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Open House for The Provo Bicycle Collective!

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Zac

It finally has happened! Provo now has it’s very own bicycle collective. A space where you can go use a full bench and set of tools to fix up your ride or, where you can go to buy used parts/used bikes. They are 100% non-profit and, 100% volunteer run. This Friday from 5pm-7pm is there open house at 1100 W 49 N #2 in Provo. There is going to be treats (vegan options present), hot chocolate, an epic raffle, and tons of bicycle fun. Make sure to swing by the shop and see what they are up to. Five dollar recommended donation at the door.

Essential Open House Tomorrow, Tuseday (11/29)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Zac

Remember that survey that we all went and took a week or two ago? Well now it is time for the second part of that survey the public open house. Alta Planning (who is using the $130,000 the Committee helped round up), is holding its first public involvement open house which, will be held at the Provo Library this Tuesday (11/29) from 4:30pm-7pm with important presentations at 5pm and 6pm. The idea for the big time spread is not to keep you in a meeting for three and a half hours, but to allow you to drop in and out as needed. As I mentioned last time this plan is going to be based largely on public feedback; this is to the point that the planners are going to be handing you a marker and a map and having you draw in where you would like to see bike lanes and facilities! Pretty much this is a one time opportunity. While Alta will hold more meetings which will be just as important as this one this meeting is a huge opportunity for all of us not only as riders but as citizens and community members in our wonderful little city to make a direct difference. Looking forward to seeing all of you there!

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How Do You Ride In The Winter?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Zac

As a year round cyclist I get this question all the time, and it is a hard one to answer without having different types of gear present to make my case. Well, thanks to the Provo Collective that is no longer a problem. This Thursday the Collective is hosting a winterize your ride clinic. The clinic is going to include a show and tell of gear, a coupon to MadDog Cycles, and one hour of shop time that you can use any time during this season to work on/build up your ride. The shop time alone is worth the $10 they are asking for the clinic. So pull on a sweater and head over to the collective this Thursday, make it the first ride of your winter season!

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Love It!

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Zac

I have this motto hanging over my desk, and now they have put it to bicycles. Does it get any better? Have a happy Monday and remember, ‘Live your dream and share you passion.’

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Provo Bike Plan Survey

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Zac

Take the survey here, and get bike lanes as well as money for bike lanes here in Provo. As many of you know from past posts Provo City and the Provo Bicycle Committee recently secured a $130,000 grant to establish a comprehensive bicycle plan for Provo. The plan will include not just lines on a map but, education policy for riders and drivers, priority list of projects to be done, as well as 5 years of funding for lane implementation. This plan is a big deal and has buy in not only from Provo but also UTA, and UDOT, which will be great partners in making our system of trails and lanes safe and complete. The project now has a website (which can be found here), and a survey (found here), that all of us need to go fill out. This plan is going to be fully based on public involvement so we have to have feedback from everyone. It will only take a minute and will make a huge difference. Once you have taken a minute to head over and take the survey make sure to forward a link on to friends or, better yet post it on your Facebook/social media.

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Don’t Forget to Vote in the Provo Election Tomorrow!

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Jamie

Tomorrow, November 8, is election day for Provo. Whatever district you live in, you have the chance to vote for bike-friendly Provo city council candidates (see this guide) who will help make the streets safer for riding and walking.

Everyone can vote in the city-wide race. If you live in one of the districts with an area-specific election, you can also vote in that race.

Your vote will make a huge difference for Provo. Please make sure to cast your ballot tomorrow and remind your friends and family members to vote too!

photo credit: stevendepolo

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Don’t Miss NieNie’s Madsen Bike Rally This Saturday

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Jamie

This Saturday (November 5), local blogger NieNie will be hosting the Second Annual Madsen Bike Rally for anyone that rides one of those beautiful bucket bikes or wants to test one out. Take a look at the details below and check out her blog for more information.

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Don’t Miss the Transportation Symposium Tonight & Tomorrow Night

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Jamie

Head over to the BYU Transportation Symposium for some great discussions on making Provo more bicycle friendly (and friendly for all road users). Provo Bicycle Committee Chair Zac Whitmore will be speaking, as will Mayor Curtis, Council Person Sterling Beck, and a several other city and county leaders concerned with transportation and bikeability. Here are the full details from the Transportation Symposium Facebook Event:

Time	Today at 6:00pm – Tomorrow at 8:00pm

Location	Maesar Building Auditorium (321 Maesar Building)

Created By	EcoResponse

More Info	The symposium will feature speakers from the local government, as well as local businesses and agencies concerned with transportation in Salt Lake and Utah Valleys. Speakers will include: John Njord, Executive Director of Utah Transportation, Member of Governor’s Cabinet Provo Mayor John Curtis Hugh Johnson, Utah Valley Regional Manager of UTA Sterling Beck, Provo City Councilman and Chair of Provo Transportation Committee Shawn Seager, Senior Transportation Planner, Mountainland Association of Governments Steven Call, Program Development Leader, Utah USDOT Zac Whitmore, Chair of Provo Bicycle Committee Don Jarvis, Utah Valley Earth Forum and Provo Sustainability Committee

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The New Provo Bicycle Collective Needs Your Donations Today!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Jamie

Get ready for the most exciting bicycle news of the year: a bicycle collective is almost ready to start up in Provo. If you haven’t heard of a bicycle collective, you’re in for a treat. These non-profit groups offer residents a place to learn about bikes, use tools and space for repairs, and even buy restored used bicycles for cheap. With our family and student population, this is a project that will benefit Provo for years to come.

