Redlands Community Day of Service - Orange Blossom Trail 11/21/15

Edit: Please sign up for station 4 between Stillman and Dearborn streets.
https://www.justserve.org/project/details/?instanceId=8RXTGPKM4B8S2ZVZ2RVZ
The idea is to have the bike community make a showing on one section!

Do you like your fancy trails here in Redlands? If so, do your part to maintain and beautify them! A chance is coming up on the 21st, to put some sweat equity into the wonderful Orange Blossom Trail!
RSVP here: https://www.justserve.org/

Santa Ana River Trail Survey

The County of San Bernardino has released a short survey regarding the Santa Ana River Trail. Please take a few moments (really short) and complete it: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/P56MX9H

City of Relands Non-Motorized Connectivity Meeting 4/22/15

Wow, that's a mouthful. Anywho, Wednesday the 22nd at 5:30 in the city council chambers. One of the areas of focus will be the Orange/Boulder St. corridor between Redlands and Highland. More info on IEBA's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/events/668488906612277/

Redlands Bicycle Classic Social Ride

IEBA is hosting a social fun ride during Saturday's stage of the Redlands Bicycle Classic. From the organizer:

"We are using NON race type bikes. Think Stingrays, folding bikes, beach cruisers. As long as it meets the criteria of being "safe", all is good. Costumes are encouraged too.

Third, and this is the big one, at 3:30 on Sat we are doing a Social Ride for EVERYONE. We are looking for any kind of funky, crazy, unusual bike you can dig up."

So show up, bring a costume if you like (helmets are requested by RBC), and have a good time at the Classic!

Class 1 Bikeway on Orange St!

We're very close to getting a separated bicycle lane between Redlands and Highland on Orange St. Orange St. is a logical connector between the two cities, and can potentially have a lot of bike traffic. Especially beneficial to students at Citrus Valley HS! Right now the only real hold up is Redlands deciding if it will be an eight or an 11 foot lane. The push is for 11 as there is bound to be pedestrians, wheelchair, shopping carts etc. using the lane, and 11 feet is really what is needed to handle the amount of traffic this will get. The IEBA is asking for comments on this proposal. Please click through to their FB posting and leave a supportive comment, question or recommendation!

2015 Redlands Strada Rossa

If you ride bikes in Redlands, and this isn't on your radar, well you're just not paying attention, are you??? The RSR will prove to be the most fun you'll have on two wheels all year. Challenging, entertaining, illuminating... all that and lunch thrown in!

More info on the above-linked blog, as well as that facebook thing. 

Definitely something to look into, with the full 100km metric century route, and a 50km half-route. The 50 is a GREAT way to get into mixed-surface riding... it's what all the cool kids are into!

See get on out there and see what all the fun is about!

Emerald Necklace Success!

Wow. All expectations exceeded! Thank you to everyone that came and enjoyed the day, as well as to the Redlands Conservancy, the IEBA, and Kathy Behrens for spearheading this GREAT event! Also to all the volunteers, particularly the students and families of the Grove School and most importantly, all the local businesses and providers that participated!!!

More pics can be seen here: https://www.flickr.com/groups/2601010@N22/

2015 Redlands Tour of the Emerald Necklace

IF you by chance haven't signed up, whatcha' waiting for??? This is the best way to spend a day on two wheels! Good food, good people, great route.

If you're looking for some reasons OTHER than the the food, people, route, here's something to think about:
 1) The ride has attracted the attention of many of our area's most creative food community; business like Augies, ala minute, Hanger 24, Escape Brewery, Sabines and many others. If enrollment for the ride is high, these businesses will pay attention to the cycling community and be more likely to support our club and bike friendly public initiatives.

 2) The ride will highlight open-space features of our town and provide information about some of our unique public recreation amenities. High participation will encourage politicians and city officials to continue to support acquisition and development of public lands. Low turnout will not.

 3) The ride is a combination of a challenging course with 35 miles and over 2000' of climbing and terrific food stops to allow both well-trained and less accomplished riders to do at their pace

 4) 3 brewery stops

 5) The ride supports the good work of the Redlands Conservancy that hopes to make this an annual event

 6) 3 brewery stops

 7) All for $35

 If you have other family or friends who are less accomplished or motivated riders there is a shorter flatter version of the ride that eliminates almost all of the climbing but retains many of the cool stops. In fact, it will stop at the site downtown where the alley behind Oscar’s is being made into an urban park.





