Fairbanks Cycle Club News
New information about the Steese Expressway trail tunnel
Two new pieces of good information regarding the Steese Expressway trail underpass. And even though the news is good, don’t forget to let the Assembly know you support the project if you haven’t already. Read about the new information here. www.interioralaskatrails.org/2023/04/25/update-on-steese-tunnel-as-part-of-steese-johansen-project/ <www.interioralaskatrails.org/2023/04/25/update-on-steese-tunnel-as-part-of-steese-johansen-project/>
Call for Bike to Work Week Volunteers
Bike to Work Week (May 15-19) and Bike to Work Day (May 19) are coming up next month!
FCC is helping the Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation Department put on some great Bike to Work Week events. Who would like to help?! Here’s what is needed:
- Volunteers to help on the morning of Monday, May 15, and Wednesday, May 17. There will be two tents with snacks and swag for any bike commuters, one on the east side of town and one on the west side of town.
- Volunteers to help on Friday (Bike to Work Day) at the End of Week Bash at the Carlson Center from 4:00 to 6:00pm.
- Volunteers to help with a couple of ice cream and riding events in the Griffin Park area. Details are still being worked out on this, but it will be held in the afternoon after school.
- Any businesses, groups, or individuals who would like to set up their own “bike commuter stops” with swag and/or snacks on any morning of Bike to Work Week (May 15-19). Organizers can help you choose good places to set up your stops.
Anyone interested in helping should contact FNSB Parks and Recreation Specialist Evee Rynish (Evee.Rynish@fnsb.gov or 907-459-1028).
Help Needed Now with Steese Expressway Trail Underpass
Trail users, your help is needed ASAP.
We have a chance to include a Steese Expressway underpass at the Steese/Johansen intersection as part of a major overhaul of the intersection. In fact, trail volunteers have been working on getting the underpass for years.
It would allow a variety of trail users, motorized and non-motorized, to access trails and other facilities on the east side of the Steese, such as the trails in Birch Hill Recreation Area, to trails and facilities, on the west side, such as the Creamer’s Field Refuge trails and the shopping area.
Unfortunately, the underpass appears that it might not get included in the project. But efforts are underway to make sure that it does. And we need your help now!
Please read the article at the link below explaining the situation and then make sure to check out the “Here’s How You Can Help” section.
www.interioralaskatrails.org/2023/04/23/your-help-needed-with-steese-expressway-trail-underpass/
We have a chance to include a Steese Expressway underpass at the Steese/Johansen intersection as part of a major overhaul of the intersection. In fact, trail volunteers have been working on getting the underpass for years.
It would allow a variety of trail users, motorized and non-motorized, to access trails and other facilities on the east side of the Steese, such as the trails in Birch Hill Recreation Area, to trails and facilities, on the west side, such as the Creamer’s Field Refuge trails and the shopping area.
Unfortunately, the underpass appears that it might not get included in the project. But efforts are underway to make sure that it does. And we need your help now!
Please read the article at the link below explaining the situation and then make sure to check out the “Here’s How You Can Help” section.
www.interioralaskatrails.org/2023/04/23/your-help-needed-with-steese-expressway-trail-underpass/
FCC Anti-social media newsletter: Trike demos; Green Bikes sale; Yankovich/Miller Hill open house
*FCC FACEBOOK WEEKLY WRAP-UP* *(An anti-social media compendium for our non-Facebook members)*
(Sorry to those who are getting the double emails. We will soon get rid of this FCC listserv. If you would like to continue getting these, you will need to be a member of the Fairbanks Cycle Club. Sign up here: www.fairbankscycleclub.org/membership/)
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*TRIKE ALASKA OFFERING DEMO RIDES AT OUTDOOR SHOW*Trike Alaska will be at the Outdoor Show this weekend and will be giving free demo rides.
Shared from Trike Alaska
Are you ready to get some exercise and get in shape when the snow melts? It’s not about getting in shape, it’s about staying in shape for the rest of your life and you don’t do something for the rest of your life unless you enjoy it.
If that hunched over position with a lot of weight on your wrists and your neck cranked back, sitting on a few square inches of steel covered by a quarter inch of foam on a regular bike isn’t for you anymore, an e-assist recumbent tadpole trike might be what you’re looking for.
Instead of nervously scanning the road immediately in front of you to avoid loose gravel and potholes so you don’t end up dumping it, a trike allows you to lean back, supported by a few square feet of foam covered seat with a commanding view that allows you to visually look around you without worrying about balancing anything.
