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2012 Tennessee Bike Summit May 2-4, 2012, Chattanooga, TNIn just a year, Tennessee rose from ranking 43 to 24 of the League of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly States list. To continue building this momentum, the 2012 Tennessee Bike Summit will serve as an opportunity to share successes, challenges, and strategies for moving Tennessee forward as a bike-friendly state. Join us for exciting

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Job Announcement for Tennessee State Advocacy Organizer The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is hiring a state advocacy organizer in Tennessee who will build and maintain a network of diverse partners to achieve three main policy objectives: (1) Leverage funding for bicycle and pedestrian construction projects including Safe Routes to School and Transportation Enhancements funds, (2)

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What happens when it doesn't rain and is 60 degrees in December? You get nearly 500 bicyclists turning out for the Tour de Lights! It was a great time. Links to photos:Bicycle Program websiteStuck Inside of Knoxville blog Facebook pageLinks to videos:Your TubeFacebook

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Message from Gerry Eddlemon, who won the World Cup of UltraCycling earlier this year, and is looking for a little help to set some records:>>>>>>>>>>>Some of you may recall that I was all set to attempt several bicycling world records last May near Fayetteville, NC, but the Bladen County maintenance department tore up part of the course just three days before I was to make the attempts.The

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11th Annual Neighborhood Bike Ride Saturday, October 22, 2011Ride leaves at 10:30 a.m. and visits North Hills, 4th & Gill, Belle Morris, and Edgewood Park.Meet on Central Street, just north of Baxter Avenue. Sign in, bike safety checks and bike helmet decorating start at 9:30 a.m. Helmets required. All ages and skill levels welcome. NEW! Families with small children and people not up for more

Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15742717252723153516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-14513425816794002252011-10-07T10:15:00.002-04:002011-10-07T10:32:39.379-04:00

We conduct bicycle and pedestrian counts twice a year. We just did the latest counts on September 27th. It was a beautiful day and counts were high. We set a record high at James Agee/Cumberland, and other counts were on par with our highest count day, back in October 2008. We were much higher than the past two years. The full record of our counts can be found at http://archive.knoxmpc.org/

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I am reposting this from the Assoc. of Pedestrian and Bicycling Professionals listserv because I think it is the best summary of these issues that I have seen:"Culture is constructed. A big difference between the US and Europe is the number of people who live in cities vs. the number who live in the suburbs. Gasoline prices are significantly different. It's a lot harder and more expensive to get

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PLEASE ATTEND AND SUPPORT OUR FRIEND AND FELLOW CYCLISTSaturday, September 17 at 3:00pmBarley's - Old City For many years, Steve Hancock has had a saying: Make hard jobs easier. Hancock, a local musician and cycling enthusiast, was riding his bicycle on May 5 when he was struck in the right lane by an uninsured motorist. His bicycle was destroyed and he was thrown far from the road, sustaining

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UT Launches Nation's First Fully Automated E-bike Sharing System KNOXVILLE--The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is home to the nation's first automated electric bicycle (e-bike) sharing system. The pilot program is the subject of a research study by civil and engineering assistant professor Chris Cherry and Stacy Worley and David Smith from biosystems engineering. If successful, it may be

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Just a few of the rides you have to choose from! (Not intended to be comprehensive.)Weekly RidesTuesdaysKnoxRevolution Road Ride6:30 p.m.start at Coulter’s Bridge (Hwy 321 then left on Tuchaleechee Pike, 1.7 miles to Coulter Bridge)18 – 34 miles, depending on group13 to 16 mph No drop ride Contact Linda at gray2527@bellsouth.net WednesdaysSMW Beginner Road Ride6 p.m. start at Fountain City

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Peopleforbikes is trying to get one million signatures in support of bicycling. They were in Knoxville yesterday at Market Square Farmers' Market, and lots of bicyclists showed up, from road bikers, commuters, to mountain bikers. Plus, there were the random passers-by who bike on the greenways. It was wonderful to show off our bicycling community to this national organization! They seemed

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I've been hearing from people asking if they should be biking on the numerous air quality alert days we have had, and will continue to have all summer. Air quality alerts are forecasts for the following day, so not every alert day turns into a day when we actually exceed the AQ standards. (Just as it does not rain every day it is forecast to rain.) Here in Knox County, we have had 5 days that

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In the first of a series of summer events, join the Bike Collective for a ride on Sunday, June 19, 1 p.m., starting from Market Square. As summer rolls in, roll your lazy, sweaty, bike-lovin’ self down to Ijams where the cool air from the caves lingers in the upper 60s. A leisurely cruise across Gay St. bridge and down through Island Home will end at the Meads Quarry parking lot. From there it's

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The 2011 Knoxville Tour de Cure offers several routes to choose from including: a 12mile family ride, and 25, 62, and 100 mile rides through the scenic back roads of East Tennessee. Register at www.diabetes.org/tourClick on TennesseeClick on KnoxvilleBEN IS WAIVING THE REGISTRATION FEE FROM NOW UNTIL June 10!!!USE THE PROMO CODE:pilot (all lower case)Start times will be early to avoid any

