oliviamloy comment-17640 2009-11-12T01:15:31Z 2009-11-12T01:15:31Z I saw them! So cool that I got my questions answered. Sac press, you're the bomb. Tweeders, too. :) oliviamloy 2009-11-12T01:15:31Z John Boyer comment-17623 2009-11-11T17:35:13Z 2009-11-11T17:35:13Z I still am amazed that 80+ cyclists attended after being conceived little over a month beforehand. I will also add that I can not remember a more pleasurable ride than this one. There will be more to come. http://sactotweed.blogspot.com/ John Boyer 2009-11-11T17:35:13Z Ali Tabatabai comment-17571 2009-11-10T16:33:57Z 2009-11-10T16:33:57Z Yeah, maybe if the police catch the theif riding the stolen bike, they can cite them for not having the proper equipment too. Ali Tabatabai 2009-11-10T16:33:57Z TAB comment-17534 2009-11-10T06:44:36Z 2009-11-10T06:44:36Z Well looks like I missed an awesome cycling event. I had plans to ride in it, but i took an early morning bike ride and almost froze to death and couldn't stop shaking the cold off nearing start of event . Bummer! I won't be taking any pre rides for the next Tweed and that's for sure. I am very pleased to hear there was a great turnout. Great write up John. TAB 2009-11-10T06:44:36Z gsshark comment-17314 2009-11-05T17:22:38Z 2009-11-05T17:22:38Z I second Pixilou. A potentially good story, poor execution. Subliminal advert for Onespeed? gsshark 2009-11-05T17:22:38Z Pixilou comment-17161 2009-11-03T16:10:37Z 2009-11-03T16:10:37Z This was horribly written Pixilou 2009-11-03T16:10:37Z thsas comment-16393 2009-10-27T00:30:17Z 2009-10-27T00:30:17Z Both my neighbors had their patio furniture stolen off their porchs. Hard to understand. thsas 2009-10-27T00:30:17Z Denise Coleman comment-16386 2009-10-26T17:49:13Z 2009-10-26T17:49:13Z OH ! Not nice at all to add insult to injury by tattling... Denise Coleman 2009-10-26T17:49:13Z waldorfandstatler comment-16359 2009-10-26T17:18:14Z 2009-10-26T17:18:14Z Is that green bicycle street legal? I don't see a hand brake! Sounds like an email to Officer Michelle is in order... waldorfandstatler 2009-10-26T17:18:14Z Kris comment-16337 2009-10-26T03:43:01Z 2009-10-26T03:43:01Z I am also, very sorry for your loss. I can attest from first hand experience, most bike locks are useless. They are more of an inconvenience to a thief than deterrant. I had a defective combination on a bicycle chain lock. I (along with ano less than a half dozen kind passer-byes)were unable to open it. Finally, someone came back with a warped and rusty saw. In less than a minute, my bike was free. I'm certain that a crook with a halksaw in decent condition can beat that time! Research what lock you use and pay more. It will still be far less than replacing your bike! Also engrave your name somewhere so it can be traced and ID'd if found. Kris 2009-10-26T03:43:01Z Bill Albertson comment-16336 2009-10-26T03:25:43Z 2009-10-26T03:25:43Z One of the local bike advocacy orgs in Sac needs to get together with the Sheriffs and SacPD to put together a bait bike program. Same thing as a bait car, but with the bait bike you can track the thieves to where they are pawning their goods to and take down the whole theft chain. All they would need is a small GPS and $500 hidden in the frame of a Cannondale to take the penalty well beyond the threshold of grand theft. I normally wouldn't be so irate about this, but I get to work, school, and the store on my bike. It isn't just my ride, I use it to get my daughter around too. It is my primary form of transportation, and when it is gone it is just as devastating as losing my only car. A "decent" bike will set you back almost $500 new, and a really good bike will easily be worth more than $1200 to outfit it for specific use. I've had two bikes stolen, and property damage due to bike thieves trying to take out structural supports to get at a bike. I'd love to see these punks get some jailtime for taking away people's work rides. Bill Albertson 2009-10-26T03:25:43Z John Boyer comment-16331 2009-10-26T03:02:49Z 2009-10-26T03:02:49Z Thank you, you are very kind I will use every means possible John Boyer 2009-10-26T03:02:49Z John Boyer comment-16330 2009-10-26T02:56:46Z 2009-10-26T02:56:46Z They werent mine but 2 dear friends. I too have lost many a bike but alas Ive gotten smarter. They had forgotten their Big lock and just had a cable on them. The good news is they have been spotted at the Folsom auction from a craigs add I posted and hopefully they will be returned John Boyer 2009-10-26T02:56:46Z Pinelli comment-16321 2009-10-25T22:13:07Z 2009-10-25T22:13:07Z So sorry Mr. Boyer--what kind of lock did you use? I too have "lost" oodles of bicycles in my long career as a rider/worker-on-a-bike. The newer Kryptonites deter the old pen-cap and dust remover method, BTW. Pinelli 2009-10-25T22:13:07Z bhance comment-16319 2009-10-25T21:39:25Z 2009-10-25T21:39:25Z Sorry to hear about your bikes getting stolen - but *please* consider registering them on stolenbicycleregistry.com. Even though it's a long shot, you may get your bikes back - or better yet, help nail a thief. (It's also free) bhance 2009-10-25T21:39:25Z Patrick J. comment-16318 2009-10-25T21:09:13Z 2009-10-25T21:09:13Z Spike? It's not a spike just because your bike got stolen, although I'm sorry for your loss. I've had so many bikes stolen. One was chained to my front porch on the second story and was stolen in broad day light. Patrick J. 2009-10-25T21:09:13Z Marc Christensen comment-14601 2009-09-28T23:01:53Z 2009-09-28T23:01:53Z Let's hear