But you have to test ride one to really get the sensation. It’s called getting the trike smile. And it’s something you will look forward to doing every day instead of knowing that you should get some exercise, but put it off because it’s not fun.  Trike Alaska will be at the Outdoor Show at the Carlson center this coming weekend. Weather permitting you can take a demo rides outside. We have a good selection of ICE and Catrike trikes that will be there for you to contemplate. See you there. fairbanksevents.com/outdoor-show/
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*UAF GREEN BIKES SALE*Reminder that UAF Green Bikes will be having a sale on April 26.
Shared from UAF Green Bikes
Come to our garage sale on Wednesday, April 26, 4-6pm at the Wood Center Lounge! We will be selling some of our older fleet bikes, as well as some tools, parts and accessories. For more info: 907- 474-7375 or uaf-greenbikes@alaska.edu
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*BIKE/PED ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING*The Bike/Ped Advisory Committee for FAST Planning (Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation Planning) will be meeting next Thursday. Main Agenda Items include: *Eco Counters *College Road/Illinois Street Intersection Signage and Snow Removal *MACS Transit *Bikeways Map/Bike Friendly Business Program *Annual Bicycle and Pedestrian Count *Curb Ramp Accessibility
notice.alaska.gov/210801
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*OPEN HOUSE ON YANKOVICH/MILLER HILL ROAD PROJECT*An open house on the Yankovich Road/Miller Hill Road Reconstruction and Multi Use Path project will be held on Wednesday, May 3 at 5:30 p.m. at UAF U-Park Building, 1000 University Ave, Rm 156. The goal of this project is to make Yankovich and Miller Hill roads safer for all users.
Learn more about the open house and project here. dot.alaska.gov/nreg/yankovich-miller/
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*REDUCING BIKEPACKING WASTE*Cycling is usually considered eco-friendly, but there are aspects of bikepacking that might not be so green. Here’s an article that gives tips on how to reduce your impact.
Shared from BIKEPACKING.com
Convenience has become so second nature that we often seek it out without thinking, even in our outdoor adventures. If you’re disheartened by all the discarded packaging that seems to accompany the pursuit of the simple life, check out this fully updated guide to Low-Waste Bikepacking for hints and tips for reducing the trash you create on your next bike tour… bikepacking.com/plan/guide-low-waste-bikepacking/
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*FAST PLANNING GETS FAMILY FRIENDLY AWARD*Nice to see this! FAST Planning does a lot for bike/ped infrastructure around Fairbanks.
Shared from Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation Planning is in Fairbanks, AK. April 18
Congratulations to our Executive Director, Jackson Fox, for being awarded with the “Family Friendly Workplace” distinction at today’s Greater Fairbanks Chamber Luncheon. His leadership and dedication to fostering a supportive work environment for his employees and their families have been instrumental in earning this recognition from the Early Childhood Development Commission of the #FNSB. It is an honor to work with someone who truly cares about the well-being of his team members and their loved ones.
Another round of thanks to Jackson for all that he does 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽
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*REGULAR FCC RIDES ADJUSTED FOR LATE WINTER*Due to our determined winter hanging on for longer than normal, several of our regular rides will be starting a bit later than normal due to unsafe road conditions. (Too much snow and ice on the roads.)
The WOW ride scheduled for this week has been canceled. The next scheduled ride is April 26. The LOL ride organizers have bumped up the date of their first ride to April 27. The SCUM rides typically start a bit later. Their first ride is a DIY affair on April 30, with their first group ride scheduled for May 7.
All the ride schedules have been updated on our Rides page: www.fairbankscycleclub.org/rides/
Here’s to hoping that the sun and warm temperatures come soon. Meanwhile, all you dedicated fatbikers, have fun with this extended season!
P.S. Sorry to those who are getting the double emails. We will soon get rid of the old FCC listserv and then we’ll be back to single emails.
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*LONDON CYCLIST LOOKING FOR FAIRBANKS RIDING COMPANIONS*Hello all,
Jahir Javier Ahmed, from London, will be visiting Fairbanks in May. He will be here from May 13 to May 27. He is a road cyclist and is looking for others to ride with and show him places to ride. He has purchased an FCC membership and plans to try to join in some of the regular rides, but he is hoping to connect with others for other rides. He is on Facebook and Instagram. Anyone interested in riding with Jahir and introducing him to road cycling in Fairbanks, please send him a message on Facebook or Instagram. www.facebook.com/jahir.ahmed.92
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*TRAILS ARE IMPORTANT FOR ALASKA’S ECONOMY*In addition to being fun and good for our health, trails in Alaska are good for our economy. More people are coming up to the Fairbanks area to experience our off-road biking. The White Mountains National Recreation Area is a good example. People come from other parts of Alaska and from Outside to take fatbike cabin trips, alaskabeacon.com/2023/04/17/advocates-make-an-economic-development-case-for-improving-alaskas-outdoor-trails/
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*LEAGUE HAS PRIZES FOR JOINING*The league is an excellent cycling advocacy and education group. Consider joining.
