More Bike Lanes -- as I've got some experience with them in Chengdu, China

More bike lanes! Because, some day, I'm going to be the one in the back seat! Plus, the brakes on that sucker didn't work so much. The brake on the bar for the front tire flew off the first time I applied pressure, flipping forward. The only real stopping power came from the sick break, in the middle of the frame. To stop, push downward. The question was always, use both hands to turn away from the crash, and be with less grip in the pending collision. Or, put a hand on the brake while reaching downward getting out of balance, but protecting some other vulnerable body positions.

I am born in the year of the rooster -- as per the story at The Moth.

See and listen to more insights from my wife, Catherine, at https://themoth.org/storytellers/catherine-palmer

Told Ya..... Now we morn.

"We watched Dennis Flanagan's death play out in slow motion. For 5 years the
community has voiced its need for a safe W. Carson St. Corridor for all.
These needs were thrown by the wayside, and 9 days after the project's
completion, a person biking the corridor was killed. 
 
Traffic deaths are avoidable tragedies. They happen because decision makers
create designs that prioritize automobile "speed" and "congestion" over
human life. This is the same tragic story that played out on West Carson
Street. 
 
We will meet one week from Dennis Flanagan's death. Tuesday, 9/6/16, 7pm at
27th St & Tunnel Blvd Healthy Ride Station (Southside Works). We will be
riding from 27th St. to McKees Rocks and back.
 
Join us Tuesday night to change the narrative to include the safety of all
people - young, old, abled, disabled, on foot, bike, transit, car:
everyone."
 
From: Jim Logan

Penn Hills '77: Our Classmate Tony Lonero is coming back to visit the Burg!

Please spread the word... 

Many of you already know Tony's story.....he is an inspiration to people all over the world. 
Here is the link for his website if you want to check out his story and latest news. 
http://www.ridetofinish.com/ 

* Tony will be at the premier of his movie next Wednesday....a documentary that tells his whole story. 
It will be held at Linton Middle School, Wednesday October 10th at 7:00 pm. All are invited. 

* On Thursday October 11, Tony gets inducted into the East Boros Sports Hall of Fame. 

* Friday October 12, We are taking Tony to Carnivores (Restaurant & Bar) in Oakmont at 7:00 pm 
Tony is really looking forward to hanging out with all Classmates and friends! Please come! 

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Movie on Wed and/or at Carnivores on Fri.!! 

Many thanks to Loretta, PD (Doc), Mr. Ford and the rest of the committee that got this together for Tony. 

Please pass this email on to any Classmates! 

Thanks, 

Pat Farabaugh 

Bike Pittsburgh tells story of death to a cyclist in East End of Pgh

Police on the look out for a white car with front-end damage
Another hit-and-run took place in Pittsburgh, this time on Penn Ave in Point Breeze.

We have very little information at this point, but we are saddened to report that at 5am, 46-year old Homewood resident, James Price, was struck from behind and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Penn Ave at Penfield Ct in Point Breeze.

Witnesses say that the driver was in a white car, which sped off toward East Liberty at about 60 mph and now has front end damage. So far, a description of the driver has not been released.

As reported by WPXI, a witness said that "on the side of the road was a bicycler. He had his headlight on and everything. Then two cars ahead of us, going 50 or 60 mph just blew him off his bike." Further reports detail that the victim was wearing a helmet and had a rear light and reflector as well.

According to the Post-Gazette, Mr. Price was the father of an 11-year-old daughter, and that he had gotten in shape over the last two years by riding several times a day, helping to alleviate his diabetes.

"He was going on a positive path," said his niece, Briana Jackson, whom he was encouraging to ride.

Mr. Price was the first person killed within Pittsburgh city limits while riding a bike since June 2010, when 6-year old Tyrique Snowden Hill was killed in the Knoxville neighborhood. Previous to that, Timothy Kish struck and killed Rui Hui Lin in Oakland in 2009. That crash was also a hit-and-run, but Kish turned himself in after several days. We can only hope the driver of today's crash does the same.

Please be alert: If you see a white car with front end damage or have information on the suspect, please call Pittsburgh homicide detectives at 412-323-7800.

