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commuter continued from p.27 neighborhoods and teaching them to ride a bike,” Silldorf said. “If a parent thinks the safest place to be to teach their child to ride a bike is on the sidewalk, that should be okay. We’re not promoting that children ride bikes on sidewalks, but if that’s the safest place we want that option to exist. Right now it’s illegal unless a municipality specifically decides it’s okay — which some have done — but not many.” Legislation designed to reduce distracted driving, specifically, making the use of a hand-held mobile phone a primary offense, received a mixed reaction in Annapolis this year with a favorable reading in the House and unfavorable report in the Senate. Primary offense status means allowing law enforcement officers to stop and cite offenders for that reason alone (and not because of another violation, such as failure to stop at a red light). “Right now it’s a secondary offense, a police officer can’t pull you over if your using a (handheld) cell phone but obeying every other law,” Silldorf said. “That’s the case in many states.” A proposed increase in the Maryland state gas tax increase, Senate Bill 971, titled the Maryland Transportation Financing and Infrastructure Investment Act of 2012, also did pass this past General Assembly. Baltimore Mayor Joins Bike to Work Day The turnout for Friday morning’s Bike to Work Day in Baltimore City broke all previous turnouts, with more than 500 Charm City bicycle commuters registering for the day and many more stopping at one of the eleven “pit stops” around the city for coffee, bagels and camaraderie. Free T-shirts, too. “Today is an important day because we are all celebrating bicycle culture and the bicycling community, Ride! (just plain fun) Owners: Ron & Trina Taylor, 2-time Ironmen Bestowed City Of Alexandria's 2012 Eco-Friendly Business of the Year Award Do you Tri? Do event rides? Awesome! We rent and sell wetsuits, carbon aero wheels and travel cases. and because we are trying to encourage others to commute to work by bicycle instead of feeling tense, rushed and frustrated,” said Penny Troutner, one of the volunteers at the first-year East Baltimore stop at Bank Street and Highland Avenue. “It’s about a healthy way of life and making transit part of an enjoyable life—that’s important,” Troutner, the owner of Light Street Cycles in Federal Hill, said. “You become a more active member of the community by bicycling and as a way of life it’s more fun.” Organized by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, BIKE SHOP Monday-Friday 11am - 7pm Saturday 9am - 6pm Sunday 10am - 5pm 703-548-5116 302 Montgomery Street Alexandria, VA 22314 We carry the Jamis line road and tri bikes. See online: www.jamisbikes.com Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (silver helmet) on Bike to Work Day other Bike to Work Day events in the Baltimore metro area included stops at City Dock in Annapolis, the Main Street Shopping Center in Bel Air, the Mall in Columbia, the Towson Courthouse, the Carroll County Office Building in Westminster, and IKEA in White Marsh. Patrick McMahon, a bicycle and pedestrian planner with the Baltimore Department of Transportation, hit numerous bicycle stops around the city, including the busy set-up in Harbor East at President and Aliceanna Streets. “We broke all of our own records in the city (for registration and turnout),” McMahon said. “It’s great to see so many people getting out.” Heather Strassberger, bicycle and pedestrian planner at Baltimore Metropolitan Council, normally commutes from her Upper Fells Point home to her job in Locust Point, but also swung by the stop at Harbor East Friday morning. Even Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake got into the action, riding to the pit stop at Baltimore Bicycle Works on Falls Road—a popular commuter route in the city. “It’s my new thing,” said Rawlings-Blake of bicycling. Decked out in black exercise clothes, a silver helmet, and sunglasses, the mayor greeted and posed for photographs with local bike commuters while also shopping for some new gear. The mayor also noted several bike events coming up in the city—the annual Bike Jam this weekend at Patterson Park, Baltimore’s first Tweed Ride & Garden Party on May 26, and the annual Tour Dem Parks, Hon! ride in early June. “Making the city more pedestrian friendly and bicycle friendly is what today is all about,” Rawlings-Blake said. “That’s what keeps a city alive.” The mayor and Baltimore bike czar Nate Evans, who also made a stop at Baltimore Bicycle Works, each noted that Baltimore City just put out a new bike map two weeks ago. “This is the second edition and it includes all the bike routes added over the past two years,” Evans said. “We also marked the roads, like Northern Parkway and parts of Bel Air Road, that shouldn’t be used—which is something that people new to bicycling would want to know.” Bike to Work isn’t limited to the morning commute, either. Mother’s Federal Hill Grille served as the official, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Happy Hour spot this year—one free beverage guaranteed for all Bike to Work participants. 28 June 2012