Shared from League of American Bicyclists
Want the chance to win a Tern Bicycles’ Link A7 folding bike? How about a rain cape from Cleverhood? Join or renew your League membership in April and ride home with a gift from our spring member drive giveaway — there’s even more bike swag up for grabs! ➡️ bikeleague.org/memberdrive
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*FCC RESOURCES*We’ve got lots of useful stuff on our website, including a bunch of information on our Resources page and under our Resources dropdown menu: –Bikeways Fairbanks cycling map –Info on Alaska cycling laws –Tanana Valley State Forest Roads –National and International Cycling Advocacy Groups –Winter Riding Tips –Maps Archive
See those and more under Resources at: www.fairbankscycleclub.org/
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(Sorry to those who are getting the double emails. We will soon get rid of this FCC listserv. If you would like to continue getting these, you will need to be a member of the Fairbanks Cycle Club. Sign up here: www.fairbankscycleclub.org/membership/)
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*TRIKE ALASKA OFFERING DEMO RIDES AT OUTDOOR SHOW*Trike Alaska will be at the Outdoor Show this weekend and will be giving free demo rides.
Shared from Trike Alaska
Are you ready to get some exercise and get in shape when the snow melts? It’s not about getting in shape, it’s about staying in shape for the rest of your life and you don’t do something for the rest of your life unless you enjoy it.
If that hunched over position with a lot of weight on your wrists and your neck cranked back, sitting on a few square inches of steel covered by a quarter inch of foam on a regular bike isn’t for you anymore, an e-assist recumbent tadpole trike might be what you’re looking for.
Instead of nervously scanning the road immediately in front of you to avoid loose gravel and potholes so you don’t end up dumping it, a trike allows you to lean back, supported by a few square feet of foam covered seat with a commanding view that allows you to visually look around you without worrying about balancing anything.
But you have to test ride one to really get the sensation. It’s called getting the trike smile. And it’s something you will look forward to doing every day instead of knowing that you should get some exercise, but put it off because it’s not fun.  Trike Alaska will be at the Outdoor Show at the Carlson center this coming weekend. Weather permitting you can take a demo rides outside. We have a good selection of ICE and Catrike trikes that will be there for you to contemplate. See you there. fairbanksevents.com/outdoor-show/
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*UAF GREEN BIKES SALE*Reminder that UAF Green Bikes will be having a sale on April 26.
Shared from UAF Green Bikes
Come to our garage sale on Wednesday, April 26, 4-6pm at the Wood Center Lounge! We will be selling some of our older fleet bikes, as well as some tools, parts and accessories. For more info: 907- 474-7375 or uaf-greenbikes@alaska.edu
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*BIKE/PED ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING*The Bike/Ped Advisory Committee for FAST Planning (Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation Planning) will be meeting next Thursday. Main Agenda Items include: *Eco Counters *College Road/Illinois Street Intersection Signage and Snow Removal *MACS Transit *Bikeways Map/Bike Friendly Business Program *Annual Bicycle and Pedestrian Count *Curb Ramp Accessibility
notice.alaska.gov/210801
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*OPEN HOUSE ON YANKOVICH/MILLER HILL ROAD PROJECT*An open house on the Yankovich Road/Miller Hill Road Reconstruction and Multi Use Path project will be held on Wednesday, May 3 at 5:30 p.m. at UAF U-Park Building, 1000 University Ave, Rm 156. The goal of this project is to make Yankovich and Miller Hill roads safer for all users.
Learn more about the open house and project here. dot.alaska.gov/nreg/yankovich-miller/
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*REDUCING BIKEPACKING WASTE*Cycling is usually considered eco-friendly, but there are aspects of bikepacking that might not be so green. Here’s an article that gives tips on how to reduce your impact.
