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Bicyclist harassment outlawed by Los Angeles City Council
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New law makes it a crime for drivers to threaten cyclists verbally or
physically.

By Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times

July 21 2011

The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday passed a pioneering new law intended
to protect bicyclists from harassment by motorists.

The complete article can be viewed at:
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bicycle-law-20110721,0,3219222.story

FULLMOON RIDE 7/14/11 PHOTOS

There were about 25 riders in attendance for last night's Full Moon Ride. We hope everyone had fun! We will see you folks next month!

Next Full Moon Ride:

Saturday - August 13th, 2011

As always, ride leaves from Beach Park (entrance to the bike path) at 7PM. This is a slow, fun, social ride where everybody is welcome to join. The pace varies from 10-12 mph with mid points and stops for water breaks.

Schools out for the summer!

Ashley, 13, is one of the many wonderful volunteers; spending time during the summer with us working on bicycles and keeping our bike kitchen active and functioning.

MOHAWK STREET EXTENSION TO BE OPEN.

Lets get some cyclist on bikes at this event!

"The City of Bakersfield and the Thomas Roads Improvement Program are pleased to invite the public to a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Westside Parkway Phase 1 – Mohawk Street Extension – on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. The ceremony will be held atop the new Kern River Bridge just north of the Truxtun Avenue/Mohawk Street intersection. The road will officially open to the public following the event, but construction workers will remain at the job site for a few more weeks while they complete minor details on the roadway and bridges."  Via - KERO 23

New/Old Bike Mechanics

If you haven't been down to the Bicycle Kitchen recently, we now have two New/Old mechanic downstairs. Joe O'Grady & Matt Peterson have been working diligently on repairs and the maintenance of the bike shop. Stop by and say Hello! 1708 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301

SHOP HOURS

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY: 10:00AM - 2:00PM

THURSDAY & FRIDAY: 3:00PM - 7:00PM

SATURDAY: 8:00AM 12:00PM

RIP ALTON SACEAUX

On Wednesday, residents in Bakersfield may notice a string of bicyclists riding on Chester Avenue with black armbands and wonder what is going on. A bicycle funeral procession not quite but similar! Tuesday marks the Two Year Anniversary of our dear friend Alton Saceaux’s death.  On June 29, 2009 Alton Saceaux a friend too many in the community, a husband, a father and a grandfather was struck and killed by a drunk driver while riding his bike on South Union Avenue.  There is not a day that goes by since his tragic death that Alton is not in my thoughts.   In memory of my dear friend and friend too many we will be holding a remembrance ride on Wednesday June 29, 2011 that will start at the Liberty Bell in Downtown Bakersfield meet at 6:00 PM ride starts at 6:30 P.M. and proceed along Chester Avenue to Union to the site of the accident.  We urge all of you who knew Alton and those of you who did not to join us in this ride of remembrance to bring awareness as a collective group that if you are behind the wheel of a car, the only thing we cyclist ask is a little more room and most important just a little patience and please do not drive drunk.

Third Thursdays - 06/16/2011