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Photos from Moving Planet Ride

2011-10-02T12:13:00.000-07:00

Photo by David Estes Last weekend we did our Redlands Moving Planet ride for bike lanes. We had 15 people come out, and it was a great ride! David Estes took some great photos. Along the way we toured the new bike lanes, rode the finished section of the Orange Blossom Trail, visited some future sites of bike lanes and trail, and ended up doing the 7.6mi route in around 45 minutes. We met a

Route Map for Today's Moving Planet Ride

2011-09-24T09:34:00.000-07:00

Download Route Map PDF Here is the route for today's ride. Hope to see you out there!! Redlands Moving Planet Ride for Bike Lanes today at 12noon at Augies Coffee Shop

We (Finally) Have Bike Lanes!! What comes next?

2011-09-19T20:34:00.000-07:00

Photo by Adam Lissey Congratulations, Redlands! You officially have bike lanes! (map here) As part of the recent road improvements in Redlands, the bike lanes went along with some brand new asphalt. This took us all by surprise, to say the least! We scrambled when we say the faint guide marks in the pavement. We gasped when we thought they were too close to the parking lane. And we

Redlands Moving Planet Ride for Bike Lanes

2011-08-12T12:20:00.000-07:00

CALLING ALL CYCLISTS in Redlands, California!!!This is our place for action on September 24.What are our issues?We have no BIKE LANES. We have a plan, but no political will. Redlands underwent 10's of thousands of dollars in road repairs this summer, but nothing devoted to our long-approved non-motorized transportation plan.Come out for a ride through Redlands along some of the proposed

Inland Empire said to be among most dangerous places for pedestrians in U.S. | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times

2011-05-24T18:40:00.000-07:00

Think we could use some bicycle lanes in Redlands? Read THIS!The Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan area is one of the most dangerous places for pedestrians in the nation, according to a new report released Tuesday. That area had 938 pedestrian fatalities between 2000 and 2009, according to the report, titled “Dangerous by Design” from the organization Transportation for America.

Measure O and a New Walmart? We want Bike Lanes to Get There!

2010-06-02T13:56:00.000-07:00

The Measure O heating up here in Redlands. We here at BikeRedlands have our reservations about Walmarts and Big Box stores in general, but for a different reason - they're built way out on the outskirts of town with little non-motorized transportation infrastructure in place to serve the people. Translation - if/when this new Walmart goes in - EVERYONE will have to drive there! Check out this

US Dept. Of Transportation KNOWS we want bike infrastructure!

2010-05-16T11:30:00.000-07:00

See this article:What we know about bike infrastructure: people want it"We know that 90 percent of the people are not going to be cycling to work or around town. But that opportunity and that kind of alternative is something people have said they want. "

How to avoid the 5 most common bike-car collisions

2010-05-07T08:51:00.000-07:00

Bicycling Magazine has put together a great little presentation on the 5 most common bicycling-traffic accidents and how to avoid them! How to avoid the 5 most common bike-car collisions

New Website for bikeRedlands!

2010-04-24T14:07:00.001-07:00

http://bikeredlands.blogspot.com/ Just sayin' is all...

People For Bikes: Sign The Pledge

2010-04-19T22:06:00.001-07:00

I am for bikes. I'm for long rides and short rides. I'm for commuting to work, weekend rides, racing, riding to school, or just a quick spin around the block. I believe that no matter how I ride, biking makes me happy and is great for my health, my community and the environment we all share. That is why I am pledging my name in support of a better future for bicycling—one that is safe and

Women's Cycling Survey

2010-03-19T19:40:00.000-07:00

The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (www.apbp.org) is interested in gathering input on transportation cycling issues. This particular survey is just for women and girls.How long does this survey take? 15 minutes on average.Take the Survey

Free Bike Parking @ Redlands Bicycle Classic

2010-03-14T10:42:00.000-07:00

The Bicycle Commuting Coalition of the Inland Empire (BCCIE) will once again host their Velo Valet at the Redlands Bicycle Classic this March 27 - the main day of racing in downtown Redlands.If you plan to ride to the event, you can have your bike parked for free between the hours of 8am and 5pm.We hope to see you there!When: Saturday March 27Where: Citrus and 6th St, Downtown RedlandsTime: 8am-