Shared from BIKEPACKING.com
Convenience has become so second nature that we often seek it out without thinking, even in our outdoor adventures. If you’re disheartened by all the discarded packaging that seems to accompany the pursuit of the simple life, check out this fully updated guide to Low-Waste Bikepacking for hints and tips for reducing the trash you create on your next bike tour… bikepacking.com/plan/guide-low-waste-bikepacking/
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*FAST PLANNING GETS FAMILY FRIENDLY AWARD*Nice to see this! FAST Planning does a lot for bike/ped infrastructure around Fairbanks.
Shared from Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation Planning is in Fairbanks, AK. April 18
Congratulations to our Executive Director, Jackson Fox, for being awarded with the “Family Friendly Workplace” distinction at today’s Greater Fairbanks Chamber Luncheon. His leadership and dedication to fostering a supportive work environment for his employees and their families have been instrumental in earning this recognition from the Early Childhood Development Commission of the #FNSB. It is an honor to work with someone who truly cares about the well-being of his team members and their loved ones.
Another round of thanks to Jackson for all that he does 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽
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*REGULAR FCC RIDES ADJUSTED FOR LATE WINTER*Due to our determined winter hanging on for longer than normal, several of our regular rides will be starting a bit later than normal due to unsafe road conditions. (Too much snow and ice on the roads.)
The WOW ride scheduled for this week has been canceled. The next scheduled ride is April 26. The LOL ride organizers have bumped up the date of their first ride to April 27. The SCUM rides typically start a bit later. Their first ride is a DIY affair on April 30, with their first group ride scheduled for May 7.
All the ride schedules have been updated on our Rides page: www.fairbankscycleclub.org/rides/
Here’s to hoping that the sun and warm temperatures come soon. Meanwhile, all you dedicated fatbikers, have fun with this extended season!
P.S. Sorry to those who are getting the double emails. We will soon get rid of the old FCC listserv and then we’ll be back to single emails.
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*LONDON CYCLIST LOOKING FOR FAIRBANKS RIDING COMPANIONS*Hello all,
Jahir Javier Ahmed, from London, will be visiting Fairbanks in May. He will be here from May 13 to May 27. He is a road cyclist and is looking for others to ride with and show him places to ride. He has purchased an FCC membership and plans to try to join in some of the regular rides, but he is hoping to connect with others for other rides. He is on Facebook and Instagram. Anyone interested in riding with Jahir and introducing him to road cycling in Fairbanks, please send him a message on Facebook or Instagram. www.facebook.com/jahir.ahmed.92
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*TRAILS ARE IMPORTANT FOR ALASKA’S ECONOMY*In addition to being fun and good for our health, trails in Alaska are good for our economy. More people are coming up to the Fairbanks area to experience our off-road biking. The White Mountains National Recreation Area is a good example. People come from other parts of Alaska and from Outside to take fatbike cabin trips, alaskabeacon.com/2023/04/17/advocates-make-an-economic-development-case-for-improving-alaskas-outdoor-trails/
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*LEAGUE HAS PRIZES FOR JOINING*The league is an excellent cycling advocacy and education group. Consider joining.
Shared from League of American Bicyclists
Want the chance to win a Tern Bicycles’ Link A7 folding bike? How about a rain cape from Cleverhood? Join or renew your League membership in April and ride home with a gift from our spring member drive giveaway — there’s even more bike swag up for grabs! ➡️ bikeleague.org/memberdrive
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*FCC RESOURCES*We’ve got lots of useful stuff on our website, including a bunch of information on our Resources page and under our Resources dropdown menu: –Bikeways Fairbanks cycling map –Info on Alaska cycling laws –Tanana Valley State Forest Roads –National and International Cycling Advocacy Groups –Winter Riding Tips –Maps Archive
See those and more under Resources at: www.fairbankscycleclub.org/
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FCC LOL and WOW ride schedules adjusted to accommodate the late winter
Due to our determined winter hanging on for longer than normal, several of our regular rides will be starting a bit later than normal due to unsafe road conditions. (Too much snow and ice on the roads.)
The WOW ride scheduled for this week has been canceled. The next scheduled ride is April 26. The LOL ride organizers have bumped up the date of their first ride to April 27. The SCUM rides typically start a bit later. Their first ride is a DIY affair on April 30, with their first group ride scheduled for May 7.
All the ride schedules have been updated on our Rides page: www.fairbankscycleclub.org/rides/
Here’s to hoping that the sun and warm temperatures come soon. Meanwhile, all you dedicated fatbikers, have fun with this extended season!
P.S. Sorry to those who are getting the double emails. We will soon get rid of the old FCC listserv and then we’ll be back to single emails.