calendar of events To be listed, send information to Spokes, 5911 Jefferson Boulevard, Frederick, MD 21703 or e-mail: neil@spokesmagazine.com G RIF FIN CYCLE 4949 Bethesda Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 656-6188 www.griffincycle.com ES T. 19 71 G R IF F IN CY C L E . CO M Road, Hybrids, Mountain, Kids Parts & Accessories for All Makes Trailers & Trikes Family Owned – In Bethesda for 41 Years Featuring Bikes from: For a more comprehensive list check out www.spokesmagazine.com. WEDNESDAYS AT WAKEFIELD MTB SERIES Potomac Velo Club will be putting on the popular WaW 4-race series on Wednesday evenings at Wakefield Park in Annandale, VA on June 20, 27 and July 11, 18, with rain dates the following two Wednesdays. Short 45 min races, great for beginners, and separate races for Juniors, Beginners, Sport, Masters, Experts, Single Speed, and Clydesdale. Class for Women 35+ again this year! 21 classes, including 10 classes for male and female Junior racers in 2-year age groups. Fun, fast, rolling single-track. Fund-raiser for Trails for Youth charity. Volunteers to help run the race also needed. Two hours volunteer work earns a race for the racer of your choice. Series registration on www.bikereg.com and info at www.potomacvelo. com or Jim Carlson, jcarlsonida@yahoo.com, (703) 569-9875. JUNE 2 – SMECO 75 RIDE Take a 75-mile ride through the beautiful byways of Southern Maryland to Colton’s Point on the shores of the Potomac River. June 2 is National Trails Day, a perfect opportunity to join your neighbors for a 29, 47 or 75-mile ride, including portions of scenic Three Notch Trail. Pre-register by May 1 to receive a SMECO 75 shirt. Rides begin and end at SMECO Headquarters. 15035 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville, MD. Rest stops will provide light snacks and refreshments. Lunch after the ride. Participation is limited to the first 400 (no rain date). Fort more information visit www. smeco.coop/75years/bikeride.aspx, or contact Jeff Lagana, (301) 274-8011; jeff.lagana@smeco.coop JUNE 2-9 -- BICYCLE RIDE ACROSS GEORGIA Come discover Georgia by bicycle on the 33st annual Bicycle Ride Across Georgia. This year’s loop ride will begin in Chattanooga, with overnights in Dalton, Cartersville, Roswell, Winder, and Cornelia, before ending in Clayton. Join over 1,200 riders for street dances, ice cream socials, end-of-the-road meal 60 miles average per day, hammerhead options. For more information, visit www.brag.org, or email info@ brag.org, or call (770) 498-5153. JUNE 3 - TOUR DE CURE The American Diabetes Association hosts this very popular (over 1,200 Cyclists rode last year) series of rides, ranging from a 12-mile family fun ride, to more challenging 32 and 64-mile fitness challenges, and a full century. Starting and finishing at Reston Town Center Pavilion, the longer rides head through scenic northern Virginia including the W&OD Trail and western Loudoun County. Register online at www.diabetes.org/decspokes or call 1 (888) DIABETES. JUNE 3 – SHENANDOAH VALLEY HERITAGE RIDE This annual spring ride brings family, friends, coworkers and neighbors together for a fun-filled ride through the countryside around picturesque Winchester, Va. Rides include 10, 30, 50 and 70-mile routes. Pledges raised support the on-going mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Shenandoah Valley to provide programs that inspire and enable youth to realize their full potential. Ride begins in Winchester and rolls through Frederick County, Va. Ride is selfpaced. Log onto www.bcride.org or call (703) 350- 1849 for details. JUNE 9-10 – US AIR FORCE CYCLING CLASSIC Registration for participation in the Air Force Cycling Classic, now spread over an entire weekend has opened. Sponsored by Boeing, the Cycling Classic, positioned at the center of the U.S. national roadracing calendar and expected to attract some of the nation’s top racers to its pro events, will now allow more opportunities for cycling enthusiasts of all abilities to participate. The weekend's events in Arlington begin on Saturday with amateur and professional criterium races in Clarendon. On Sunday cycling enthusiasts of all abilities can challenge themselves on the U.S. Air Force Cycling Classic's circuit in Crystal Laurel Bicycle Center 14805 Baltimore Ave. Laurel, MD 20707 301 953-1223 301 490-7744 Monday–Friday: 10-7 Saturday: 9-6 Sunday: closed www.bicyclefun.com City during the Crystal Ride, a non-competitive ride with an option to raise money for the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Following this amateur ride, the men's pro race will take place on the same course. Registration for the amateur participatory ride is now open through the event's website: www.usairforcecyclingclassic.com. JUNE 9-10 – BIKE MS: CHESAPEAKE CHALLENGE Join the Maryland Chapter of the National MS Society for a one or two day ride on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Routes range from 30 -100 miles on Saturday and 30 & 50 mile on Sunday. Overnight at Chestertown, Md.’s Washington College campus. Route is fully supported with rest stops, bike techs and support vehicles. To Register or find out more, visit www.marylandmsbikeride.org or call (443) 641-1200. JUNE 9-10 – BIKE MS: RIDE THE RIVERSIDE Join the National Capital Chapter of the National MS Society on this new two-day event starting and ending calendar continued on p.30 We can get your bike in and out of the shop quickly and riding great again! Repairs Service Tune-Ups Featuring great new bikes from Raleigh | Giant | Specialized June 2012 29
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