New to Bicycle Commuting?

Biking in Albuquerque is fun, easy, and good for your health, your wallet, and your world. In honor of $4.00/gallon of gasoline, we've compiled several great resources for you.

**League of American Bicyclists' Tips for Commuters

**Take a Bicycle 101 Class - Not just for beginners!

**Look at our commuting page.

**Learn how to put your bike on the bus (a video featuring our VP Ben Savoca) and on the Rail Runner.

**Find a new bike map at your local bike shop.

**Email Biciaccion for free trip planning & first-time commute buddy.

**Email board[at]bikeabq.org to find out if we can match you with someone who commutes near you.

P.S. We would not recommend biking in a suit & tie during the summer unless you live very close to work.

Support "Kerry's Law"

Kerry Lujan, 19, the daughter of BikeABQ member, Judy Lujan was killed by a hit and run driver in Colorado in late May.  Kerry was on foot at the time.  Kerry was hit twice by two different drivers that fled the scene.  The first driver to hit Kerry turned himself in due to intense media coverage 10 hours after her death.  There is no way of knowing his blood alcohol level was at the time he hit Kerry, so he will not be charged with DUI.  Therefore, he is in less trouble for leaving Kerry on the road than he would have been if he were intoxicated and stopped to help her.  Judy is asking support for a “Kerry’s Law” that would reverse this situation.

Please contact Julie Lujan to get involved in creating "Kerry's Law."

The memorial ride was held July 13, 2008. It was approximately 5 miles long and incorporated the Paseo del Bosque Trail and a few ditch banks in the area with dirt surfaces.

When:

Sunday July 13, 2008, 5:30pm

Where (Click for maps):

Starts at the Paseo Del Bosque Alameda Trail Head

Contact:

Julie Luna, julie@bikeabq.org,
505-265-9357

Summer Newsletter Hot Off the Presses!

Our newsletter with the latest Burque biking info is out. Here are some ways to get your copy:

1)Pick up our latest newsletter at any local bicycle shop.
2)Click here to open a PDF version.
3)Email Angelina (angelina[at]bikeabq.org) with your address.

Don't forget to send in the membership form at the back of the newsletter. You'll be a member of the hippest bike advocacy org in town.

THANK YOU to Bike to Work Day Sponsors!

May 16, 2008 was Albuquerque's Bike to Work Day. BikeABQ, City of Albuquerque, and NM Rail Runner hosted five food and information stops in Albuquerque and Los Lunas. Over 500 cyclists were in attendance! Be sure to thank our sponsors!.

Thank You to All of Our Great Volunteers!

Thank you to all of the volunteers who made Bike Month and the Santa Fe and Albuquerque Century happen!

Bike Swap:
There were 80 volunteers working around 532 hours. Over 500 items checked in and 325 bicycles were for sale. We raised approximately $6,000 with this event.

Bike to Work Day:
There were 429 free drawing tickets entered, plus quite a few more cyclists who didn’t enter. We went through even more bagels! We had a new stop at Los Lunas. Mayor Martin Chavez and County Manager Thaddeus Lucero spoke at the Downtown stop. Next year we’ll have a stop on the West Side.

Santa Fe Century: Between 2,000-3,000 cyclists rode the SFC, and we fed almost all of them at the Heartbreak Hill Food Stop! Wow!

Albuquerque Century:
Volunteers successfully directed about 900 cyclists over some 115 miles of roads, bike trails, and bike lanes. Very impressive!

Congratulations to all those who rode in the Centuries, too!

See you all next year!

2008 Albuquerque Bike Maps Out

Beautiful new maps, complete with biking safety and the bicycle traffic code are out as of Bike to Work Day (May 16th). Stop by your local bike shop to pick up a copy. You can also request a hard copy mailed to you from the City by calling 768-2680 or emailing here (include your address.)

Classes: Biking 101 & Bike Mechanics

There are a number of great Biking 101 & Beginner and Advanced Mechanics Classes coming up. Click on "Classes" on the left margin to find out the lastest info!

NEW! Southeast New Mexico Cycling

A message from the director of the new cycling organization in NM:

Southeast New Mexico Cycling was recently organized to support cycling. We already have about 70 participating cyclists and are growing fast. We intend to offer clinics on cycling and bicycle repair/maintenance, support regular rides, and offer postings on our website (www.senmcycling.com) for regional cycling events. Cycling activity is growing fast in this part of the state and our group seeks to support cycling in every way possible. Within our group, we have established competitive cyclists and people new to the sport. Consequently, we are offering rides for all levels of interest and ability. We’ve already sponsored several rides between Carlsbad and Hobbs and have developed teams to participate in numerous cycling events in New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona. Cyclists traveling through or to the Hobbs area should contact us about the possibility of joining in on one or more of our rides. We’ve had people from Europe and several other states join our rides. We’ve even arranged special rides for out of town guests. We look forward to joining with groups such as yours in advancing cycling related issues.

Website

www.senmcycling.com

The Kym Samuels Bike Safety Fund

On February 10, 2007 a pick-up truck ran a red light at the intersection of Lomas and Yale striking a cyclist.  The cyclist, Kym Samuels, was incredibly lucky.  Although she was hospitalized, her helmet stayed intact and saved her from any head injuries.

Kym has asked that in lieu of flowers, people donate money to BikeABQ to help prevent accidents like this from happening in the future. BikeABQ has created the Kym Samuels Bike Safety Fund, which will be used for motorist education programs. Kym's sister, Lisa Moore, has set up a system through Network for Good and Six Degrees to facilitate the donation process. Use the buttons to the right to make a donation.

Alternately, you may mail a check made out to BikeABQ to our address listed below, with "Kym Samuels Bike Safety Fund" on the endorsement line:

BikeABQ
PO Box 4119
Albuquerque, NM 87196-4119

Our thoughts are with Kym, her family, and her boyfriend Ryan. We wish her the speediest recovery and we thank you in advance for your donation.
Any donation of $25 or more will also grant you a one-year membership to BikeABQ.

Downloads/Links:

Donation Page

In Memory of Paula Higgins

Please address donations in memory of Paula Higgins to:
BikeABQ
PO Box 4119
Albuquerque, NM 87196-4119

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