Showing posts with label Bike Safety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bike Safety. Show all posts

Monday, July 10, 2017

Trenton Cycling Revolution Tour of Trenton "Holy Rollin"

On Sunday July 9th, 2017 nine riders of various levels met in Downtown Trenton NJ at Mill Hill Park to start the planning process for the 2017 version of the Bike Tour of Trenton presented by the Trenton Cycling Revolution.

Trenton Cycling Revolution - TCR is a Biking advocacy organization with over 2 decades of service to New Jersey's Capital City.  As per the website the mission and goals are described as;

"To create a safe and healthy environment
for bicyclists in Greater Trenton
through education, engagement,
advocacy and promotion."

  • Increase the number of people using bicycles as transportation.
  • Create a safe environment for bicyclists.
  • Provide security for bicycles.
  • Improve the quality of the environment.
  • Increase linkages between bicyclists, pedestrians and users of public transportation.
  • Improve the health of individuals and families by providing opportunities for recreation.
  • Provide opportunities for education and advocacy.
  • Create a Master Plan for Bicycling.
  • Pass a Complete Streets policy in Trenton.
2017 will mark the 21st ride presented by "TCR" which was founded by Lisa Kasabach.  Chair Wills Kinsley is once again leading the ride themed "Holy Rollin" which will take participants throughout the 4 Wards of Trenton visiting some of the active Faith Centers and historic buildings.

This years ride will be a bit longer than previous rides with early estimates at 18-20 miles in length with a tentative date of early October.

Have a listen to some audio from previous TCR interviews on the Trenton 365 Show.

Have a look at some images from our scouting ride which included visits to several faith centers, coffee at Trenton Coffeehouse and Roaster and fruit break at St. Josephs.
















































Friday, May 19, 2017

Bike To Work Week 2017






This years National Bike To Work Week is May 15-19 and National Bike To Work Day is Friday May 19th.



This year I joined Jay Watson of the D&R Greenway Land Trust and several partnering organizations including Trenton Cycling Revolution and NJ Partnership for Healthy Kids to distribute cards in English and Spanish to encourage biking safety.

Have a listen to my chat with Jay captured at Trenton City Hall one of the distribution sites.

https://soundcloud.com/trenton365/jay-watson-d-and-r-greenway

I spent most of my time at the Trenton Transit Station where I met several people who were riding.   Not everyone was wearing a helmet, some were riding on the sidewalks, most of the bikes were newer and in good condition, most didn't know about riding with the traffic and obeying traffic laws.


https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-bike-to-work-day-third-friday-in-may/

A few images captured this week.