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Sharing the road means everyone following the same rules, being predictable and communicating with each other. By making this pledge, you'll be doing your part to make Knoxville a safer place to bike, and encouraging others to get on their bicycles, too. And we’ll send you an "I Bike KNX" bike and helmet sticker for pledging! Pledge at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9YDB796This offer is open to

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We had a record turnout for the 11th annual Bike to Work Day! More than 67 people stopped by Market Square on the way to work to enjoy free biscuits and coffee. There was also a record number of convoys traveling to the event from all directions. The competition for the Best Dressed Commuter awards was tough! winners in each category:Female: Reesa RimmerMale: Jason CarpenterMost Professional: Ben

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It was a big weekend with the AMBC Poker Ride, a bike rodeo in Townsend, and a triathalon in town. And there is lots going on this week! Check our website for bike classes and rides: http://www.knoxtrans.org/bikemonth/index.htm Wednesday, May 18Ride of Silence6:45 p.m.Start and end at the Blount County Courthouse parking lot near 321 and Court Street. This 8-mile community ride, at slow speeds

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Bike Month is going by fast! We had a Bicycling Ambassadors booth at the opening day for Market Square Farmers Market, and also at Maryville Farmers Market. This weekend we are holding a kids bike rodeo at Townsend's Child Safety Day. The big events are less than two weeks away! Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 20th and the I Bike KNX Festival is Sunday, May 22. Details at http://www.knoxtrans.org

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Sunday, May 1Blessing of the Bikes3-5 p.m.Messiah Lutheran Church, 6900 Kingston PikeA non-denominational blessing of bicyclists and their bicycles. All are welcome. Free maintenance checks by the Bike Zoo. Helmet safety checks. Free coffee provided by MoJoe’s Trailside Coffeehouse.The Blessing of the Bikes is an annual tradition in which bicyclists are blessed by a priest or pastor in the hope

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Mast General Store and Smoky Mountain Wheelmen Bike Club will offer two bike rides this Saturday, April 16th in support of Legacy Park Foundation and Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness Challenge (www.legacyparks.org/) These rides are designed for anyone who is not participating in Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness Challenge but who would like to participate in a fun event to get some exercise and enjoy the

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-71778399217645709522011-04-12T10:49:00.002-04:002011-04-12T10:52:19.013-04:00

Thanks to Dogwood Arts Festival, KnoxRevolution and Smoky Mountain Wheelmen for a successful Bikes & Blooms weekend! We had more than 45 people for the Ijams/Island Home ride on Saturday and more than 80 people on Sunday for the Sequoyah Hills ride. The gorgeous photos of Sunday's ride are by Elle Colquitt. You can find other photos on our facebook page, www.facebook.com/bikeknoxville

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Oak Ridge Kids Bike Rodeo April 6, 2011 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Flatwater Grill on Melton Lake Thanks to all our volunteers! And thanks to Anderson County Health Dept and Coordinated School Health. Zig zag course Course 3: driveway and intersection--learning to look both ways for cars! Course 4: the crazy 8's Course 1: starting, stopping, riding in a straight line, and looking back without

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Weekly Rides (just a sampling!)MondaysSocial road ride5 p.m.avg 15 mph, 22 milesTennessee Valley Bicycles, noxRevolutionhttp://www.knoxrevolution.com/events/events.html ThursdaysBeginner Greenway Ride6 p.m.Ten Mile Greenway trailhead in Wynnsong parking lot.KnoxRevolutionhttp://www.knoxrevolution.com/events/events.html No drop road ride5 p.m.avg 14-19 mph pace and 20-30 miles.Fountain City

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Just in from City of Knoxville:They are working on getting a crane on site this week, but with this additional rain and flooding, it will likely have to be next week. They will keep us posted.We forwarded a request to get Sutherland swept since bicyclists are having to detour around the missing bridge. The City will try to get to that soon. Most roads are very grit covered right now from the

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Foothill Striders is leading a beginner bike ride March 19th. Meet at Coulter’s Bridge at 9:00 AM. Helmets required. No one will be left behind! Contact Ernie Frey ernest.frey@comcast.net for more info.More tandem pilots are needed for the Vision Camp on Saturday, March 26th from 9 a.m. until noon. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tandem bicycles provide visually impaired people with an ideal form of

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Lots of volunteers are busy making plans for Bike Month in May, but meanwhile, here are some upcoming events and weekly rides to tide you over!Save the date for Sunday, May 22nd for the Festival from 2-5 p.m. at Tyson Park.EventsShamrocks and Chamois rideSat, Mar 123:30 p.m.Barley's, 200 E Jackson AveLed by Smoky Mountain Wheelmen. The ride is about 30 miles, with a pace of no faster than 15 mph.

