Monthly Archives: February 2012

by Lorenz M. Worden | February 8, 2012 · 5:10 pm

ABC Continues as an Affiliate Member of the League of American Bicyclists

We just received notice of our renewal as an affiliate member of the League of American Bicyclists .

The benefits of this for ABC are –

Access to LAB’s resources
“Halo effect” of being affiliated with a (the) national bicycle advocacy organization
Possible advantage in Albany later becoming a LAB-designated “bicycle friendly” community
Access to LAB’s insurance program (e.g., for ABC-hosted events and rides, protection for officers)

Albany Bicycle Coalition is also affiliated with the New York State Transportation Equity Alliance.

Gallery Spin – 1st Friday, February 3, 2012

It was a little chilly, but clear and dry for February’s 1st Friday Gallery Spin bicycle ride. Lark Street was humming with lots of walkers and gawkers and some great exhibits. Albany Bicycle Coalition’s own Bob Anderson was the featured artist at the Upstate Artists Guild gallery with his photography exhibit of rescued puppies and dogs. UAG generously made this a 50/50 benefit split between Out of the Pits and the gallery. Bob had some captivating photos of the dogs and it was great to see his efforts in supporting the cause. If you haven’t had a chance to see the Call of the Wild exhibit at UAG, try to catch it (Thr & Fri – 5:30-8:00, Sat & Sun – 2:00-6:00, 247 Lark St.).

Map/Location of Bike Racks in Albany

I have to thank Don O’Dell for his last post which promotes the Capital Region Transportation Authority’s Bike Rack Program. The map posted below is from the CDTA website. It pin points the location of (presumably) all the bike racks in the Albany Area.

If you know of a place where bike racks are needed, please contact the CDTA to ask about the Bike Rack Program, or contact us, we maybe able to help.

http://www.cdta.org/schedules_map_bike_rack.php