Conway Advocates for Bicycling

A variety of activities are planned for Conway bicycling enthusiasts during the month of May, which is National Bicycle Month as sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists.

Bike to Toad Suck Daze
Activities in Conway begin this weekend at Toad Suck Daze as MEMS, Conway Advocates for Bicycling and the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board will host bicycle parking at a booth near the courthouse at the corner of Locust and Main. Parking will be available from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Children’s Bicycle Rodeo at TSD
A bicycle safety mini-rodeo will be hosted from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the MEMS booth on the corner of Locust and Main on Saturday, May 5. Children ages 5 to 12 may participate with parent or guardian permission. Bicycles and helmets will be available during the rodeo.

Tour de Toad
The Literacy Action of Central Arkansas will host the Tour de Toad on the morning of Sunday, May 6. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at Conway High School’s west campus and the ride begins at 8 a.m. The distances are 33 and 46 miles.

Bike to School Day – May 9
Bike to School Day is Wednesday, May 9. Children are encouraged to ride their bicycles to school that day. Activities are planned at Marguerite Vann Elementary School where students who ride a bicycle to school that day will receive special recognition and all students will participate in a bike rodeo safety clinic in Sherri Pillow’s PE classes. Students who do not own a bike helmet can receive one free through a “Growing Healthy Communities” grant from the Arkansas Coalition for Obesity Prevention. League Cycling Instructor Jim Bruce will direct the clinic with volunteers from the local support groups.

Bike to Work Week – May 14-18
Bike to Work Week is May 14-18. Local bike shop, The Ride, is hosting the Conway Commuter Cup Challenge which will track individual and business groups who commute to work by bicycle during that week. Individuals and groups who wish to compete may sign up at www.greenlightride.com and select “Conway Commuter Cup Challenge.” Individual and business winners will be announced during the Bike From Work Social at ZAZA’s on Friday, May 18.

Bike to Lunch at Green Cart Deli
On Monday, May 14, bicycle commuters are invited to Bike to Lunch at the Green Cart Deli at Simon Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bicyclists will receive $1 off lunch.

Bike to Work Day Breakfast
Breakfast will be provided for bicyclists at Simon Park on Friday, May 18, courtesy of CAB. Cyclists are invited to join a group ride to Simon Park, which will begin at the Tucker Creek trailhead at the West Conway Wal-Mart at 7:30 a.m. Cyclists who choose to ride in on their own will be offered breakfast at Simon Park from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. 

Bike from Work Social at ZAZA’s
The Bike from Work Social at ZAZA’s at the Hendrix Village, presented by CAB, is set for 5-7 p.m. on Friday, May 18.

Progressive Dinner Ride
A Progressive Dinner presented by The Ride and CAB is set for Sunday, May 20. The group ride will begin at 2:30 p.m. at Simon Park and will stop at four Conway homes for refreshments. RSVPs should be made with Erik Leamon at The Ride at 501-764-4500.

CAB Community Ride
The monthly CAB Community Ride will be the conclusion of National Bike Month activities at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 27 with a leisurely ride taking off from Simon Park. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

More information on National Bike Month activities can be found by contacting cabcycleconway@gmail.com.

There is a board meeting tonight (April 12).  It will be at 6:00 pm in room 120 of Irby Hall, UCA. These meetings our open to everyone.

The Official CAB T-shirt is now available.  The standard issue comes in Gold and is free to members in good standing, it is a 50/50 blend.  A few “tech” T-shirts in Heather are available for $10 to members; it is a 100% poly shirt.  If you would like to join CAB please see our Join CAB page. Members can pick up their shirts at our next CAB social in April.  Click here for a PDF of the design.

We are having social this Sunday, March 25, at Larry’s Pizza for lunch followed by a community ride. Be at Larry’s Pizza at 1:00 pm and then Simon Park for the ride.

Larry’s Pizza

1068 Markham Conway, AR

Our next board meeting is this Thursday the 9th. It will be at 6:00 pm in room 120 of Irby Hall, UCA. These meetings are open to everyone.

If anyone is interested in nominating someone for a position on the board please read the following document to learn how.

Nominations-CAB-2012

A PDF of the Sunday January 29th community ride.

CABrideJan29

UCA Outreach Course on Safe Bicycling  

Classroom Sessions on Tuesdays, Feb. 21, 28, and March 6 
from 7 to 9 pm 
at UCA in addition  to one  outside session TBA

League Cycling Instructor Jim Bruce welcomes beginner and intermediate bicyclists, 16 and up, to Traffic Skills 101.  The course consists of three classroom sessions, and an outside skills session on ones own bicycle. This course is certified by the League of American Bicyclists www.bikeleague.org in a nationwide effort to give people the training they need to operate a bike safely and legally. This fast-paced course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling and is required for those wishing to become instructors themselves. It is designed to give cyclists the tips, tools, and techniques they need to confidently share the road or trail. Classroom coverage includes a bicycle safety check, fixing a flat, riding skills, and crash avoidance techniques. Outside, we will be doing non-strenuous drills on the parking lot and a supervised, slow-ride on nearby streets. Participants must have a bike helmet and a working bicycle that they know how to ride.

Early Fee: $45  |  Reg. Fee After Feb. 10: $55

See Page 10 of Outreach Catalog at :

http://issuu.com/ucaoutreach/docs/oce_booklet-final_to_printer?mode=window&backgroundColor=%23222222

See registration form at:

https://academicoutreach.wufoo.com/forms/z7z5w3

We would like to invite everyone to join Conway Advocates for Bicycling January 29^th for a Sunday lunch at Larry’s Pizza followed by a community ride. This is for members and nonmembers so don’t be afraid to come and show your support! We will also be passing out our t-shirts and have an opportunity for new members to join.

Meet at Larry’s Pizza at 1pm and the bike riders will meet up at Simon Park at 2pm.  As always, our community rides are perfect for those who want to a leisurely ride and practice with getting more comfortable riding on city streets. If there is interest, we will also have a bit faster and a bit longer ride leaving at the same time.  So please come and a have fun Sunday afternoon with us!

Larry’s Pizza http://larryspizzaofarkansas.com/

Simon Park http://www.arkansas.com/attractions/detail.aspx?id=95280&r=Central&city=Conway

CAB will sponsor two community rides in January, on the first and last Sundays of the month. Both rides, on New Year’s Day and on January 29th, will depart Simon Park at 2:00 pm and include a refreshment break.

Our community rides are family friendly, guided by experienced cyclists, and involve little more than an hour of actual slow riding time. We welcome riders of all ages and experience levels but strongly recommend that everyone wear a helmet.

Sunday, January 1, 2012, leaving Simon Park at 2:00 PM

Sunday, January 29, 2012, leaving Simon Park at 2:00 PM

Rides may be canceled due to inclement weather, in which case an announcement will be posted at www.cycleconway.org.