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Weekly Bike RidesHelen Picou organizes Friday rides (weather permitting) at an enjoyable pace of 14mph or so. biker.binky@hotmail.comSMW offers Thursday rides at 13-16 mph from Cycology Bicycles, 10:30 a.m., call for additional details 865-681-4183 - ask for Lindsay. 2408 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway. No one gets left behind!SMW also offers 35- 40 mile Friday rides from Louisville Point Park; 15

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Bike Month is coming up in May, and I wanted to let you know about a few events. More details will be coming in March and April. Friday, May 20th is Bike to Work DaySunday, May 22nd will be our first annual I Bike KNX Fest at Tyson Park from 2 - 5 p.m.Also, there are a couple of fun bike rides coming up in April as part of the Dogwood Arts Festival: Saturday, April 9th from Ijams and through

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-91101800391976501742011-01-28T09:48:00.001-05:002011-01-28T09:51:48.320-05:00

I just saw this great idea in a letter to the editor in Bicycling magazine:"Next time you upgrade your equipment, carry the old light in your jersey pocket or car -- and help someone else get home safely. There are plenty of folks who commute on bikes, often at non-daylight hours, and can't afford lights. On one morning ride, I passed a guy riding to work. He asked me where he could get a

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Reposting this from the smwbike.org forums for Bill Gillette:Hey everybody, I'm Bill Gillette, leader of the local recumbent bicycle club and owner of Edge Recumbents, one of Tennessee's only bicycle manufacturersWe will be having a FREE screening of the movie 'Bicycle Dreams' the documentary on the Race Across America this Saturday night, Jan. 15 at PIPS Technology, 804 Innovation Drive,

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-21864147437689159032011-01-05T11:00:00.003-05:002011-01-05T11:04:30.306-05:00

The Town of Farragut is on the verge of requiring bike racks as part of new development. Seems like a simple thing to ask for, yet they would be the first in our area to make this part of their development codes. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting to adopt this is at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 13 at the Town Hall. It would be great if bicyclists were there to show support for this. So

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Are you interested in helping with the Bicycle Program's education and encouragement events and programs? These include things like bike rodeos for kids, awareness campaigns for motorists, Bike Month, and much more. We're meeting next Tuesday, Jan 11 at noon in the City-County Building (400 Main St, 4th floor). We'll buy you lunch! Please let me know by this Thursday (Jan 6) if you plan to attend

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We had about 200 dedicated people show up to spite the rain. You could tell they had spent hours on their costumes and decorations! It warmed my heart to see everyone there (but my feet were still cold...) Congrats to all our winners, thanks to KPD, the judges and our volunteers!More photos are available in various albums on facebook, linked from www.facebook.com/bikeknoxville

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Due to the rain forecasted for Thursday, we have rescheduled Tour de Lights to next Tuesday, December 21. Everything will happen at the same time as planned.Let's hope the current forecast for a sunny day in the 40s on Tuesday holds!And, hey, this gives you another weekend to get battery-powered LED lights and put them on your bike, helmet, and/or trailer!Kelleywww.knoxtrans.org

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-33808778943959968002010-12-02T14:53:00.001-05:002010-12-02T14:55:22.780-05:00

Oak Ridge Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan meetingA draft of the Bicylce Pedestrian Master Plan will be presented at a public meeting on December 7th at the Civic Center A/B Room at 6 p.m. The draft plan is available on the City's website (www.cortn.org) for public review before the meeting.Jean Teague Greenway extension ribbon cuttingThis 0.4-mile piece has been the "missing link" of a continuous

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With so many people squeezed into the upstairs of Barley's and the pizza coming out of the ovens, it just didn't turn out to be the right forum for a presentation. So I'd like to share what I was going to say on Sunday evening.So you probably heard that we were named a Bicycle Friendly Community at the Bronze level. We got Honorable Mention two times before finally getting an actual metal. And

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We had more than 240 people turn out yesterday for the party at Barley's! Thanks to all the volunteers for making it possible, as well as our sponsors: Knox Revolution, KnoxVelo, EdgeReg and Borderland Tees.

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Come explore Knoxville's newest multi-use trails at Ross Marble Natural Area, Mead's Quarry and the Greenway Trails.Where:Rent bikes at Mead's QuarryWhen:Saturdays in November10:00am - 12:00pm12:00pm - 2:00pm2:00pm - 4:00pmReservations:Call River Sports to reserve a bike @ Tel: 865-523-0066Bike Rental Rates: $20 for 2 hours, $35 all day.Portion of proceeds benefit Ijams.Discount for Ijams members

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Join the celebration of Knoxville's designation as a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community, and learn how you can help in our race to beat Chattanooga to Silver level!Sunday, November 14Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria4 - 6 p.m.$5 suggested donation covers appetizers, pizza and soft drinksGreat door prizes at 4:30 p.m., pizza at 5 p.m.Thanks to our sponsors, Edgereg, Knox Revolution, KnoxVelo and

