Last night was our last Bike Month pop-up hosted at Mr. Boro's in Springboro, OH! Thanks to the Biking in the Boro team for letting us join in on the fun. We also want to say thanks to Chad at Narrow Path Brewing Co. in Loveland, OH for allowing us to hang out on Saturday in the beautiful spot right off of the Loveland Bike Trail. We loved getting to hang out with riders and passers-by to share about why we celebrate #NationalBikeMonth. Congratulations to our Bike Month raffle winners, and happy riding!
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May is National Bike Month and now is the time to kick your planning into high gear. This is a great theme to engage members (retention) by energizing your studio cycling program and creating some outdoor ride opportunities. This is also an easy theme for creating lead generation activities and community partnerships. Key Dates for National Bike Month 🚲 May 5 - National Ride a Bike Day (Star Wars day too, great combo opportunity) May 16 - Bike To Wherever Day, some areas still call it Bike to Work Day Here are a few ideas to help engage members and the community taking advantage of bike month: 1. Hold a bicycle safety class for kids. 2. Make National Ride a Bike Day a huge party in your cycle classes - themes, class length, dress up, prizes and food. 3. Lead an outdoor bike ride from your location or partner with a local bike shop and launch from there. Do short distance, easy all comers rides. 4. For Bike Wherever Day - find out who is sponsoring the one in your area and see if you can have an energy station at your Club. In the bay area it's Bike Eastbay as an example. 5. Partner with a local bike shop and have them come in to do a tire changing class or a clinic on DYI Spring Bike Tune Up. 6. In your studio program do a series of training rides that leads up to an organized outdoor ride. Four Weeks to Your First 100K Ride, idea. Have fun and enjoy the ride. Here is the website to the oldest bicycle organization in the country. Lots of great information available. https://lnkd.in/gKuxfdCZ
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Today marks my 8th race with NYRR this year. Each race brings its own highlights that keep me motivated. For today’s run: 1. Inspiring Encounter: At one point, someone bumped into me and apologized. I didn’t turn around immediately, just waved it off, as bumping into others is commonplace in races. When I did turn, I noticed he only had half of his right arm, which explained why he couldn’t control his swings. I felt a mix of gratitude and empathy. 2. Rainy Challenge: The race took place in heavy rain, with water pouring down like cats and dogs. My shoes made a lot of squeaking noise, and I was soaking wet—beyond wet, actually. However, the temperature in the 80s was much better than the usual 90-100 degrees. Additionally, running alongside so many people made the power of community palpable. 3. Smooth Logistics: Dropping off and picking up my bag was a breeze! The volunteers were amazing, fast, and professionally organized. I appreciated the great efficiency of the NYRR team and the runners, whose day jobs likely contribute to efficiency for the human race. For a moment, I felt proud to be part of this community. The distance for today’s race was too short and the incremental weather made it unlikely a PB, in other words, like many things, it is likely lost in memory lane - however, those highlights would stay with me for a long time, and continue to motivate me and keep me going.
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Safety should always be our top priority, especially when it comes to on-road biking. Did you know that protected bike lane designs are preferred by most for their safety measures? While it may not be possible to build a trail or side path everywhere, a protected bike lane can provide a safe and reliable option for riders of all ages and abilities. Let's prioritize safety and advocate for protected bike lanes in our communities.
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I finished the Miami Marathon this weekend. In one word the experience was: OVERWHELMING. The 26.2 trek was filled with ups and downs. It truly was an emotional rollercoaster. I have ran many races before but I noticed an interesting juxtaposition this time around. Though you are surrounded by hundreds of people working for the same goal, it is really a “You vs. You” experience once the start horn goes off. There is a lot of camaraderie thought the entire course but it was also filled with moments of extreme loneliness. There is a point that no amount of gels, snacks, Gatorade, music can push to the next mile marker. That’s when you have to reach into within to find the strength to continue. I used the walk-and-run technique when my feet could not take the pounding any more, taking short, choppy BUT consistent steps forward in those really hard moments. In mile 23, I got a second wind that propelled me towards mile 25 and 26. I used that wind to run as far as I could before slowing down again. Many spectators were present cheering on their loved ones, but more broadly, all of the runners as well. I used this cheerful energy to get me through the latter stages of the race. In effect, I got extremely emotional when I saw my family cheering me on during the last mile. The waterworks just came out of me. I could not help it but seeing them was the morale booster I needed to finish the race. A few of the lessons I gathered from this experience: 1) You can't accessorize your way to victory. 2) Cheer for others while running your own race. 3) It is okay to slow down before getting that much needed breakthrough. 4) When the breakthrough comes, use it the best of your abilities. This race was one for the ages. Final time: 6 Hours 15 minutes.
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Races come in all sorts of shapes…there’s the 100m sprint, the 5km fun run (sorry to all you runners out there but fun & run are 2 words that in my opinion should never go together!) and then there’s the marathon. They all share one thing in common – a project end point, an actual finish line, a date when that ‘thing your doing’ is due. Often it can be hard to know where to start, how to train and your starting place will be different to someone else’s. Your race, while similar, will be different too. Writing a grant application or report can often feel like a ‘race’ against time. It doesn’t need to though. I’ve found the best thing is to start early. Have a plan. Then work your plan. I’ll be talking about ‘the plan’ @ the ‘SOLD OUT’ East Gippsland Shire Council Event Masterclasses happening next Tuesday and Wednesday. If you are planning an event in the East Gippsland Shire and haven’t got your ticket yet, you can jump on the waitlist. And if that’s not you and you want a mentor to help you develop a plan that will get your grant to the finish line, send a DM and we can have a chat about out how I can help you. https://lnkd.in/gJVF-pdj https://lnkd.in/gkDsZZDP Photo credit: Holly's Brag (check out Blue51 Communications!!)
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Need some tips for celebrating Bike Month around the Kansas City region this month? From biking to work to meeting people who love bicycles, we’ve outlined a range of ways to get on two wheels on the WAY TO GO blog.
How to Celebrate Bike Month
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In late 2017, Christie Tracy reached out to Vandoit for more information..."We expected the typical sales pitch, but instead, we had a genuine conversation with someone who understood our needs and shared our passion for cycling. From that moment on, we felt like we were part of the Vandoit family, not just customers, and we took a leap of faith by placing our trust in the company to build our dream van." Read more about the Tracy's leap of faith to get into their dream campervan in this blog!
A Leap of Faith On A Campervan That Met All Of Our Needs - Vandoit
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“𝘊𝘺𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘶𝘱 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘯. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘣𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘨𝘰!” - Conor Bicycling is how many Pittsburghers get to work, school, shopping, and appointments. See our blog for how you can support more safe biking and walking connections to fulfill these daily needs --> https://lnkd.in/e-JVEprC
Together, we transform streets to transform lives: Part 3 - BikePGH
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🔦On this #fueledisfast Friday, we are excited to introduce you to Emily Moreshead, PMP 🚵 Emily is gearing up to tackle the challenging Leadville Trail 100 MTB next month after taking on the Leadville Stage Race last year! Learn more about Emily on the Nutrify blog (link below). #femaleathletenutrition #evidencebasednutrition #sportsnutritionassessment #sportsnutritioncoaching #mealplanning #hydrationassessment
Nutrify Athlete Spotlight: Emily Moreshead - Nutrify Performance Nutrition for Women
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While there are many ways to improve biking in your community, PeopleForBikes' team of experts collected the top four most successful policies you can support to boost your City Ratings score along with inspiring examples of recent wins from cities nationwide. Learn how to make your city better for biking at https://bit.ly/3WOkoXg
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