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Registering Your Bike 2 Replies
I found this application online where you can register your bike for free and receive stickers with a bar code for your bike and its components. Thought I would pass it along.http://www.mybikenumber.…
Tagged: reporting, stolen, LPD, police, equipment
Started by Andrea Davis. Last reply by Andrea Davis Apr 9.
Bike Trail Geocaches - First two deposited today. 5 Replies
Ok, two geocache locations. I intend to add them to a geocaching website, too. Geocache One: 40.754636 N, 96.714635 W Geocache Two: 40.787504 N, 96.724264 W The ethics of geocaching are that yo…
Tagged: trail system, commuting, bike trails, lincoln, ne, biking
Started by Andrea Davis. Last reply by Amber Nore May. 20, 2009.
Oppose LB 134 2 Replies
I have posted a forum discussion regarding this bill in the Forum tab, but thought I would bring it specifically to the Bikes Group, too. Not long ago, Steve Larrick posted a comment that trail buil…
Tagged: bikes, trails, Sierra Club, Nebraska Legislature, LB 134
Started by Andrea Davis. Last reply by Barbara van den Berg Apr. 12, 2009.
Memorial ride for Myles Davis. 3 Replies
I was informed this evening that a lincoln bicyclist lost his life in a bike car accident.The couple told me mentioned that there may be a memorial ride.I will pass on the info as soon as I hear anyt…
Started by Pepe. Last reply by Elbert E. P. Hill Smith Apr. 11, 2009.
Bike, brewery, wine tour 1 Reply
http://www.bikeandbrewwinerytour.com/bikeandbrewwi
Started by Barb. Last reply by Pepe Apr. 7, 2009.
Lincoln Safari - http://lincolnsafari.org/home.php 2 Replies
My boys and I found this to be a fun reason to get on our bikes last summer. Quite a few of the sites aren't too far from trails, or can be reached without fighting major traffic. All you have to do…
Started by Craig Romary. Last reply by Craig Romary Mar. 17, 2009.
Check out this awesome good news on the Lincolnite! 4 Replies
Buses and bikes: http://lincolnite.com/blog/entries/shrinka
Tagged: Larry Worth, Star Tran, Lincoln Trail System, biking
Started by Andrea Davis. Last reply by Pepe Mar. 13, 2009.
Bikes on Earth Day 5 Replies
FYI: Earth Day planning is moving forward and the location for this event will be finalized soon. Bicycles should be a huge part of this event. Here is an excerpt from earthday2009.blogsot.com: The…
Tagged: Lincoln, Day, Earth, bikes
Started by Carol Smith. Last reply by Andrea Davis Mar. 9, 2009.
Bike Commuting in Lincoln 10 Replies
What are your tips for bike commuting in Lincoln? I'm going to be starting to bike to work soon (test-drove a bike my friend is selling, I'm excited!) and I wanted to tap the community wisdom. I've…
Started by Tyler. Last reply by Ragdoll Feb. 24, 2009.
Forwarded Mopac Trail Extension Notice
This may be of some interest to Mopac riders in particular. ====== From: "Tammie Dodge" To: "Tammie Dodge" Subject: Mopac Trail Extension Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:19:53 -0600 Dear Friends, I have…
Tagged: Activate Omaha, Omaha, bicycle trail, Mopac
Started by Dennis Keim Jan. 16, 2009.
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Comment by Tracy on March 20, 2010 at 6:08pm -
The First Annual NSFW Lincoln Tour Ride.
Not Sorry (for) Forgetting Work
Put in now to take April 21st (rain date 4/28) off as a vacation day to celebrate spring on a casual ride around Lincoln with like minded friends. Spend the workday riding, while your co-workers toil away.
Meet at 9am ride ends at 2pm all on city trails. 40-50 miles. 12-14 mph average speed. Ride starts and ends at the intersection of the Rock Island Trail and Billy Wolff Trail on the North Side of the Zoo at 27th & Capital Parkway.
No fee to ride, but bring lunch money, lunch will be at your choice of Havelock restaurants.
* FREE refreshments & prizes from several Lincoln bike shops! Check here for the details: http://nebraskaoutdooraddict.blogspot.com/2010/02/first-annual-nsfw-lincoln-tour-ride.html
Open to anyone. Feel free to share this event with others.
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Comment by Tracy on March 20, 2010 at 5:28pm
- Get this- If you ride your bike to Pepe's Vegetarian Bistro on Sundays for lunch, he will make you lunch for only $5.00!!! Pepe's is at 6220 Havelock Ave! ...and he's open until 2:00 pm on Sundays. Hope to see you there!
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Comment by Craig Romary on March 4, 2010 at 9:51pm - FYI - Fla. deadliest state for walkers, cyclists (compares all states) - http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-02-28-florida-pedestrians-cyclists-deaths_N.htm?csp=34&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomNation-TopStories+(News+-+Nation+-+Top+Stories)
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Comment by Cornbread on November 18, 2009 at 4:40pm -
Indigo Hours
Mon-Wed 8am-6pm
Thursday 8am-10pm
Fri-Sat 8am-11pm
Sunday 12pm-10pm
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Comment by Cornbread on November 17, 2009 at 4:58pm
- Free Espresso at Cafe Indigo in the Hay Market for all folks that ride their bikes to the cafe on Sundays!
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Comment by Pepe on July 7, 2009 at 9:22am -
FREE BREAKFAST.
Thanks again to everyone that showed up for the 1st tuesday BICYCLE COMMUTER APPRECIATION DAY.Free breakfast 1st tues of the month from 7 am-9 am.There are only 2 left for the season(SEPT)Hope to see you next month.
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Comment by The Nebraska Outdoor Addict on June 16, 2009 at 2:57pm -
Join the Cycle are coming to Lincoln 7/31/09
http://nebraskaoutdooraddict.blogspot.com/2009/06/join-cycle-2009-where-can-your-bike.html
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Comment by Ragdoll on May 20, 2009 at 2:25pm - As of yesterday, my favorite thing about my bike is that it's not required to sport the ridiculous new license plate design that my car will have.
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Comment by Amber Nore on May 20, 2009 at 2:14pm - My daughter and I will be at the Biketacular :-) See ya'll there!
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Comment by Barb on May 20, 2009 at 11:10am -
Come enjoy a full day of fun in the sun at the South Capitol Biketacular and the Return of the Capital City Criterium!
Saturday, May 30
South of the State Capitol
Goodhue Boulevard
What is biketacular? The perfect way to spend the day!
Kids will enjoy the bike rodeo that includes an inspection, safety training, and skill training. They'll also get to decorate their bikes and ride in a bike parade. Adults can learn about bike maintenance with experts from local shop Bike Pedalers and they can get tips for safe and efficient bike commuting. Everyone will enjoy a full day of racing as the Capitol Criterium returns with pro and semi-pro racing.
Bike-related prizes will be given to kids who complete all of the stations and to those who participate in the parade and race in the kids race. Two lucky kids will win new bikes.
9-11 Adult races
10-2 events at McPhee Elementary.
bike maintenance station
bike rodeo
bike decorating
information tables
food!
11am Kids' races along Goodhue
12:15 Kids' bike parade
12:45 Mayor Chris Beutler announces prize winners
1-4 Adult races
Bring your bikes, helmets, blankets, and lawn chairs for a full day of fun!
For more information about Biketacular (or if you would like to volunteer), email biketacular@gmail.com or contact Jon Carlson 402.441.7224 or June Griffin 402.613.2304
For more information about the Caiptol City Criterium, contact Sean Craig, Race Director, 402.261.3003 or sean@bikeped.com.
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