Volunteers Needed for Redlands Classic

2010-03-12T08:56:00.000-08:00

Race Marshals are urgently needed.Marshals are responsible for keeping autos off the course when bicyclists are in the vicinity, for pedestrian control and for assisting residents in reaching their destinations. Race Marshal training is provided by Redlands Bicycle Classic and law enforcement personnel. Race Marshals receive a Race Marshal T-shirt. Shifts of 1-1/2 to 4 hours are available. E-mail

Cellphone Driver vs. Cyclists - with a happy ending!

2010-01-13T10:19:00.001-08:00

Last night two of us were riding after dark down Cypress. At the 4-way stop at Cajon and Cypress, we stopped and waited for the cars to go ahead of us. As we started our turn into the intersection, a car came to the stop, barely hesitated, and kept going through the stop sign, then slamming on the breaks when they almost hit my companion. This alone really ticks me off, but what made it worse was

Google Maps bad data in Redlands

2009-12-12T09:33:00.000-08:00

If you're looking for a good route from Olive Ave. to Brookside down Buena Vista, you'd better consider using your natural geographic intuition rather than Google Maps:View Larger MapThere are quite a few problems with Google's 'new' data. Well, the long story is the data dates back in places to the 1980's, but since they've 'found' all this data, some of it bad, they can call it their own.WEIRD!

The growth of Women's cycling in the IE

2009-12-03T19:16:00.000-08:00

The Team PossAbilities Elite cycling team successfully put on a women’s cycling clinic back in the summer and have continued to work towards growing women’s cycling in our area. With the largest hurdle being to get women out riding bikes, luckily,a few of the PossAbilities women members would both lead and sweep a women’s only ride Wednesday. 5:45PM at Redlands Cyclery USA with the purpose

Average U.S. Car Is Tipping Scales at 4,000 Pounds - The New York Times

2009-12-03T17:37:00.001-08:00

Average U.S. Car Is Tipping Scales at 4,000 Pounds - The New York TimesSo we were wondering recently - how many bikes could you build with the materials used in car?The article above states that cars now weigh over TWO TONNES!TWO TONNES of metal, plastic, rubber, etc...Jonathan @ Bikecommuter.com states:"If the average weight of a US car is 4000 lbs that means you could potentially make 133

Monthly Bike Meeting - first friday of the month

2009-11-24T08:52:00.001-08:00

What: Monthy Bike MeetingWhen: First Friday of the monthWhere: Augies Coffee ShopTime: 7:30 - 8:30/9pmThis coming Friday we'll start the first of a monthly group of meetings surrounding bicycling in Redlands. Topics will include bike safety, community and government support for bike lanes, and generally making Redlands a more 'bike friendly' city.The meeting will be followed by the infamous Red

Thoughts on 350 Climate Action Day - Life is just better without cars.

2009-10-27T11:09:00.001-07:00

This past saturday marked the 350.org Climate Action day. Throughout the world, and even in Redlands, people gathered to voice there support of lowering greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere to 350ppm - a level deemed to be safe to the environment.During the activities I was a part of here in Redlands, I had the chance to talk to a geologist on her thoughts regarding climate change. Let's

350 Day of Climate Action - A Ride Around Redlands, Trails at 10, and more...

2009-10-22T21:24:00.000-07:00

Date: Saturday, Oct. 24Time: 12:00pmMeeting Place: Redlands BowlWhat: Bike around Redlands and tour some of the "proposed bike lane" streets. If you want, we'll then ride around in groups to spread the word of what we can do locally to fix the earth's climate.Got ideas? Bring 'em!facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bikeredlandstwitter: http://twitter.com/bikeredlandsView Larger MapOther activities

Loma Linda builds underpass to accomodate bikes!

