bike-related news

There are some bike happenings coming up!  The days are getting longer and my legs are getting stronger!

First I have to give a SHOUT OUT to the next CicLAvia which is April 6th From 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., along Iconic Wilshire Boulevard.  We might get a group together and ride from Glendale.  Cost: FREE.

Second, the Amgen Tour de California is rolling through SoCal. Stage 6 - Santa Clarita to Mountain High Friday, May 16, 2014.  Riders will roll out of Santa Clarita at 11:35am and bike 94.4 mi to finish at Mt. Baldy.  Elev Gain: 11,700ft.  That's a Friday and I might see the riders somewhere along that course.  Stage 7 (May 17) starts at 11:40 am again from Santa Clarita finishing with laps around Pasadena.  It will be great to ride over there and watch some real professionals.  This is a Saturday and is FREE for spectators.



Third, want to discuss the Jewel City Fun & Fitness Ride.  Happening May 18, 2014 in Glendale, CA http://www.glendalerotarynoon.org  This should be a great LOCAL community event.  I've never done it before but I found it on active.com.  I will look into this as a way to learn new routes and connect with other people here in Glendale that care about bicycle issues.  Cost: $15-40. 

I read in the News-Press (Saturday-Sunday March, 8-9) that about $138,000 is slated to pay for improvements in Glendale to cover markings and signage along segments including Broadway between San Fernando Road and the eastern city limits.  Glendale's bicycle plan includes 100 miles of bike lanes, roughly five times that which currently exists.  About $2 million has been spent since 2004 on bike lanes, bike racks, and street improvements near schools.  Thank you City Council!  Keep approving bike projects, please.

Lastly, I wanted to share this awesome "Mini Medical School for the Public" video I saw on YouTube. Registered dietitian Heather Schwartz Garza discusses advice for cyclists (both amateur and competitive) which really helped us understand why we got headaches after our most recent bike ride to Hollywood (due to dehydration most likely).  We learned that if you ride for longer than 1 hour, you must pay careful attention to your nutritional needs to avoid feeling crabby for 2-3 days afterwards.