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We had 50 people respond to the post-bike ride survey. The overview of the results is here http://www.knoxtrans.org/bikeride/2010/survey_results.pdfWe had many comments and I wanted to offer a response to some of them. First of all, thanks for all the positive ones! We are glad you had fun and we did, too!Several people, as they do every year, wonder why we can't do these rides more often. There

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-39168523495533459032010-10-19T15:22:00.004-04:002010-10-19T15:26:57.892-04:00

We just heard about Bill, who lost more than 65 pounds by getting on a bicycle! In his own words:My bicycle was purchased and "stored in the garage" for three years. Following a negative doctor's visit, I decided changes had to be made. No magic pill, ointment, or procedure...I just decided to do what I've heard countless times: "Eat right, and exercise." I fell in love with biking while visiting

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-77593850175365095002010-10-06T11:16:00.003-04:002010-10-06T11:31:41.745-04:00

Old North Happy HollerThe home stretch: Leaving the rest stop: The starting line up! Thanks to Jim Hagerman and Luke Grieve for great photos!

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Mayor Bill Haslam helped unveil a sign announcing that Knoxville is a "Bicycle Friendly Community" and officially accepted that designation from the League of American Bicyclists during a Tuesday morning ceremony in Tyson Park. Haslam joined Mike Nix, a member of the League's Board of Directors, and Kelley Segars, with the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization, to unveil the

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-49662837376573448932010-09-30T08:43:00.001-04:002010-09-30T08:45:12.232-04:00

Mayor Haslam will be accepting Knoxville's Bicycle Friendly Community award at a ceremony along the Third Creek Greenway in Tyson Park on Tuesday, October 5th at 11 a.m. This award will be presented by League of American Bicyclists' board member Mike Nix. Everyone is invited to attend! Attendees will get a sneak peek at a new bicycle awareness program as well. More details to come, so check back

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-64899759194279359312010-09-24T08:57:00.003-04:002010-09-24T09:02:37.926-04:00

Saturday, October 2, 2010Starting point: Central St. and Baxter Ave.Free safety checks begin at 9 a.mRide leaves at 10 a.m.When we started the ride on Market Square in 2001, there wasn’t much else happening on Saturday mornings. Things have changed dramatically (for the best!), so we have decided to move north where we can spread our wheels. The start location for this year's ride will be the

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-48082152832359979582010-09-23T13:01:00.004-04:002010-09-23T13:10:18.226-04:00

8 youth participated in the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) Youth Bike Skills class on two separate half days taught by a LAB licensed cycling instructor. The youth then completed three half days of community service performing trail maintenance and trash pick-up at local mountain bike parks and greenways. 6 kids completed all 5 sessions and were awarded a Specialized bike and helmet, as well

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-42867703223619266832010-09-21T15:55:00.003-04:002010-09-21T15:58:24.365-04:00

Our bike counts have gone up 75% - 155% since 2007. How did we do it? Through lots of programs, events, policies and projects. And we have now been recognized for that work by the League of American Bicyclists---we are officially a Bicycle Friendly Community! Just the second one in the state thank you! We got in at the Bronze level, so now we are going to be in the race for Silver with

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-13155550306029525562010-09-21T13:16:00.001-04:002010-09-21T13:16:51.345-04:00

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is currently gathering information for an update to the state bike route network. As part of this update, they're inviting citizens to complete a short online survey regarding their experiences bicycling Tennessee's highways. Input from the survey will help guide the department in developing a comprehensive bicycling network that will assess state

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-33733809544686723572010-08-25T08:21:00.006-04:002010-08-25T09:47:34.356-04:00

We are in the midst of giving a "Sharing the Road with Bicyclists" presentation to all Knox County high school drivers education classes. It would not be possible without the dedication of eleven volunteers! We present in teams of two. Each school takes an entire day of work, so you can see how much effort it takes when you multiply that by eight schools. We plan to continnue this every semester

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-47807211230111818172010-08-19T16:01:00.001-04:002010-09-21T15:54:56.099-04:00

Saturday, October 2, 2010Free safety checks begin at 9 a.m.Ride leaves at 10 a.m.The Neighborhood Bike Ride is turning 10 this year!When we started the ride on Market Square in 2001, there wasn’t much else happening on Saturday mornings. Things have changed dramatically (for the best!), so we have decided to move north where we can spread our wheels. The start location will be the corner of

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-3844017344757714852010-08-19T09:06:00.001-04:002010-08-19T09:07:59.896-04:00

In support of Clean Commute Day, Friday, August 20, the UT Office of Sustainability will be providing FREE light breakfast to the first 50 faculty, staff or students who commute to campus by alternative means - walking, biking, carpooling or riding the bus. Please join us for this fun event at the north end of Humanities Plaza from 7:30 to 9:00 am. We’ll have information about alternative

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-57993689117447085082010-08-13T09:42:00.003-04:002010-08-19T11:47:36.111-04:00