2009-09-30T17:20:00.001-07:00

Underneath Mountain View Avenue there is now an underpass for bikes along the San Timoteo creek path!This is an important piece of infrastucture for connecting this trail up with the Santa Ana River trail, and we commend the action of the City of Loma Linda! Nicely done!!Photo by Steven Christensen:From bikeredlands / miscMap:View bikeRedlands in a larger map

Redlands with Bike Lanes! A digital mock-up...

2009-09-19T17:44:00.000-07:00

What would a safer, more bike-friendly Redlands look like? The photos below should give you a hint! Donny and I cruised around town and took some pictures. I then "digitally striped" the lanes - just to see what it would look like.All the photos are along the Proposed Bike Lanes the city has already approved. The roads seem wide enough to accomodate bike lanes...what do YOU think?Brookside

Trees Cool the Streets - Redlands' BikeCommuter.com proves it!

2009-09-13T21:44:00.000-07:00

Jonathan Baty at BikeCommuter.com has proven that trees cool streets - by up to 50F degrees!

Womens Wednesday Ride Continues...

2009-08-05T16:23:00.000-07:00

Note: This will be a new weekly ride!From Wendy Hoopes of Team Possabilties:We would like to grow women's cycling in the Inland Empire, especially get rides going so we can help each other learn and have fun.All bikes are welcome, however this ride will probably be on the road.When: Wednesdays at 5:45pm.End Time: 7:15pmWhere: Redlands Cyclery USAEvent: Women's Wednesday Ride "Come one, come all!

Inland Empire Bike Commuters in Press Enterprise

2009-07-21T21:15:00.001-07:00

This is good to hear, and definitely represents a shift in the right direction!Trend favors a more pedal-happy method of commuting, Inland residents say.

Redlands to San Diego and back by bike and Metrolink

2009-07-20T21:20:00.000-07:00

I'm back from a week in San Diego - but I had my bike this time! From Solana Beach I rode the 101 to Downtown San Diego. During the week it was great to ride around town and mix it up with the pedi-cabs and traffic. I was actually yelled at by a pedi-cab driver for not moving quick enough after the light turned green! THE NERVE!Friday morning a friend and I made the ride up to Solana Beach, and I

Team Healthy Redlands // Meeting at Redlands City Council

2009-07-06T19:28:00.001-07:00

When: Tuesday July 7Time: 7 PMWhere: Redlands City Council MeetingPatty Peoples will be presenting a wrap-up briefing to the City Council. Marianne Baldwin, Director of Marketing for Beaver Medical Group, will be doing the final incentive prize drawing ($250 debt card, courtesy of BMG) chosen from all the Team Healthy Redlands (THRED) members that qualified.If possible, a group photo will be

4th of July Fireworks Ride to U. of R.

2009-07-02T13:36:00.000-07:00

A special Red Asphalt Ride will head over to the U. of Redlands to watch the fireworks. We hope you can come join us!!More details at the Red Asphalt Ride blog.Here are some pictures from last year:

State and National Transportation Stimulus Money Allocation

2009-06-29T13:54:00.000-07:00

With projects like the Orange Blossom Trail, Santa Ana River Trail, and bike lanes in Redlands all moving at a snails pace due to lack of funding, we thought it would be nice to see just where all the transportation stimulus money is going.Thanks to Streetsblog, we have the breakdown, and as usual, THE CAR WINS!Full story and details here.

Ask Your Senator to Co-Sponsor the Safe Routes to School Reauthorization Bill

2009-06-06T18:35:00.000-07:00

May 27, 2009On May 21, 2009, Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA), Richard Burr (R-NC) , Bernard Sanders (I-VT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Susan Collins (R-ME) joined together to introduce the Safe Routes to School Program Reauthorization Act (S. 1156).This is an exciting and important step forward as these five diverse Senators have agreed to champion the federal Safe Routes to School program. To get more

US bike sales higher than car sales in 2009

2009-06-03T20:47:00.000-07:00

During the first quarter of 2009, more bicycles were sold in the US than cars and trucks. While the Great Recession is hurting bike sales, they didn’t fall as fast as automobiles. Over 2.55 million bicycle purchases were made, compared to less than 2.4 million cars and trucks that left our nation’s lots.full story here

Redlands Climate Action Task force launches blog

2009-05-17T12:44:00.000-07:00

View the Redlands Climate Action Task Force blog here

Ride to Work Day : Wednesday, May 14

2009-05-12T23:34:00.000-07:00

Wednesday is Ride to Work day. If you ride then, will you promise to ride many more days to come? We hope so!