The WOW ride scheduled for this week has been canceled. The next scheduled ride is April 26. The LOL ride organizers have bumped up the date of their first ride to April 27. The SCUM rides typically start a bit later. Their first ride is a DIY affair on April 30, with their first group ride scheduled for May 7.
All the ride schedules have been updated on our Rides page: www.fairbankscycleclub.org/rides/
Here’s to hoping that the sun and warm temperatures come soon. Meanwhile, all you dedicated fatbikers, have fun with this extended season!
P.S. Sorry to those who are getting the double emails. We will soon get rid of the old FCC listserv and then we’ll be back to single emails.
First WOW Ride Canceled
The first WOW (Women on Wheels) ride, scheduled for this Wednesday, has been canceled due to unsafe road conditions for road cycling. (Too much snow and ice on the roads.) Here’s to hoping next week will be better. www.fairbankscycleclub.org/rides/women-on-wheels/
Fairbanks Trails Plan update work session on Wednesday
The Platting Board will be holding a work session on the Fairbanks Comprehensive Trails Plan update this Wednesday night. If you are concerned about the plan update and you have the time, you should either go to the work session or listen in on Zoom. This post has more information about the work session and how to attend. www.interioralaskatrails.org/2023/04/17/platting-board-to-discuss-fairbanks-trails-plan-at-work-session-on-wednesday/
FCC Anti-social media newsletter: Bike to Work Week Volunteers needed
*FCC FACEBOOK WEEKLY WRAP-UP* *(An anti-social media compendium for our non-Facebook members)*
*CALL FOR BIKE TO WORK WEEK VOLUNTEERS*Bike to Work Week (May 15-19) and Bike to Work Day (May 19) are coming up next month!
FCC is helping the Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation Department put on some great Bike to Work Week events. Who would like to help?! Here’s what is needed:
* Volunteers to help on the morning of Monday, May 15, and Wednesday, May 17. There will be two tents with snacks and swag for any bike commuters, one on the east side of town and one on the west side of town. * Volunteers to help on Friday (Bike to Work Day) at the End of Week Bash at the Carlson Center from 4:00 to 6:00pm. * Volunteers to help with a couple of ice cream and riding events in the Griffin Park area. Details are still being worked out on this, but it will be held in the afternoon after school. * Any businesses, groups, or individuals who would like to set up their own “bike commuter stops” with swag and/or snacks on any morning of Bike to Work Week (May 15-19). Organizers can help you choose good places to set up your stops.
Anyone interested in helping should contact FNSB Parks and Recreation Specialist Evee Rynish (Evee.Rynish@fnsb.gov or 907-459-1028).
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*UAF GREEN BIKES SALE*Bike sale coming up!
Shared from UAF Green Bikes
Come to our garage sale on Wednesday, April 26, 4-6pm at the Wood Center Lounge! We will be selling some of our older fleet bikes, as well as some tools, parts and accessories. For more info: 907- 474-7375 or uaf-greenbikes@alaska.edu
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*DENALI GRAVEL RIDE*Here’s a gravel ride on the Denali Highway scheduled for the same day as the Denali Bottom. Details haven’t all been figured out, but this is a low-key event, not a race.
Gabe’s Gravel Rumbler Bike Excursion www.facebook.com/events/920410749109416/
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*UAF EMPLOYEES ON THE ITI*Fairbanks science writer and adventurer Ned Rozell interviews two UAF employees, Jay Cable and Jamie Hollingsworth, about their recent ride to Nome in the Iditarod Trail Invitational. www.gi.alaska.edu/alaska-science-forum/one-thousand-miles-iditarod-trail-bike
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*HIKE-A-BIKE, LITERALLY*For you crazies out there who sometimes like to “bike” in places where you can’t ride and can’t push, here’s a product to consider. There’s another company that makes a similar product: pushcomponents.com/
Shared from BIKEPACKING.com
Restrap just announced a first-of-its-kind accessory made for steep mountain terrain with long hike-a-bikes, technical climbs, or tricky scrambling. Find full details on the Restrap Hike a Bike Harness here… bikepacking.com/news/restrap-hike-a-bike-harness/
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*DENALI PARK ROAD CLOSURES FOR SUMMER*Parts of Denali National Park Road will be closed for two periods this summer (May 15–19, June 2–9) for a bear collaring project. The closure includes cyclists and pedestrians. For more info, see: www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/conditions.htm#summer
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*OUTDOOR REC ACT SIGN-ON LETTER*People For Bikes has a link to a sign-on letter at the bottom of the story. If you support this legislation, remember to sign on and send.