Want to bike in for Clean Commute Day (next Friday, Aug 20), but aren’t sure of the route or just want some company? Meet at one of these locations to join the movement. Please call 215-3815 or email kelley.segars@knoxtrans.org to RSVP. And remember to fill out this online pledge form for Clean Commute Day (if you aren’t logging with Smart Trips).West Knoxville to downtown and/or UT6:45 a.m.Meet

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-36933791816756044672010-08-12T14:47:00.000-04:002010-08-12T14:48:12.296-04:00

I can't believe I haven't discovered this site before! They have reflective bike decals, bumper stickers, t-shirts...even bike-themed bottle openers.http://worldsbestbikestickers.com/

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-30729320157227817652010-08-12T12:12:00.001-04:002010-08-12T12:12:52.083-04:00

Smart Trips first annual Clean Commute Day is Friday, August 20, 2010. Our goal is to encourage at least 10,000 people to use an alternative to driving alone to work that day such as carpooling, bicycling, taking the bus or walking to work. If the goal is reached, more than 200,000 pounds of air pollution can be reduced in one day, a feat which normally takes months to achieve.Gift cards to Best

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-2423925257919749932010-08-10T08:18:00.000-04:002010-08-10T08:19:28.029-04:00

Chattanooga, TN - The National Center for Bicycling & Walking (NCBW) will come to Chattanooga, TN Sept. 13-17 for the Pro Walk/Pro Bike® 2010 conference. This year's theme, Bringing Livable Communities and Regions to Scale, will help attract a diverse representation of community planners, engineers, transportation and elected officials, as well as those concerned with the environment, public

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-88685744372190861692010-08-06T08:26:00.003-04:002010-08-06T08:36:48.953-04:00

To the bike commuter in blue on Broadway this morning:As I was getting on the bus at 7:45 (my bike is in the shop), I saw you veer into the center turn lane to pass the line of 4 cars waiting behind my bus. A few minutes later, the bus was waiting at a red light and I saw you stop (points for at least stopping first) and then run the red light. We passed you, and then a few minutes later as we

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-27037520716602240472010-07-23T14:33:00.003-04:002010-07-27T09:45:10.655-04:00

Mast General's weekly rides in June were so popular, they have decided to continue them. The ride starts at 8:00 A.M. from the stage at Market Square every Saturday. This is a recreational ride and they will not let anyone fall behind. This week's route goes to the end of Will Skelton Greenway and back to Market Square. This is a wonderful ride through Ijams on the greenways. There will be some

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-36735650675259953352010-07-23T09:04:00.003-04:002010-07-23T09:17:54.929-04:00

City Engineering and I just tested the loop detector on Jackson at Broadway (heading toward World's Fair Park) and discovered that, contrary to most intersections, the most sensitive spot where you should position your bicycle is between the pavement cuts. (Usually it's on top of the pavement cuts--see below for excerpt from our Commute Guide.) Also, remember that there is a new state law that

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-67949527588489390642010-07-09T08:41:00.002-04:002010-07-09T08:47:34.662-04:00

The morning bike commute is ok, but by the time you leave work, it's 98 degrees....what to do? How about taking the bus home? Oh, but what to do about your bike?Your bike can ride on the front of the bus!But you've never used one of the racks on the front of the bus and aren't sure how it works. Don't worry, it's very simple. We have handy instructions in our Bicycle Commute Guide on page 22.

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-49280078970794158292010-07-08T15:11:00.002-04:002010-07-08T15:17:08.933-04:00

We've had a lot of interest expressed in the Bicycling Ambassadors program. If you want to join in the fun, send me an email at kelley.segars@knoxtrans.org or come to a training session. There are two to choose from next week:Tues, July 13orThur, July 156:15 p.m.Christenberry Community Center, 931 Oglewood Ave.Heading north on Broadway, turn left on Oglewood (there's a Krystals on the corner).

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-46069077660653827082010-07-07T10:08:00.002-04:002010-07-07T10:12:12.947-04:00

Bicycle PlanThe Bicycle Plan was adopted by Knoxville City Council and Knox County Commission in April. While the plan was technically already adopted last May by the TPO Executive Board, we felt we could get more awareness and buy-in through this adoption process. Everyone seemed very supportive of the plan and bicycling in general.Ellen and Kelley are developing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-80084136208142090952010-06-25T10:25:00.000-04:002010-06-25T10:26:58.417-04:00

Want to help improve bike safety in Knoxville? Do you like talking topeople? Be one of the first Bicycling Ambassadors in town!Ambassadors encourage bicyclists to ride more often and more safely, and educate motorists on the rules of the road. Ambassadors attend community events and Bicycle Program events to teach bike safety, sharing the road, greenway etiquette and how to bike to work and

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-71172205971651579632010-06-18T08:44:00.001-04:002010-06-18T08:44:21.553-04:00

