Bike to Work Albany, New York

Friday, May 16th 2008

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Our plan employs Staging Areas/Energizer Stations, Designated Routes, Rally Points and On-Line Registration. We feel that this model provides the most flexibility and is also expandible.

To be clear, you do not have to utilize any of these supports in order to participate in Bike to Work Day. For planning and measurement purposes, please register on-line if you are participating, whether or not you are using any of the supports provided.

Staging Areas/Energizer Stations are being used for several reasons:

To encourage use by people who live in outlying areas and wish to commute by bicycle part of the way
To encourage use by people who live nearby who wish to ride with other cyclists as part of the event
To increase participation of both novice and experienced cyclists
To focus attention on the event
To minimize interference with the motoring public
To ease route planning and the provision of public services.

Staging Areas/Energizer Stations are hosted by local bike shops and staffed by volunteers from the NY and Albany Bicycle Coalitions who will assist and encourage cyclists.

Ensure that every commuting cyclist wears a helmet
Perform basic bike checks (Air, Brakes and Chains)
Provide encouragement and give away promotional items such as flashers, garters and water
Record participation metrics in event.

To date, the following locations are proposed as Staging Areas/Energizer Stations

The Elm Ave CDTA Park and Ride lot in Bethlehem

Hosted by Steiners Sports
Group Ride hosted by Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club

Ride leaves at 7:30 AM
Regroup by Empire State Museum for return at 5:45 PM
Contact: kjempie@earthlink.net

The Delaware Ave CDTA Park and Ride lot in Delmar

Hosted by The Downtube Cycle Shop and Mad Dog Bicycles

The Stuyvesant Plaza in Guilderland

Hosted by Eastern Mountain Sports

Price Chopper in Watervliet

Hosted by Elevate Cycles

LL Bean in Colonie
- Hosted by Troy Bike Rescue and LL Bean

Route 4 CDTA Park and Ride lot in Defreestville

Hosted by Concept Bikes (Mike Vinson)
Group Ride hosted by Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club

Ride leaves at 7:00 AM
Regroup by Tricentennial Park for return at 5:30 PM
Contact: drender@nycap.rr.com

Designated Routes are planned to allow the various municipalities to:

Coordinate public services
Provide signage to alert the motoring public
Clean the streets – As anticipated participation levels warrant and time and resources allow
Fill any potholes – As anticipated participation levels warrant and time and resources allow
Reserve lanes – As anticipated participation levels warrant and time and resources allow

Our routes have been shared with the various municipalities. Click HERE for the designated routes from the various Staging Points.

Rally Points are intended to further increase focus on the event and provide incentives as well as basic services.

To securely store bicycles for the day. You must bring your own lock!
To thank cyclists with more givaways

A bagel from Brueggers Bagel Bakery while supplies last
A coupon for a free small soup or $1 off a sandwich courtesy of Sandwiches to Go
Locker rooms and showers offered to cyclists courtesy of The Steuben Athletic Club (will also provide towel service) and the Empire State Plaza YMCA.

To collect, summarize and report metrics on the efforts of all the riders. These metrics can take several forms.

Number of cyclists
Number of miles ridden
Pounds of emissions not released
Calories burned

The following locations are identified as Rally Points

Tricentennial Park - Hosted by the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District
Empire State Plaza - Hosted by The New York State Department of Health and Office of General Services
Albany City Hall - Hosted by the City of Albany

On-Line Registration is being provided courtesy of Sports Signup. We STRONGLY ENCOURAGE participants to register ahead of time. This will assist in our planning and support.

Click Here to register