Shared from PeopleForBikes.org
#AmericasOutdoorRecreationAct is back! Last month, leaders for the outdoors reintroduced America’s Outdoor Recreation Act, a bipartisan legislative package encompassing multiple bills that promote and expand access to outdoor recreation, including several priorities specific to mountain biking. Visit the link to learn more! www.peopleforbikes.org/news/senate-brings-back-americas-outdoor-recreation-act
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*COMMENTS ON ALASKA HIGHWAY BRIDGES *Advocates for Safe Alaska Highways is encouraging people to submit comments on the proposal to replace several bridges along the Alaska Highway. The group believes several of the bridges are “still functional given normal traffic volume and weight,” and that the state effort is aimed at helping promote the Kinross plan to haul ore from the Manh Choh mine site near Tetlin to the Fort Knox mill north of Fairbanks. ASAH opposes that proposal. The Fairbanks Cycle Club hasn’t taken a formal stance on the ore-hauling proposal, but it is concerned about how it might affect cycling along the route. mailchi.mp/9ca265133738/dot-corridor-study-kick-off-meeting-information-6230440?e=2128d24bd4
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*SIGN-ON LETTER FOR NATIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION*People for Bikes has a sign-on letter for legislation that encourages state and local governments to fully leverage federal funding for complete biking and walking plans and networks. Consider signing on to help improve cycling and walking across the nation.
action.peopleforbikes.org/support-the-langenkamp-safety-act/
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*BICYCLE NERD ALERT*Too much fun! This article has all sorts of cool interactive graphics!
Shared from Adventure Cycling Association
Nerd alert! Learn the physics behind riding your bicycle. ciechanow.ski/bicycle/
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*FCC RESOURCES*We’ve got lots of useful stuff on our website, including a bunch of information on our Resources page and under our Resources dropdown menu: –Bikeways Fairbanks cycling map –Info on Alaska cycling laws –Tanana Valley State Forest Roads –National and International Cycling Advocacy Groups –Winter Riding Tips –Maps Archive
See those and more under Resources at: www.fairbankscycleclub.org/
*CALL FOR BIKE TO WORK WEEK VOLUNTEERS*Bike to Work Week (May 15-19) and Bike to Work Day (May 19) are coming up next month!
FCC is helping the Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation Department put on some great Bike to Work Week events. Who would like to help?! Here’s what is needed:
* Volunteers to help on the morning of Monday, May 15, and Wednesday, May 17. There will be two tents with snacks and swag for any bike commuters, one on the east side of town and one on the west side of town. * Volunteers to help on Friday (Bike to Work Day) at the End of Week Bash at the Carlson Center from 4:00 to 6:00pm. * Volunteers to help with a couple of ice cream and riding events in the Griffin Park area. Details are still being worked out on this, but it will be held in the afternoon after school. * Any businesses, groups, or individuals who would like to set up their own “bike commuter stops” with swag and/or snacks on any morning of Bike to Work Week (May 15-19). Organizers can help you choose good places to set up your stops.
Anyone interested in helping should contact FNSB Parks and Recreation Specialist Evee Rynish (Evee.Rynish@fnsb.gov or 907-459-1028).
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*UAF GREEN BIKES SALE*Bike sale coming up!
Shared from UAF Green Bikes
Come to our garage sale on Wednesday, April 26, 4-6pm at the Wood Center Lounge! We will be selling some of our older fleet bikes, as well as some tools, parts and accessories. For more info: 907- 474-7375 or uaf-greenbikes@alaska.edu
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*DENALI GRAVEL RIDE*Here’s a gravel ride on the Denali Highway scheduled for the same day as the Denali Bottom. Details haven’t all been figured out, but this is a low-key event, not a race.
Gabe’s Gravel Rumbler Bike Excursion www.facebook.com/events/920410749109416/
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*UAF EMPLOYEES ON THE ITI*Fairbanks science writer and adventurer Ned Rozell interviews two UAF employees, Jay Cable and Jamie Hollingsworth, about their recent ride to Nome in the Iditarod Trail Invitational. www.gi.alaska.edu/alaska-science-forum/one-thousand-miles-iditarod-trail-bike
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*HIKE-A-BIKE, LITERALLY*For you crazies out there who sometimes like to “bike” in places where you can’t ride and can’t push, here’s a product to consider. There’s another company that makes a similar product: pushcomponents.com/
Shared from BIKEPACKING.com
Restrap just announced a first-of-its-kind accessory made for steep mountain terrain with long hike-a-bikes, technical climbs, or tricky scrambling. Find full details on the Restrap Hike a Bike Harness here… bikepacking.com/news/restrap-hike-a-bike-harness/
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*DENALI PARK ROAD CLOSURES FOR SUMMER*Parts of Denali National Park Road will be closed for two periods this summer (May 15–19, June 2–9) for a bear collaring project. The closure includes cyclists and pedestrians. For more info, see: www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/conditions.htm#summer
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*OUTDOOR REC ACT SIGN-ON LETTER*People For Bikes has a link to a sign-on letter at the bottom of the story. If you support this legislation, remember to sign on and send.
