Albany Bicycle Coalition

Paul de Vivie (1853-1930), who wrote as ‘Velocio’, was an early advocate of the bicycle, supposed inventor of the derailleur and the father of French cycle touring.  Here are his seven commandments for the wise cyclist:

1. Keep your stops short and few.

2. Eat before you’re hungry, drink before you’re thirsty.

3. Never get too tired to eat or sleep.

4. Add a layer before you’re cold, take one off before you’re hot.

5. Lay off wine, meat and tobacco on tour.

6. Ride within yourself, especially in the first hour.

7. Never show off.

Velocio’s 7 Commandments for the Wise Cyclist

Written by Lorenz Worden

Agenda

ABC, Inc. Monthly Meeting

1/27/11

(LaSalle School, Chapel – Cultural Center, 391 Western Ave., Albany, Traffic Circle)

Clean Up Items –

• New Logo – Design from Maria?

Reports – Quick Updates

Agenda (several are carryovers) –

• By laws
• NYSTEA Membership
• Pre-Licensing Driver’s Ed Course – Was announced 9/13/10 following death of 23-year-old cyclist killed driver opened car door into cyclist’s path. Letter/contact campaign to our State Senators to bring awareness to this issue (NYBC not doing)
• Gateways to Albany (Lorenz et al.) – Brief discussion – is it feasible to explore?
• Review of proposed Bicycle Month 2011 schedule
• Detail Review of Bike Expo 2011
  • Permit
  • Work plan
  • Updates

ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS –

• Next Rides – Critical Mass – 1/28; 1st Friday Gallery Spin Ride – Fri 2/4
• Next Meeting – Thr, 2/24
• LCI Road l Classes/Savvy Cyclist – For dates, times, and locations, contact – John (hardworkinjohn@aol.com, 225-4209) or Claire (cbnolou@yahoo.com, 209-6477).
• Road Hazard (pothole, tree limb, etc.) – call 434-CITY to report or use the “Fix It Map” at http://blog.timesunion.com/gettingthere/fix-it-map/.

Written by Lorenz Warden

I love when people do the leg work for me.

In an article by Stacey Moses she outline why bicycling can save your life, or at least extend it a little. We all know this, some more then others, but it bears repeating because we don’t say it enough. We get caught up in the politics of it all. What can we do to make the roads better? How can we get more people to ride bikes? The simple fact of the matter is that Bicycling is good for your health, plain and simple. So read and enjoy the fact that you will be healthier in the long run, ummm… bike.

The Salubrious Commute: How Pedaling Can Save Your Life