Putting an End to Hit and Runs
Earlier this month, Governor Corbett signed "Sean's Law," closing the loophole for fatal hit-and-runs. Spearheaded by Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana), the law Sean's Law is named after the Indiana County cyclist, Sean Pearce, who was killed by a hit and run driver in Burrell Township.

The bill closed a loophole, that unintentionally gave a hit-and-run driver an incentive to flee especially if the driver is intoxicated. It increased the penalty for a fatal hit-and-run accident from a third-degree to a second-degree felony.

A fatal hit-and-run carries a mandatory prison term of at least one year, with a maximum sentence of seven years. By comparison, a fatal crash that involves a drunk driver is a second-degree felony with a much stiffer penalty range of three to 10 years.

Because of this difference, drunk drivers involved in a deadly crash would face less punishment if they leave the scene and turn themselves in later (when they are sober).

The bill signed by the Governor on July 5, unfortunately won't be in effect until September.

We'll keep our readers updated as details of this tragedy unfold.

New bike shop in town to do electric bikes

From china - bike

If I had some money, I would have done this three years ago.

Fw: 2011 Team Citius Junior Development Cycling membership head count

From: Fred Gohh
Subject: 2011 Team Citius Junior Development Cycling membership head count



Hi everyone,


After a very successful first year of Team Citius, we are looking tocontinuing to improve next year by adding volunteers, new sponsors, andshorter rides for new cyclists.

We are trying to get a rough head count on how many kids will be participating in the 2011 Team Citius Junior Development Cycling program. It would be greatly appreciated if you can e-mail me back your kid(s) name(s) and age(s). The head count will allow us to plan our budget and ask our sponsors for their support. If your kid(s) are looking for a winter cycling training program, please let me know so that we can arrange our coaching services.

If you know any other kids who may be interested in participating, please send me their parents' contact info.

Thank you for your help and support.

Regards,
Fred

Bike Clinic with a Pro Woman Cyclist - Cyclocross

Don't forget about next week's non-profit CX clinic, "CX 101 with Barb Howe!" It's on Thursday from 6–8 p.m. and is being taught by pro women's CX champion Barb Howe, and local coach Eryn Hughes. They'll learn you good! :-)   Participants will be getting a "goodie bag" filled with discount coupons, gels, drink powders, water bottles, and more from our sponsors: REI, ProBikes, Orange You Active?, Cedars Acupuncture & Wellness Center, Edible Allegheny Magazine, and others.   More details can be found here: http://bit.ly/9TCLA1   Go directly to pre-registration on BikeReg here: http://bit.ly/aQ5KAB   Let me know if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!   Best regards, Derek Reager Vice President   Koeles Cycling Club USAC Club ID: 13018 http://www.koeles.org derek.reager@koeles.org dreager@gmail.com

Saturday Bike Ride for Woodland Hills

Tour Du District charity cycling event will be held Saturday morning. The event will be held Saturday, October 2, 2010 . Although the longest route is 30 miles, the hills on the route make the ride feel more like 50-60 flat miles. As a reminder, the 30 mile route will include 3 hills that are some of the highest percentage grades outside of the city of Pittsburgh . The 30 mile route will provide cyclists with a great opportunity to prepare for the Dirty Dozen. The 25 mile route will offer cyclists a great ride without major hills. There will also be a 2.5 mile and 5 mile family ride. After the event, DJ Serbak will be playing music and their will be a raffle with prizes. Please consider participating in this event, we still need riders! For more information, please click on the link below:

http://tourdudistrict.blogspot.com 

New Word created: Upside to the new trail on Mon Warph'n@

Upside to the new trail on Mon Warph'n@ is the POLAR Bear Swim on Jan 1. Hope they fixed that up. Ice, cement, slime, water, cold.

From Mark Rauterkus & Running Mates ponder current events

Sadly, the new Mon Wharf bike trail goes only along the stretch of the parking lot. Bikers can't get there from the east nor from the west. Costly bike path extensions are needed at both ends of the wharf.

At least we'll be able to use the Mon Wharph N@ on New Years Day. Be there!