After months of planning, the new Provo Bicycle Collective is ready to start up. But, they need your help! By donating whatever you can (even if it’s just $5), you can help them afford the first month’s rent and set up costs. They already have tons of tools and bikes. Now, make the bike collective dream a reality by contributing to the cause.

You can donate any amount by contacting one of the representatives listed on the donation Facebook page. Thanks for your willingness to support bikes in Provo!

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Mayor’s Rivalry Ride Friday October 28

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Zac

It is that time of year again, Rivalry Ride time. What is the Rivalry Ride you ask? The Rivalry Ride is a bike ride challenge between the Mayors of SLC and Provo. The challenge is based on the BYU vs U of U game that is played in the fall. The losing city’s Mayor rides the 60 miles to the winning Mayor’s city. Since the last game between these two teams did not go so well for Provo we will be riding to SLC. However, and as always, bicycles are going to make our loss a win, but not without your help. In the past the ride has been a straight shot with no other distances to choose from, so if you were not a super biker, or at least a confident rider, it would not be very easy for you to participate. This year all of that is going to change. The City and the Provo Bicycle Committee have worked together to create a short version of the ride so everyone can come out and show the city that we (bicycle riders) really exist, and that riding safety is important to us. In fact the Provo Bicycle Committee is asking that all of us who are able to be at the event be there on our bicycles even if we can not ride the 6 mile short version of the ride. Here is all the info from the official Facebook event,

More Info

This year, bike six miles or 60. Your choice!The Utes won this year’s rivalry game, so Provo Mayor John Curtis (because BYU lost) and Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker (because he’s nice) will bike approximately 60 miles from Provo to Salt Lake City, starting at the Provo City Center, 351 W. Center St., in Provo. There will be an opening ceremony on the north steps of the City Center at 9 a.m. with the bike ride starting at 9:30 a.m. It will end when all participants arrive at the Salt Lake City and County Building, 451 S. State St., in Salt Lake City.The public is invited to participate in the opening ceremonies and/or the ride at no cost. View the map of the route athttp://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/53901706.Those interested in a shorter route are invited to join in the first three miles of the ride to Lakeview Park, 2825 W. 1390 N., in Provo, about three miles from the City Center, for a total of six miles to the park and back.Participants are required to sign a waiver. Cougar fans should wear jerseys, shirts, or other articles of clothing in the color blue to show support for BYU. For more information at www.provo.org. Mad Dog Cycles will provide bike checks at the City Center prior to the opening ceremony and other support for the ride. (Thank you, Mad Dog Cycles.)Both mayors want to use the ride to encourage participation in the upcoming BYU v. U of U food drive that will take place November 12-26. Watch for more information about how to donate to Community Action Services and Food Bank.

More Info	This year, bike six miles or 60. Your choice!The Utes won this year’s rivalry game, so Provo Mayor John Curtis (because BYU lost) and Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker (because he’s nice) will bike approximately 60 miles from Provo to Salt Lake City, starting at the Provo City Center, 351 W. Center St., in Provo. There will be an opening ceremony on the north steps of the City Center at 9 a.m. with the bike ride starting at 9:30 a.m. It will end when all participants arrive at the Salt Lake City and County Building, 451 S. State St., in Salt Lake City.The public is invited to participate in the opening ceremonies and/or the ride at no cost. View the map of the route athttp://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/53901706.Those interested in a shorter route are invited to join in the first three miles of the ride to Lakeview Park, 2825 W. 1390 N., in Provo, about three miles from the City Center, for a total of six miles to the park and back.Participants are required to sign a waiver. Cougar fans should wear jerseys, shirts, or other articles of clothing in the color blue to show support for BYU. For more information at www.provo.org. Mad Dog Cycles will provide bike checks at the City Center prior to the opening ceremony and other support for the ride. (Thank you, Mad Dog Cycles.)Both mayors want to use the ride to encourage participation in the upcoming BYU v. U of U food drive that will take place November 12-26. Watch for more information about how to donate to Community Action Services and Food Bank.

We will make sure to keep you updated on the ride and keep you stocked full of reminders so that you can make sure to be there with us in support of our Mayor, and a lot of city staff, riding bicycles. For now make sure to head over to Facebook to invite your friends and let them know you are attending. Save the date, and see you there.