Bike Riding with Mast General Store Sponsored by Mast General StoreMorning bike rides in community parks through the month of June. The rides are for recreational riders, high school age and up. Riders should provide their own bike and must wear a helmet. All rides will begin at 8 am, from the parking lot of the following parks. For more information, please call 546-1336. Pre-registration is

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-80507210935541212282010-06-15T08:22:00.000-04:002010-06-15T08:23:29.981-04:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU4nKKq02BU&feature=relatedThe Rights and Duties of Cyclists

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-8025048647253079442010-06-07T08:34:00.001-04:002010-06-07T08:35:55.658-04:00

Counts are done twice a year at 6 - 10 intersections, mostly in center city Knoxville. Here is some media coverage we got recently:http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/jun/05/commuting-bike-knox-125-percent/http://www.wate.com/Global/story.asp?S=12597981And here is a link to the counts:http://archive.knoxmpc.org/locldata/TrafCnts/bike_ped.pdf

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-37050118942674785342010-05-18T15:47:00.001-04:002010-05-18T15:49:20.770-04:00

90 plus kids came through our bike safety rodeo last weekend in Townsend!

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-71017424955016748032010-04-23T08:52:00.000-04:002010-04-23T08:54:03.093-04:00

The Bicycle Plan passed City Council Tuesday evening with no hitches! Thanks to Jim Hagerman, Caroline Cooley and Stephanie Welch for coming and speaking on behalf of the bicycling community. (Jim actually spoke at first reading, after sitting through a grueling 3 ½ hr debate over housing for the homeless, so he deserves major, unlimited kudos!)Next, the Plan will go to Knox County Commission on

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-92097935684761285402010-04-21T10:38:00.002-04:002010-04-21T10:49:37.239-04:00

The New Scientist has a story about how a volcanic eruption and the rising price of oats in the early 19th century led to the invention of the precursor to the modern bicycle.A snippet:The resulting velocipede, or draisine, was the first vehicle to use the key principle of modern bicycle design: balance. "To modern eyes balancing on two wheels seems easy and obvious," says Lessing. "But it wasn't

Ellen Z.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15247510124927952532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-31725450960552800992010-04-16T09:18:00.000-04:002010-04-16T09:23:08.515-04:00

The TPO Regional Bicycle Plan will be going to Knoxville City Council for adoption on April 20. Please let City Council know how you feel about the Bicycle Program and bicycle issues in general. Email addresses are at: http://www.cityofknoxville.org/citycouncil/members/The Plan will also go before County Commission on April 26. Please contact your commissioners as well ( http://www.knoxcounty.org

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-23619222024553702222010-04-01T09:33:00.006-04:002010-04-06T15:07:07.075-04:00

You can now see all the info on Smart Trips Month events online at http://bit.ly/bEuwFv There are a ton of bike classes, rides and events for all ages and skill levels. We've also got a bike rodeo for kids at EarthFest from noon to 3 p.m. (April 17, Pellissippi State College off Hardin Valley). Remember that Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 21. If you have questions about getting started bike

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-76570292119838343582010-03-30T12:53:00.005-04:002010-04-06T15:07:44.501-04:00

I get the question a lot "Who are you with? The City, the County, or the State?" The short answer is "None of the above." Here's the long answer:The Bicycle Program is housed within the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization (http://www.knoxtrans.org/) -- let's say TPO -- which is responsible for long-range, multimodal (hence the bicycle and Smart Trips programs) transportation

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-88722646625725337912010-03-30T10:54:00.002-04:002010-04-06T15:08:08.794-04:00

Wanting to make a greener commute but lack the green for a bicycle? Just write an essay about how you would use a bicycle as an alternative to a car and you could win one of two commuter bikes, each retailing for up to $1000. Essays should be 350 - 500 words and must be received by May 14. The winner will be announced on May 21 at our Bike to Work Day event.Send your entry to smarttrips@

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-49524048045990985892010-03-25T12:41:00.004-04:002010-04-06T15:09:03.367-04:00

The spring bicycle/pedestrian counts will take place at 9 intersections on April 6 by Dr. Gene Fitzhugh’s ES 350 class. Previous counts dating back to 2005 are available athttp://www.knoxmpc.org/locldata/TrafCnts/trfcnt00.htmEllen and Kelley are developing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for the City of Oak Ridge. The first round of public comments has been compiled, and the task force is working

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-81954544841873379072010-03-25T09:05:00.004-04:002010-04-06T15:09:20.718-04:00

It's the second annual First Friday Art Bus, coming to Market Street on May 7th! This year, the KAT bus gallery will showcase alternative transportation photography. We're looking for submissions from you of bike commuting, carpooling, transit-ing, or walking. Just send us an electronic version by April 23 and we'll notify you by April 28 if you've been accepted. A distinguished panel of judges

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-74889576872802851842010-03-23T14:43:00.002-04:002010-04-06T15:09:44.054-04:00