Shared from PeopleForBikes.org
#AmericasOutdoorRecreationAct is back! Last month, leaders for the outdoors reintroduced America’s Outdoor Recreation Act, a bipartisan legislative package encompassing multiple bills that promote and expand access to outdoor recreation, including several priorities specific to mountain biking. Visit the link to learn more! www.peopleforbikes.org/news/senate-brings-back-americas-outdoor-recreation-act
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*COMMENTS ON ALASKA HIGHWAY BRIDGES *Advocates for Safe Alaska Highways is encouraging people to submit comments on the proposal to replace several bridges along the Alaska Highway. The group believes several of the bridges are “still functional given normal traffic volume and weight,” and that the state effort is aimed at helping promote the Kinross plan to haul ore from the Manh Choh mine site near Tetlin to the Fort Knox mill north of Fairbanks. ASAH opposes that proposal. The Fairbanks Cycle Club hasn’t taken a formal stance on the ore-hauling proposal, but it is concerned about how it might affect cycling along the route. mailchi.mp/9ca265133738/dot-corridor-study-kick-off-meeting-information-6230440?e=2128d24bd4
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*SIGN-ON LETTER FOR NATIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION*People for Bikes has a sign-on letter for legislation that encourages state and local governments to fully leverage federal funding for complete biking and walking plans and networks. Consider signing on to help improve cycling and walking across the nation.
action.peopleforbikes.org/support-the-langenkamp-safety-act/
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*BICYCLE NERD ALERT*Too much fun! This article has all sorts of cool interactive graphics!
Shared from Adventure Cycling Association
Nerd alert! Learn the physics behind riding your bicycle. ciechanow.ski/bicycle/
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*FCC RESOURCES*We’ve got lots of useful stuff on our website, including a bunch of information on our Resources page and under our Resources dropdown menu: –Bikeways Fairbanks cycling map –Info on Alaska cycling laws –Tanana Valley State Forest Roads –National and International Cycling Advocacy Groups –Winter Riding Tips –Maps Archive
See those and more under Resources at: www.fairbankscycleclub.org/
Fairbanks Borough Trails Coordinator Bryant Wright takes another job
Bryant Wright’s last day on the job was Friday. I’m sorry to see him go, but glad to hear that he’s staying in Fairbanks and will stay involved with trails.
Read more here:
www.interioralaskatrails.org/2023/04/07/fairbanks-trails-coordinator-bryant-wright-leaves/
Read more here:
www.interioralaskatrails.org/2023/04/07/fairbanks-trails-coordinator-bryant-wright-leaves/
FCC Anti-social media newsletter: Event on Saturday; Denali race; more
*FCC FACEBOOK WEEKLY WRAP-UP* *(An anti-social media compendium for our non-Facebook members)*
*MULTI-SPORT EVENT ON SATURDAY*Rove Co will be having a family friendly, multisport get-together this Saturday. www.facebook.com/events/948376569510529/
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*FATBIKE TRIP IN THE WHITES HAS IT ALL*This White Mountains trip had a little of almost everything. notquiteoverthehillcorrineanderic.blogspot.com/2023/04/the-quintessential-white-mountain.html
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*DENALI BOTTOM GRAVEL RACE*The Denali Bottom gravel/pavement race will again be happening this May with distances of 62, 124, and 170 miles. alaskaenduranceassociation.redpodium.com/2023-denali-bottom
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*STRESSED MOOSE ON TRAILS*There have been several reports of moose on local trails that are reluctant to get off. That’s common this time of year. Moose are often stressed after spending months dealing with winter snowfall, cold, and subpar forage. That’s especially true in high snowfall years like this one. If you one run into one on the trail, don’t try too hard to encourage it off the trail. Better to turn around and take another route. If moose get too stressed, they can charge and may even attack. Several people have been seriously hurt or even killed by moose.