Taken For A Ride - The Murder of Mass Transit

2009-04-10T13:54:00.000-07:00

This is something any bicyclist and public transportation advocate should watch:Why Does America Have the Worst Public Transit in the Industrialized World, and the Most Freeways?Taken for a Ride reveals the tragic and little known story of an auto and oil industry campaign, led by General Motors, to buy and dismantle streetcar lines. Across the nation, tracks were torn up, sometimes overnight,

Walk / Bike Redlands' Newest Trail - Creekside Trail

2009-03-31T21:08:00.000-07:00

What: Hike Redlands Heritage Trails Alliance Trail #12When: Saturday April 4, 2009Time: 10:00amWhere: East end of Creekside Dr, east from Allessandro Avemore info here...View Larger Map

Free BIke Parking @ Redlands Classic

2009-03-22T14:52:00.000-07:00

Planning on riding your bike to the Redlands Classic next weekend? The BCCIE will again have their Velot Valet - a double tent set up to park bikes for free right near the start/finish line of the downtown race.What: Free bike parkingWhen: 8am - 6pm saturday March 28Where: Citrus and 6th St.View Larger Map

Banff Mountain Film Festival @ Redlands High School

2009-03-18T19:31:00.000-07:00

A group will be meeting to ride to the Banff Mountain Film Festival at the University of Redlands. Details and map below:Ride Details:Date: Wednesday March 25Place (ride): Augies Coffee ShopTime: meet at 6:30 and ride shortly thereafterFilm Festival Details:Tix: $10Place: Clock Auditorium, Redlands High School, Time: 7PM, Wed March 25th 2009More Details on the SGWA WebsiteView Larger Map

Volunteers needed for Redlands Classic!

2009-03-18T15:41:00.000-07:00

A Plea for Volunteer Course Marshall's for the*25th Annual Redlands Classic* Presented by* **”PossAbilities*”Without volunteers we are not able to put this event on.*Volunteers still needed for this years race*_** ___*:*_** * **March 26th to 29th, 2009*Thursday March 26th Time Trials - RedlandsFriday March 27th Circuit Race - Beaumont * Need of 200 plus MarshalsSaturday March 28th- Public Races

Scenic ride of Redlands

2009-02-27T18:30:00.000-08:00

Welcoming All Riders From Redlands, Riverside and Cycling ConnectionRedlands Water Bottle Transit Co. is hosting in March the next 3 club ride.When: Saturday, March 7th, 2009Where: Stell Coffee & Tea Company, a coffee shop at the intersection of Alabama and Barton in Redlands, CA. There is ample parking in the lot.Time: 8:00 a.m.Ride: Scenic ride of RedlandsCome join the fun and meet riders from

Sharrows for Redlands?

2009-01-12T09:05:00.001-08:00

BikePortland :Sharrows are a type of pavement marking that are placed on streets with relatively heavy and/or high motor vehicle speeds, where there is not sufficient space to put a bike lane, and where bikes and cars share the same travel lane (for more on sharrows, see this fact sheet published by PBOT).(full article)

Los Angeles Bike Summit

2009-01-12T09:03:00.000-08:00

Who wants to ride down to this?View Discussion Topic hereWhat is the Los Angeles Bike Summit?The Bike Summit will bring together bicycle advocates, advocates for healthy communities, and others to network and to plan a bikable healthy future for Southern California.When is the Los Angeles Bike Summit?March 7, 20099 am to 4 pmWhere is the Los Angeles Bike Summit?Los Angeles Trade-Tech College400 W

Proposed Bike Lanes - Interactive Map

2008-10-22T21:52:00.000-07:00

Click the map below to view an interactive version of the approved Redlands bike lanes as part of the San Bernardino Non-Motorized Transportation Plan.

