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| Daily Spin #2 | Friday, June 1, 2012 |
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Welcome to the second edition of the Daily Spin - a special edition of the Tahoe Cycling News during the Tahoe Bike Challenge. We are just days away from the start of the Bike Challenge. Check your bike to make sure it is safe and ready to ride. Here are some basic safety checks:
- Tire pressure filled within range (PSI setting located on tire sidewall)
- Brakes working property
- Working front/ rear lights & reflectors if night riding - its the law
- Clean chain, lubricate and wipe excess lube off with clean rag
- Have a filled water bottle
- Wear a helmet
Help us build our bike community by challenging your family members, friends and colleagues at work or school to register for the Challenge and show the funding agencies we are committed to building a world-class bicycle community and destination.
Let's get rolling. |
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Wearing a Helmet Shows Your Intelligence
If you have a bike helmet always wear it when biking. If you don't have one, then get one pronto and be sure it fits properly and snugly - check with you local bike shop for assistance. Wearing a helmet can reduce head injury risk by 85% according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Their research also indicates that 91% of bicyclists killed in 2009 were not wearing helmets.
It is California State law that anyone under the age of 18 must wear a helmet when bicycling. Wear a helmet - it's the intelligence thing to do!
Bicyclists are The Ultimate Green Machine
Did you know that for every mile you ride your bike instead of driving the car that you prevent 1.9 pounds of carbon dioxide from being emitted into the atmosphere? Imagine that we total 30,000 miles during the Bike Challenge - that is 57,000 pounds or 28,500 tons of carbon dioxide not going into the atmosphere. And, not only will we be stoked about that, we will also feel great with the happy hormones (dopamine, serotonin) infusing our brain cells and shifting your attitude meter to positive and fueling our heart with sweet alpine O2. It's a healthy planet - inside and out. |
| Energize Your Ride at the Energy Zones
The businesses and organizations listed below are supporting your efforts to ride your bike instead of driving the car because they too know the environmental significance of your action. Stop by their businesses for an energy boost for your body and your commitment. And, thank them. All refreshments are made available to you at no charge.
South Lake Tahoe
 Freebird Cafe - Everyday 7:00AM - 2:00PM
Complimentary coffee or beverage
2753 Lake Tahoe Blvd. between Meeks and Red Hut
 League to Save Lake Tahoe. Daily. 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM.
Filtered water and snacks
2608 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
 Daily PM.
Free refreshment
Factory Outlets at the Y
Sierra Nevada Alliance. 7:00-10:00 AM
Coffee, snacks, and conservation information
Star Lake Building
2489 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Ste 21
South Tahoe Refuse. Friday, June 8, 7:00 - 9:00 AM
Free snack and drink
2121 Eloise
Embassy Suites - Friday, June 15, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Banana Bread, Lemonade, and cucumber infused water
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Lake Tahoe Visitors Center - California. June 13-14. 9:00AM - 5:00 PM.
Stop by for a refreshments. |
Be a Tahoe Bike Buddy,
And become part of an evolving Tahoe Legacy - as a member of the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition who is helping lead the way to become a more bicycle-friendly community and a world-class bicycle destination. For less than the cost of a dinner you can help mobilize action and resources to a vision for Tahoe that we share - a more livable and sustainable community that generations can experience and enjoy.
To become a member or to donate go to www.TahoeBike.org. |
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Daily Prizes
Please Shop and Thank the Following Daily Prize Providers:
Barton Health, Bike Habitat, Bike the West, Marriot/Fire and Ice, Freshies, Jamba Juice, Kahle Community Center, League to Save Lake Tahoe, One World Healing Massage, Pearl Izumi, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Sierra Athletic Club, Sprouts Café, Svadhyaya Yoga, and Tahoe Bowl. |
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| Offer Expires: Enter Expiration Date here
June 30, 2012 |
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