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*RIDE OR GLIDE RESULTS*If you’re interested in seeing the Ride or Glide results, they have been posted. www.rideorglide.com/
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*LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS SPRING MEMBERSHIP DRIVE*The League is a great organization that does a lot to help cycling nationwide. FCC is a member group. Considering joining.
Shared from League of American Bicyclists
Today kicks off our spring Member Drive — where every new and renewing member in our movement for a Bicycle Friendly America rides away with a gift from our best giveaway package ever. In fact, we want to help you take on NYC by bike at Bike New York’s iconic TD Five Boro Bike Tour! THIS WEEK ONLY, one lucky rider who joins or renews their League membership will receive two VIP Entries to #TDFBBT. Join and be entered to win here ➡️ bikeleague.org/join-now/
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*HUMOROUS LOOK AT DOWNSIDES OF BIKE TOURING*Bike touring season is coming up! Here’s a humorous look at four big challenges of bike touring.
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*CYCLING TO RAISE MONEY TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD CANCER*Hey all, we got a request from Gabe King, who lives in North Pole. Who wants to help Gabe? Right now he’s got just one other member on his team, but there’s room for plenty more. And, of course, you can always donate to this worthy cause.
Good morning! I am reaching out to see if anyone in the club is interested in helping my team reach its goal this year to fight childhood cancer. I did this challenge alone last year, and was able to raise $600 for cancer research. This year I want to up the stakes, but need help reaching my 2,000 mile goal. Indoor and outdoor miles count, and there is zero cost or anything like that. I invite you to check out: greatcyclechallenge.com/Teams/SummitSportsNutrition. <greatcyclechallenge.com/Teams/SummitSportsNutrition.> I want to get Alaska on the front page of this cycling challenge!
*MULTI-SPORT EVENT ON SATURDAY*Rove Co will be having a family friendly, multisport get-together this Saturday. www.facebook.com/events/948376569510529/
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*FATBIKE TRIP IN THE WHITES HAS IT ALL*This White Mountains trip had a little of almost everything. notquiteoverthehillcorrineanderic.blogspot.com/2023/04/the-quintessential-white-mountain.html
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*DENALI BOTTOM GRAVEL RACE*The Denali Bottom gravel/pavement race will again be happening this May with distances of 62, 124, and 170 miles. alaskaenduranceassociation.redpodium.com/2023-denali-bottom
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*STRESSED MOOSE ON TRAILS*There have been several reports of moose on local trails that are reluctant to get off. That’s common this time of year. Moose are often stressed after spending months dealing with winter snowfall, cold, and subpar forage. That’s especially true in high snowfall years like this one. If you one run into one on the trail, don’t try too hard to encourage it off the trail. Better to turn around and take another route. If moose get too stressed, they can charge and may even attack. Several people have been seriously hurt or even killed by moose.
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*RIDE OR GLIDE RESULTS*If you’re interested in seeing the Ride or Glide results, they have been posted. www.rideorglide.com/
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*LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS SPRING MEMBERSHIP DRIVE*The League is a great organization that does a lot to help cycling nationwide. FCC is a member group. Considering joining.
Shared from League of American Bicyclists
Today kicks off our spring Member Drive — where every new and renewing member in our movement for a Bicycle Friendly America rides away with a gift from our best giveaway package ever. In fact, we want to help you take on NYC by bike at Bike New York’s iconic TD Five Boro Bike Tour! THIS WEEK ONLY, one lucky rider who joins or renews their League membership will receive two VIP Entries to #TDFBBT. Join and be entered to win here ➡️ bikeleague.org/join-now/
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*HUMOROUS LOOK AT DOWNSIDES OF BIKE TOURING*Bike touring season is coming up! Here’s a humorous look at four big challenges of bike touring.
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*CYCLING TO RAISE MONEY TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD CANCER*Hey all, we got a request from Gabe King, who lives in North Pole. Who wants to help Gabe? Right now he’s got just one other member on his team, but there’s room for plenty more. And, of course, you can always donate to this worthy cause.
Good morning! I am reaching out to see if anyone in the club is interested in helping my team reach its goal this year to fight childhood cancer. I did this challenge alone last year, and was able to raise $600 for cancer research. This year I want to up the stakes, but need help reaching my 2,000 mile goal. Indoor and outdoor miles count, and there is zero cost or anything like that. I invite you to check out: greatcyclechallenge.com/Teams/SummitSportsNutrition. <greatcyclechallenge.com/Teams/SummitSportsNutrition.> I want to get Alaska on the front page of this cycling challenge!