The Knox/Blount Greenway Master Plan for Maryville, Alcoa & Blount County, Phase One will go before the Maryville-Alcoa-Blount County Parks & Recreation Commission board on April 13. The meeting begins at noon at the Parks & Rec office at 316 S. Everett High Road in Maryville.If you're able to attend or otherwise voice support for the adoption of this plan, please do. Getting the plan adopted is

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-83291851883592192692010-03-23T08:29:00.001-04:002010-04-06T15:10:07.430-04:00

From TNBikeAdvocates@googlegroups.com:HR3131/SB3057 (a.k.a. the Stop Light Bill) is now law with an effective date of July 1, 2010. If you listened to the debate in the House Transportation Committee on this Bill, you will remember that a key concern of Rep Floyd and Johnson was how this law going to be communicated to bicyclists. If not done correctly, these assemblymen warned somebody is going

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-27792695488563252082010-03-18T12:18:00.004-04:002010-03-18T15:26:58.883-04:00

FREE Webinar March 31: “Writing Women Back into Bicycling: Changing Transportation Culture to Encourage More Women to Cycle More Places More Often"Celebrate Women’s History Month and connect with others interested in healthy, livable, bicycle-friendly communities! This free webinar is open to the public. March 31 from 3:00 pm-4:30 pm Eastern time. Register at http://www.apbp.org/.The Knox County

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-61886303167799446982010-03-17T10:13:00.002-04:002010-03-17T10:15:48.559-04:00

Mast General Store was just named a Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists! They have been very supportive of our Bicycle Program and Smart Trips. Also, we envy their employees, who get paid $3/day not to drive to work (and many of them bike to work to earn that reward). Thanks for being a partner, Mast, and congratulations on your award!

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-70796357870543519432010-03-16T10:38:00.002-04:002010-03-16T10:39:52.725-04:00

First the Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announced "You have a full partner in Ray LaHood" and shared his support for bicycling as a viable form of transportation - a key to livable communities - at the National Bike Summit's Congressional Reception on Thursday, March 11th . Today, LaHood amazed the bicycling world and announced his new Policy Statement on Bicycle and Pedestrian

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-67230820769301817022010-03-04T09:11:00.003-05:002010-04-06T15:10:50.157-04:00

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer (Ore.) introduced H.R. 4722, the Active Community Transportation Act of 2010 in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Encourage your U.S. representative to co-sponsor the legislation now!The Act would create a $2 billion program to fund dozens of communities around the country to improve their trail, walking and biking

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-81831303860786425292010-03-03T12:17:00.002-05:002010-04-06T15:11:08.621-04:00

If you are familiar with bike rodeos for kids, they generally have several stations and include some obstacle courses. I'm trying to see if there is enough interest in helping before I commit to having them at EarthFest, April 17 (at Pellissippi State), and in Townsend as part of a Child Safety Day event on May 15 (yes, that is the same day as Tour de Blount). Please let me know if you are

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-22812967420735355382010-02-26T13:25:00.003-05:002010-02-26T13:41:14.070-05:00

Some March UpdatesBicycle Rentals on Volunteer Landing will start back up sometime late March 2010 or early April 2010. Visit outdoorknoxville.com for updates. Tell your visiting friends this Spring!Another March event:Volunteer opportunities with the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon as a Course Marshall cyclist may be available. I was a bicyclist course monitor for a couple years and

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344612913917169439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-4529540119754811392010-02-19T09:44:00.004-05:002010-07-09T12:09:30.257-04:00

Do you wish it were easier and safer to bike in our community? Here's your chance to help out with the Bicycle Program's efforts! Let me know if you can assist with any of these projects:1. Work on a safety/education campaign that has been planned by the Bicycle Advisory Committee, but needs to be implemented.2. Promote biking at UT to students. Perhaps group rides in August/Sept to show them how

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-57775774869078748142010-02-05T14:47:00.002-05:002010-04-06T15:11:26.665-04:00

SMART TRIPS Making plans for Smart Trips Month 2010! What was your favorite event from last year? The First Friday Art Bus, Bike to Work Day, How Many Can You Fit in a Fit, or the Jack Neely walk?

Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10344612913917169439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-57801280695075530782010-01-28T09:14:00.002-05:002010-01-28T09:21:20.720-05:00

Great turnout at the public meeting last night! About 50 people were there and only one person spoke against the bike lanes (because he thought it was too dangerous for bicyclists to be on the road). I saw a lot of the bike community there--thanks for coming out! Sounds like the City has received a lot of email comments in favor of the bike lanes as well. They say TDOT is very receptive to the

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-16742680817507292422010-01-28T09:13:00.001-05:002010-04-06T15:11:45.605-04:00

A great bill was introduced yesterday in Tennessee legislature. Everyone should contact their state senators and representatives to let them know your thoughts!*SB 3057 by *Woodson ( HB 3131 by *Brooks H) Traffic Safety - As introduced, authorizes bicycles to proceed through intersections with inoperative vehicle detection devices due to the weight of the bicycles. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-110.