it for good news! And evoking the better angels of our nature ... Marc Christensen 2009-09-28T23:01:53Z Reno comment-14598 2009-09-28T22:38:51Z 2009-09-28T22:38:51Z great job! Sorry I missed the event sounds like a good time. Reno 2009-09-28T22:38:51Z John Boyer comment-2575 2009-01-22T00:54:31Z 2009-01-22T00:54:31Z Not much Susan. Come in and pick a good bike that needs a little attention and a mechanic will show YOU how to get it up to safety standards. He or she will also advise you how to make it more comfortable i.e. seats, grips and pedal upgrades and fit you to the bike as well. But you will be taught a skill and thats very important in todays world. Investing in ability is the best thing to do right now John Boyer 2009-01-22T00:54:31Z Susan Arroyo comment-2494 2009-01-20T00:27:06Z 2009-01-20T00:27:06Z how much would it cost to get a bike built? Susan Arroyo 2009-01-20T00:27:06Z John Boyer comment-2522 2009-01-20T00:09:59Z 2009-01-20T00:09:59Z Ill be hitting up my local schools to participate. Thanks for the link bikeczar! John Boyer 2009-01-20T00:09:59Z Yvette Lessard comment-2513 2009-01-19T19:21:50Z 2009-01-19T19:21:50Z I'm not sure that's the best idea, for kids. While in theory it's great, pedestrians and bicyclists get hit a lot. As much as I'd like them to get exercise and use less energy, I'd feel better with them in cars or on buses. Though, buses are horribly unsafe, too...sigh. Yvette Lessard 2009-01-19T19:21:50Z bikeczar2008 comment-2457 2009-01-19T00:45:36Z 2009-01-19T00:45:36Z Safe Routes to School has funds available for those schools that are in need of safer pathways, signage, crosswalks, etc. All these improvements must take place within 2 miles of the school. All you need to do is apply! The National Center for Safe Routes to School assists communities in developing successful Safe Routes to School strategies. Take advantage of this program while funds are available, so check out their website at http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/index.cfm bikeczar2008 2009-01-19T00:45:36Z John Boyer comment-2453 2009-01-18T18:31:55Z 2009-01-18T18:31:55Z Phil, Once Sacbikekitchen grows deeper roots we will be taking on more responsibility for getting kids to ride to school. I work at Carmichael Cycle and I ask every kid that walks thru the door if they ride to school and if they say no I ask them what would have to happen in order for them to ride. Planting the idea is the first step and then acting on the idea is the next. SAFETY is the concern and we need to erect a support system and arm these kids with riding skills. We will be in touch. John Boyer 2009-01-18T18:31:55Z Phil Pluckebaum comment-2432 2009-01-18T06:11:15Z 2009-01-18T06:11:15Z I am seeking a group of people who are interested in getting bikes in the hands of kids to ride to school. If you, or someone you know, would like to work to promote ridership amongst students, please contact me at pluckebaum@hotmail.com Thank you, Phil Pluckebaum Phil Pluckebaum 2009-01-18T06:11:15Z Mark Forsyth comment-2024 2009-01-13T19:41:37Z 2009-01-13T19:41:37Z The thing I love about Sacramento Press is that they publish what people are interested in. The fact that violence isn't smothering this site shows us that people don't really want to hear about it everyday. I would like to see the news stations follow suit. Mark Forsyth 2009-01-13T19:41:37Z John Boyer comment-2076 2009-01-10T01:12:41Z 2009-01-10T01:12:41Z Jasmine Kannady made a slicing drive to the basket with .03 on the clock. Was a great game! John Boyer 2009-01-10T01:12:41Z Susan Arroyo comment-2092 2009-01-10T00:44:10Z 2009-01-10T00:44:10Z Go Sac State ! Susan Arroyo 2009-01-10T00:44:10Z Mark Forsyth comment-2083 2009-01-09T21:03:42Z 2009-01-09T21:03:42Z Congrats to the Sac State women's team! How exactly did they win? A buzzer beating shot? Mark Forsyth 2009-01-09T21:03:42Z Tracy B. comment-1860 2009-01-05T00:44:38Z 2009-01-05T00:44:38Z I plan on stopping at the Sacramento Bike Kitchen this Saturday. I need some instruction on maintaining my bike and It sounds like a good place to start. See you there. Tracy B. 2009-01-05T00:44:38Z John Boyer comment-1818 2009-01-03T19:17:37Z 2009-01-03T19:17:37Z spread the word evil luci I am looking for partners. Bike rental would be nice for the expanding river trail, quick flat fix, accessories and bike advocacy would be welcome to old sac. Meanwhile the Sacbike kitchen is alive and well and opening on 19th and I. Grand opening party this Second Saturday John Boyer 2009-01-03T19:17:37Z Tracy B. comment-1817 2009-01-03T11:08:56Z 2009-01-03T11:08:56Z hey,a bike shop.That would be good. Tracy B. 2009-01-03T11:08:56Z John Boyer comment-1018 2008-11-22T16:29:11Z 2008-11-22T16:29:11Z "An open conversation does not have to be hostile as you see in the Bee." And in the end it always chops up progress when sensationalism, fabrication and conflict runs the communication lines of our community. I applaud your new vision and flow of communication. My hat is off and I bow to your vision. John Boyer 2008-11-22T16:29:11Z Ben Ilfeld comment-1014 2008-11-21T20:34:53Z 2008-11-21T20:34:53Z An open conversation does not have to be hostile as you see in the Bee. Cars and Bikes have to live together and its really nothing new. We have to have laws and streets that protect people, starting with pedestrians actually. The matter has always been can we get the most out of our streets as places for transportation, commerce, and living neighborhoods. Ben Ilfeld 2008-11-21T20:34:53Z