Welcome to the official website for the HBBCA. We hope you enjoy learning about the benefits of bicycle commuting. If you are not a member, please consider signing up!
Just click here or on the sidebar for our Membership Application, fill it out and mail it to us with your dues. If you would like to chat with fellow commuters about issues that concern you, you may request to join humbike@googlegroups.com.
Next Meeting:
The next regular meeting will be in Eureka on May 11th, 6PM, at the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District, 828 - 7th Street. Agenda items will include follow-up on the Action Plan resulting from the December Forum; and last minute planning for Bike Month events. Anyone wanting to add agenda items, pls email Scott Kelly at info@humbike.org
Following Meeting: The July 13th meeting will be held at Health Sport in Arcata.
Bike Commuter Assistance
Anyone who would like advice or assistance with riding to work or school is encouraged to contact us at info@humbike.org. We can set up prospective bike commuters with experienced riders that can provide guidance about preparing your bike, what to wear, the best route to take, how long to allow, and what to do with your bike when you get there. |
May is Bike Month!
Check the calendar of activities and events in the May 2009 Wheel People. Contact Scott via info@humbike.org if you would like to volunteer to help for any of the activities or events.
Don't forget to put these on your calendar:
- BIKE TO WORK ARCATA, May 13-----NOONTIME RALLY AT PLAZA
- BIKE TO WORK EUREKA, May 20-----NOONTIME RALLY AT OLD TOWN GAZEBO
Bring panniers to carry away all the free prizes you'll likely win at the drawing.
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ARCATA
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Justin Brown, Revolution Bicycle Repair, does some free adjustments to Scott Kelly's bike.
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Doby Class shows off new sign depicting the City of Arcata's designation as a League of American Bicyclists' Bike Friendly Community.
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Cyclists gather at the Arcata Plaza under McKinley's shadow.
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EUREKA
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Cyclists fueling up courtesy of the Eureka Co-Op.
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Cyclists from Caltrans arriving at rally at the Eureka Gazebo.
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About 35 of the 50 cyclists that signed in at the Gazebo.
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Bob Ornelas (foreground) demonstrates his winning form in changing a flat tire--in 1 minute, 40 seconds (his personal record).
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 Scott Kelly and Rick Knapp give out prizes.
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22 riders gather in front of the Caltrans building for the trek to the Gazebo. Caltrans won the award again for the most participants at the Eureka rally. Wing Inflatables won in Arcata.
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Why we commute by bicycle:
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• Improves our overall health
• Saves us money
• Makes our commute more enjoyable
• Controls our weight without dieting
• Energizes the body in the morning
• Relaxes the body in the evening
• Contributes to improving the environment
• Improves self-esteem
• Helps us train for events
• Gives us time to think
• It's fun! |
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What the HBBCA does for the community:n does for the community:
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• Promotes bicycle commuting through public events and the media
• Works with local agencies to develop and improve bike master plans
• Identifies needed bikeway projects, and help local agencies secure funding for implementation
• Encourages establishment and maintenance of effective bike parking facilities.
• Conducts BikeSmart Training for the youth of the region
• Develops and distributes bike safety literature
• Provides free helmets to those who need them
• Works for improved roadway and bikeway maintenance and the correction of hazards
• Promotes and conducts Annual Bike to Work Day rallies
• Provides expertise in bikeway design to local agencies
• Distributes bi-monthly newsletter
• Promotes effective enforcement of bicycle laws |
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