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 flood. City public service has been spending most of their time cleaning up parks and picking up flood damaged residential debris. They appreciate the bicycle community's patience while they deal with the tremendous amount of flood damage.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
More March News
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 exercise and recreation. Pilots communicate what’s happening on the road ahead, including the length and grade of approaching hills, obstacles such as speed humps, upcoming turns, and when to slow down and stop. Bring any extra helmets you have. The Vision Camp location is 3208 LoBetti Road in Knoxville at the Jubilee Farms residence. For more info, call Sue at 230 2963. Please RSVP to Suebuckley25@comcast.net
West Bicycles will be hosting info tables for Race Day Events, Tour de Blount and Knox Revolution from March 10-12. http://www.westbicycles.com/
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 exercise and recreation. Pilots communicate what’s happening on the road ahead, including the length and grade of approaching hills, obstacles such as speed humps, upcoming turns, and when to slow down and stop. Bring any extra helmets you have. The Vision Camp location is 3208 LoBetti Road in Knoxville at the Jubilee Farms residence. For more info, call Sue at 230 2963. Please RSVP to Suebuckley25@comcast.net
West Bicycles will be hosting info tables for Race Day Events, Tour de Blount and Knox Revolution from March 10-12. http://www.westbicycles.com/
Monday, March 7, 2011
March Bicycle News
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.
Events
Shamrocks and Chamois ride
Sat, Mar 12
3:30 p.m.
Barley's, 200 E Jackson Ave
Led by Smoky Mountain Wheelmen. The ride is about 30 miles, with a pace of no faster than 15 mph. This is a celebration of St. Patrick's Day, so dress with that in mind. After the ride, gather at Barley's for food and socializing. Questions? Email roadcaptain@smwbike.org
Tues, March 22
7:30 p.m.screening of Chasing Legends movie
Barley's, 200 E. Jackson Ave
fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank
Sat, March 26
2 - 4 p.m.
KnoxRevolution membership drive
Barley's, 200 E. Jackson Ave
Bikes and Blooms rides (Dogwood Arts Festival)
Sat, April 9, 10 a.m.
Ijams Nature Center to Island Home.
Led by Smoky Mountain Wheelmen.
Sun, April 10, 2 p.m.
Laurel Church of Christ through Sequoayh Hills.
Led by KnoxRevolution.
Weekly Rides
SMW holds Tues, Thur and Fri rides. Details online.
River Sports has rides every other Tuesday at 6 p.m. Details online.
KnoxRevolution has weekly Monday rides starting from Tennesee Valley Bicycles, 214 W Magnolia, as well as rides on March 15, 16 and 17 http://www.knoxrevolution.com/events/events.html
Fountain City Pedaler's Thursday rides will be starting March 17th. Details online soon.
Find us on facebook!
Save the date for Sunday, May 22nd for the Festival from 2-5 p.m. at Tyson Park.
Events
Shamrocks and Chamois ride
Sat, Mar 12
3:30 p.m.
Barley's, 200 E Jackson Ave
Led by Smoky Mountain Wheelmen. The ride is about 30 miles, with a pace of no faster than 15 mph. This is a celebration of St. Patrick's Day, so dress with that in mind. After the ride, gather at Barley's for food and socializing. Questions? Email roadcaptain@smwbike.org
Tues, March 22
7:30 p.m.screening of Chasing Legends movie
Barley's, 200 E. Jackson Ave
fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank
Sat, March 26
2 - 4 p.m.
KnoxRevolution membership drive
Barley's, 200 E. Jackson Ave
Bikes and Blooms rides (Dogwood Arts Festival)
Sat, April 9, 10 a.m.
Ijams Nature Center to Island Home.
Led by Smoky Mountain Wheelmen.
Sun, April 10, 2 p.m.
Laurel Church of Christ through Sequoayh Hills.
Led by KnoxRevolution.
Weekly Rides
SMW holds Tues, Thur and Fri rides. Details online.
River Sports has rides every other Tuesday at 6 p.m. Details online.
KnoxRevolution has weekly Monday rides starting from Tennesee Valley Bicycles, 214 W Magnolia, as well as rides on March 15, 16 and 17 http://www.knoxrevolution.com/events/events.html
Fountain City Pedaler's Thursday rides will be starting March 17th. Details online soon.
Find us on facebook!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Knoxville Bicycling News
Weekly Bike Rides
Helen Picou organizes Friday rides (weather permitting) at an enjoyable pace of 14mph or so. biker.binky@hotmail.com
SMW 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 to 17 mph. No one gets left behind!
Check their calendar for more rides and details:
http://www.smwbike.org/
River Sports has greenway rides every other Tuesday as part of their Training Program for the 2011 Urban Wilderness Challange. Front and rear lights required. 6:00 PM from the Earth Fare on Forest Park Blvd in Bearden
Bicycle Maintenance Classes
Wed, Feb 23 @ 7pm and Wed, March 23 @ 7pmCycology Bicycles, 2408 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, MaryvilleThis 2 hour class will cover tube and tire repair, adjusting gears and brakes, diagnosing loose bearing assemblies, bike cleaning and more. Participants will receive a goody bag with bike maintenance swag and a $20 gift card to the store. Participants will also have the opportunity to purchase maintenance products at 10% off the night of the class. (In stock items only) Cost is $25.00 per class. Space is limited to 6 people per class. Please call 865-681-4183 to sign up.
