soulcraftbikes.com
The Bike Peddler 707-571-2428 www.norcalcycling.com
Trek Store Santa Rosa, 707-546-8735 www.trekstoresantarosa.com
Undiscovered Country Tours 650-494-1635 www.udctours.com
Vineyards Inn, Kenwood 707-833-2143 www.vineyardsinn.com
West County Cycle Service 707-824-0112 www.westcountycycleservice.com
West County Revolution 707-829-2192 www.westcountyrevolution.com
Wine Country Bikes 707-473-0610 www.winecountrybikes.com
Wooden Spoon Technologies, Inc 707-523-2222 www.wooden-spoon.com
Wordshop Translations 707-829-0305 www.wordshoptranslations.com
W-Trans 707-542-9500 www.w-trans.com
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  1. Housekeeping

**Got any good bicycling tidbits that other Sonoma County folks should know? Send them to SandraL@BikeSonoma.org
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