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-72145447147393824622010-01-14T08:20:00.001-05:002010-01-14T08:21:35.027-05:00

http://www.facebook.com/bikeknoxville

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-13748825635906609992010-01-12T14:15:00.001-05:002010-01-12T14:18:18.844-05:00

Hello, loyal followers!I know I have been remiss in posting here. It seems that facebook has been much more active, as well as knoxvillecycling forums. How many of you are not on facebook or knoxvillecycling.com? Would you be willing to use one of those methods of getting info instead of this blog? Any other thoughts on the best methods of communication?Thanks!Kelley

kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05234586565305869295noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5702871419354893081.post-63624860436461354372009-12-19T09:09:00.002-05:002010-04-06T15:12:04.050-04:00

Click to Play More than 450 people turned out for Knoxville's newest favorite holiday tradition!

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*3rd Annual Tour de Lights Bike Ride*Wednesday, December 16, 2009;7 p.m.;Krutch Park, next to Market Square;Free bike safety checks start at 6 p.m.This fun, easy bike ride starts on Market Street next to Krutch Park, and tours 4th & Gill and Old North Knoxville. There are prizes for the best decorated bicyclist, bicycle and helmet. And if that were not enough, Mast General greets our return with

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Like many avid cyclists, Rick Wurtz has his share of horror stories from the road.His closest call came as he pedaled along an open highway in Montana and a big rig rushed by within inches of his handlebars, passing so close that the truck's wake blew him off the road.There is little more terrifying to a cyclist than sitting astride 20 pounds of carbon fiber and aluminum when a motorist encased

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Both of these will be in the MPC large conference room (4th floor of theCity-County Building.) Please let me know if you plan to attend because space is limited. kelley.segars@knoxtrans.orgNov 12th, 2 - 3 p.m."The Power of 25: Advocacy Strategies for Creating LivableCommunities"Presented by Pete Lagerway, Senior Transportation Planner, Toole DesignGroupThis Webinar will articulate useful

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Tour de Lights is the Cool Ride of the month in December's issue of Bicycling magazine!Tour de LightsThe only time Santa and the Grinch are friends.Rolling up to the start, we're surrounded by a sea of Santa hats, helmets with reindeer antlers and bikes festooned with LED lights. A custom-built sleigh trailer holds Santa and a bag of gifts; one bike pulls a cart with sacks of coal for naughty

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Some good news for a rainy month. Recent data shows that bike commuting is up nationally, as well as in Knoxville!In 2000, the Census Bureau estimated that 198 workers commuted by bicycle in Knoxville, a 0.25 percent share of the total local workforce. By 2008, it is estimated that the number of bicycle commuters doubled to 416, or 0.5 percent of all work commuters.Nationally, 0.55% of American

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We did a survey of Neighborhood Bike Ride participants. The results were pretty interesting. Check them out herehttp://www.knoxtrans.org/bikeride/09/survey_results.pdfA common thread was that people would like more of these rides. The Bicycle Program just isn't equipped to do that. We tried, you may recall, a monthly summer ride series for two years, but were only getting between 30 - 50 people

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As I was biking over to UT for a meeting this morning, there was a bicyclist behind me. Then suddenly along Clinch, there were 5 of us biking in a row! A bike train, here in Knoxville. I was so proud. Plus, four of us were wearing helmets! Unfortunately, I seemed to be the only one that obeyed all the stop signs and traffic signals.How can we get the word out to bicyclists that the traffic laws

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(Kelley's note: please also report things to the appropriate authority so they will be fixed--don't just write about it on a blog or in this database! We have a list of phone numbers to call about dogs, potholes and aggressive motorists)http://www.knoxtrans.org/plans/bikeprog/otr_help.pdfRoadGuardian.com One way to make cycling safer is to know where the danger points and trouble spots are

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More photos from the fabulous NBR at http://www.knoxtrans.org/bikeride/index.htm We were so glad the rain held off and we had nearly 200 people!And remember to mark Wed, Dec 16, 7 p.m. on your calendar for the 3rd annual Tour de Lights. More info to come, but as always we will be awarding prizes for the most decorated person, bicycle, and helmet!Thanks to Kat Campbell for the photos!

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The City of Knoxville will host a public meeting to review preliminary plans for a Downtown North Streetscape Plan. The meeting will be held at St John's Lutheran Church- corner of Broadway and 5th Ave. on Thursday evening September 24th starting at 6pm.Hedstrom Design group has been working with the city and a 20 person steering committee to kick off this design process that will provide at

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Sorry for the lack of blogging. Facebook is getting more and more attention so I hope you're checking us out there too. The Bicycle Advisory Committee task forces on safety/classes, and on performance measures met recently. I'll be writing up some minutes from those meetings soon. I attended a conference last week on behalf of Smart Trips and got some great ideas for marketing/outreach, for the

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