Downtown to Hulda Crooks / Scott Canyon

2008-10-22T11:58:00.001-07:00

Red Asphalt Ride will be riding from Augies Coffee this coming Sunday morning, to Loma Linda.When: Sunday October 25Where: Augies Coffee ShopTime: 9:00am (depart from Augies)

Bike Commuting Brown Session @ ESRI with Redlands Cyclery USA

2008-10-20T14:07:00.000-07:00

Brown Bag SessionWho: Ramon Gonzalez, Manager of Redlands Cyclery USA, Inc.What: Alternate Commuting Method – Bike to WorkWhen: Wednesday, October 22ndTime: During the noon hourWhere: Building M Triplex, ESRI / 380 New York St, Redlands CARedlands Cyclery USA, Inc.This session would include safety tips with full product demonstrations, and a question and answer forum. Redlands Cyclery USA, Inc.

Volunteers needed - Redlands Bulldog Triathlon and 5k Run, Walk & Roll

2008-10-17T15:22:00.000-07:00

Who: YOUWhat: Volunteer to help as a Road Marshal during the 2 lap, 11 mile Bike Leg section of the TriathlonWhen: Sunday October 19th 6:30-10:00 AMWhere: Info Booth at the corner of Brockton Ave. and N University(Ted Runner Stadium) and ask for Patty Peoples or Theresa Lake and get details from them.Why: To make sure the Triathletes and motorists don't mix on course and point the

Bicycle Commuter Tax Provision

2008-10-15T22:19:00.000-07:00

Taken from League of American Bicyclists:If you read closely, it looks like bicycle commuters will be able to claim an amount deductible on their tax return for riding to work!Actual Language as Signed into LawSEC. 211. TRANSPORTATION FRINGE BENEFIT TO BICYCLE COMMUTERS.(a) In General- Paragraph (1) of section 132(f) is amended by adding at the end the following:`(D) Any qualified bicycle

Naomi Klein @ U. of Redlands // October 14 Tuesday

2008-10-13T21:49:00.000-07:00

Naomi Klein: 7:00pm / Orton CenterRide to U of Redlands: 6:30pm / Augies Coffee Shop (see map below)A group will meet at Augies Coffee Shop tomorrow to ride to the U. of Redlands to see Naomi Klein speak on the current economic situation.View Larger Map

Santa Ana River Trail Family Fun Day // October 25 Saturday

2008-10-13T21:39:00.000-07:00

Santa Ana River Trail Family Fun Day (PDF)Check the PDF for info. If there is a ride from Redlands, it will be posted here!

Trails at 10 - San Timoteo Canyon Clean-up

2008-10-11T17:53:00.000-07:00

Trails at 10 today featured a clean-up at San Timoteo today, and a great bike contingent! Jonathan had his BOB trailer, and helped carry heavy bags of trash back to base.From Trails at 10 // San Timoteo Canyon Clean-upView Larger Map

Redlands Adopts SBC Non-motorized Transportation Plan!

2008-10-10T09:21:00.000-07:00

Official word from Chris Boatman, Planner for the City of Redlands, is that the City has adopted the San Bernardino County Non-Motorized Transportation Plan.This is great news for cyclists, as the plan includes bike lanes for Redlands that connect to the cities of Highland and Loma Linda, and their existing bike lanes.Planned Bike Lanes Map (PDF)I will try and get a more interactive version of

Photos: Caroline Park - Take Your Kids Mountain Biking

2008-10-09T21:05:00.000-07:00

"Trails at 10" meeting last saturday. Take Your Kids Mountain biking and a hike through the park. We were treated to a perfect cloudy day!From Caroline ParkView Larger Map

Save Trestles! Ride & Rail to San Clemente

2008-02-02T18:30:00.000-08:00

Mark, Jonathan and Matthew rode from Redlands to the Riverside Metrolink, caught the train in San Clemente, and participated in a Save Trestles event.From Save Trestles!