Feb 22 and every other Tues, 6 p.m.River Sports Bike Shop, 2918 Sutherland Ave 37919Have a squeak that won't go away? Gears shift on their own? Brakes that don't stop? Come find out how easy it is to DIY! Don't forget to BYOBike. Please RSVP by calling 865-523-0066,
From Elle Colquitt:
Jon just finished updating the map for Ross Marble Quarry with all the new trails completed this winter. There are several other trail updates plus some new trail systems in Oak Ridge. This link will take you to the updates page - then scroll down and click on the link to print off a pdf.http://miniadventureseries.com/updates.htm
Cyclocross
The 5th and 6th KnoxieCross races are Feb 12th and 13th. Knoxiecross is a cyclocross racing series located locally here in Knoxville, with a total of 8 races. http://www.knoxiecross.com/wherewhen.html Cyclocross consists of many laps of a short (2.5-3.5 km or 1.5-2 mile) course featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills and obstacles requiring the rider to quickly dismount, carry the bike whilst navigating the obstruction and remount.
Short Track Racing
It's like cyclocross, BMX, criterium, mountain bike all put together. Racers go around a short track as many times as possible for 20-30 minutes, through mud, grass, wood, hay bales and other hoop-la. It's fun, fast, spectator-friendly, and it's coming to South Knoxville, starting Feb 26! http://tncupmtb.com/
Helen Picou organizes Friday rides (weather permitting) at an enjoyable pace of 14mph or so. biker.binky@hotmail.com
SMW 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 to 17 mph. No one gets left behind!
Check their calendar for more rides and details:
http://www.smwbike.org/
River Sports has greenway rides every other Tuesday as part of their Training Program for the 2011 Urban Wilderness Challange. Front and rear lights required. 6:00 PM from the Earth Fare on Forest Park Blvd in Bearden
Bicycle Maintenance Classes
Wed, Feb 23 @ 7pm and Wed, March 23 @ 7pmCycology Bicycles, 2408 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, MaryvilleThis 2 hour class will cover tube and tire repair, adjusting gears and brakes, diagnosing loose bearing assemblies, bike cleaning and more. Participants will receive a goody bag with bike maintenance swag and a $20 gift card to the store. Participants will also have the opportunity to purchase maintenance products at 10% off the night of the class. (In stock items only) Cost is $25.00 per class. Space is limited to 6 people per class. Please call 865-681-4183 to sign up.
Feb 22 and every other Tues, 6 p.m.River Sports Bike Shop, 2918 Sutherland Ave 37919Have a squeak that won't go away? Gears shift on their own? Brakes that don't stop? Come find out how easy it is to DIY! Don't forget to BYOBike. Please RSVP by calling 865-523-0066,
From Elle Colquitt:
Jon just finished updating the map for Ross Marble Quarry with all the new trails completed this winter. There are several other trail updates plus some new trail systems in Oak Ridge. This link will take you to the updates page - then scroll down and click on the link to print off a pdf.http://miniadventureseries.com/updates.htm
Cyclocross
The 5th and 6th KnoxieCross races are Feb 12th and 13th. Knoxiecross is a cyclocross racing series located locally here in Knoxville, with a total of 8 races. http://www.knoxiecross.com/wherewhen.html Cyclocross consists of many laps of a short (2.5-3.5 km or 1.5-2 mile) course featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills and obstacles requiring the rider to quickly dismount, carry the bike whilst navigating the obstruction and remount.
Short Track Racing
It's like cyclocross, BMX, criterium, mountain bike all put together. Racers go around a short track as many times as possible for 20-30 minutes, through mud, grass, wood, hay bales and other hoop-la. It's fun, fast, spectator-friendly, and it's coming to South Knoxville, starting Feb 26! http://tncupmtb.com/
Monday, February 7, 2011
Knoxville Bike Events
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 Day
Sunday, 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 Island Home, 10 a.m.
Sunday, April 10th from Laurel Church of Christ through Sequoyah Hills, 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 10th from Laurel Church of Christ through Sequoyah Hills, 1:30 p.m.
Thanks to Smoky Mountain Wheelmen and Knox Revolution for leading these rides.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Share the light
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 taillight like mine. I passed the same guy on my way home, and thought about an unused light I had. I went home, got it and caught up to him. He put it to use immediately."
"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 taillight like mine. I passed the same guy on my way home, and thought about an unused light I had. I went home, got it and caught up to him. He put it to use immediately."
Friday, January 14, 2011
Bicycle Dreams movie free showing
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, Knoxville. It is off of Dutchtown.There will be a potluck dinner at 6pm with the movie afterwards. Anybody who loves bicycling is invited, we just ask that you bring some type of covered dish or refreshment (non-alcohol...).
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, Knoxville. It is off of Dutchtown.There will be a potluck dinner at 6pm with the movie afterwards. Anybody who loves bicycling is invited, we just ask that you bring some type of covered dish or refreshment (non-alcohol...).
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Way to go, Farragut!
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 far there hasn't been any opposition but I would imagine it's quite possible that naysayers would show up at the last minute.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Bicycle Program Meeting
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. I can also send you some background information before the meeting.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tour de Lights recap
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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