Here's the link showing the full 35 mile route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6329462

And the shorter/flatter 20 mile route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6872012

The Big Weekend: Big Film Festival and Community Ride

On October 13^th, at the 2012 IEBA Bike Film Fest, the Inland Empire Biking Alliance (IEBA) will be presenting the world premier showing of a new feature documentary “Two Shining Seas”.   The film  follows the extraordinary journey of 18 wounded veterans as they ride bikes across the entire United States, a literal coming home for these men and women who have survived rocket attacks, helicopter crashes and IED explosions.

The film premier will be attended by the director, Austin Smithard, as well as by two soldiers starring in the film.  After the film there will be a question and answer period with the audience.

The 2012 IEBA Bike Film Fest runs from Friday October 12, through Sunday October 14 at the Fox Events Center in Redlands, California.  For full Film Fest info, times, trailers, non-profit youth beneficiaries, and purchasing tickets, please visit:  www.iebike.org

For more info. please contact:  Mark Friis, mfriis@iebikingalliance.org , 909-800-4322

Additional details not in press release:

Weekend Film Schedule

Fri. Oct. 12 6pm- Short films about MTB and BMX. Feature film “Reveal the Path”

Sat. Oct. 13 6pm- Mixed short films of bicycling. Feature film “Two Shining Seas”. Meet director and producer.

Sun. Oct. 14 3pm- Mixed short films of bicycling. Feature film “Two Shining Seas”.

Sun. Oct. 14 6:30pm- Short films about road biking. Feature film “Road to Roubaix”

Show format- 45 min to hr of short films. ½ hr break then feature film.

Also on Saturday October 13^th, we will have a free community ride (All Redlands Ride) with food and drinks afterwards. Also director, producer and wounded soldiers from the film will join us. More special guests are in the works.

The proceeds benefit the following non-profits:

·         Yucaipa HS MTB

·         Team RICO (Redlands MTB Team)

·         Bike for Bender

·         Team PossAbilities

·         Bike BBQ

·         Exceeding Expectations

·         Strada Corsa  

·         Yucaipa BMX

·         Inland Empire Biking Allliance

Further info about films-

Reveal the Path-A visually stunning adventure by bike: "Reveal the Path" explores the world's playgrounds in Europe's snow capped mountains, Scotland's lush valleys, Alaska's rugged coastal beaches and Morocco's high desert landscapes. Ride along and get lost in the wonders of the world. Enjoy the authentic locals living modest yet seemingly fulfilling lives, leading us to question what it means to live an inspired life - however humble or extravagant. Filmed across four continents this immersive film is sure to ignite the dream in you.

Two Shining Seas- a group of disabled veterans from America’s military rode bicycles, hand cycles and recumbent cycles from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. Two Shining Seas ride honored the courage of our military and the strength of the American spirit. Since the majority of the participants are disabled, the ride provided a dramatic example that disabled Americans can lead productive lives and accomplish remarkable athletic feats.

Road to Roubaix- Road To Roubaix is a documentary on the most prestigious one-day cycling race in the world, Paris-Roubaix. First held in 1896 and now in its 105th edition, the race is a grueling contest over 160 miles of narrow, cobbled farm roads in the Picardie and Norde-Pas-de-Calais regions of France with a finish in the historic Roubaix velodrome. Road to Roubaix is a visual narrative of an old-school, bare-knuckle clash of the finest athletes in the world with each other and one of the world's most unforgiving sporting environments. The filmmakers tell the story of the riders, the fans, the mechanics, and the unpredictable landscape that is the setting for the Paris-Roubaix.

“ALL REDLANDS RIDE”

Free community ride

Oct. 13^th 8am at Sylvan Park

Ride lengths: 10, 17, 26, 36 and 56

GUESTS OF HONOR:

Director- Austin Smithard

Veterans- Kevin Sullivan and Brian Petras

We will have tricks and treats at the end

Mark Friis- Executive Director

Inland Empire Biking Alliance

P.O. Box 1434

Banning, CA 92220

909-800-4322

mfriis@iebikingalliance.org

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The Big Day is Done

RYF Kid Ride, a photo by cyclotourist on Flickr.

What a great time! Be sure to catch it next time around (CycLAvia is coming up BTW!)!

RYF Children's Ride Sept 22 8:00

Teach them young that cycling rocks!

http://www.rideyourselffit.org/