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James Howard Kunstler Speaks Out

Dateline: May 25, Washington Post  - Wake Up, America. We’re Driving Toward Disaster - This a good reality check  article from a writer known for not mincing words.   His predictions about peak oil over five years ago were initially ignored and he was considered a gonzo.  But these times are a-changin’ and main-stream media is paying more attention to this social critic. For full article, click: gonzoHis predictions about peak oil over five years ago were initially ignored and he was considered a gonzo.  But these times are a-changin’ and main-stream media is paying more attention to this social critic. For full article, click: gonzo

Mark Your Calendar

CABA MEETINGS

Each Month – Open to All

July 21 -Monday Come join us and participate. Meet kindred spirits. You don’t have to be a CABA member to attend. 6:30-8:00 p.m. Location to be decided but should be in or near Uptown. Check website in a few weeks.

CABA ON THE MIKE COLLINS SHOW

Listen to the Podcast and read the Blog

For those of you who don’t already know, CABA Exec. Director, Martin Zimmerman appeared on a panel which also included Anthony Foxx, City Council member and chair of the Transportation Committee and Dan Gallagher, Transportation Planner with CDOT for a full hour of discussion and call-ins on “Charlotte Talks”. The main subject was bicycling and public policy, but discussion also touched on rules of the road, road courtesy, and the usual complaints from listeners about lycra cyclists going double file on Queens road. Tune in. It’s worth it. Click: Talking Heads to for the audio, then scroll down to the show, and then click the “listen” icon to the right.

BIKE SHOP OF THE MONTH

Bike Gallery in Dilworth

There is a reason why Al Lizarazo is so well known and so well liked in bike circles in Charlotte. That’s because Al started the first bike shop in the area.
“I came from Columbia, South America in 1962 when I was 22, but we didn’t open our doors until March 1974.” The Bike Gallery moved from the original Scaleybark and South Boulevard location to the current building at Park Road and Kenilworth in 1980. Al was one of the three founders of the Tar Heel Cyclists in 1970 and was also its treasurer for many years.

What’s his claim to fame ? Says Al, ” Believe it or not Humpy Wheeler was part owner for a while before he went to work for Bruton Smith. Sometimes I think I have a lot in common with Humpy, except he’s retiring and I’m not.” Currently Al’s youngest son, Andres, works with him as does Cory Slasher, who is also a local fixture having been part owner of Lucky Cycles before closing its doors last year. Al has another son who is in the bike business as a sales rep.

“We’re not a high-end shop and we don’t sell just to sell. We really, really help people. That’s how we get our repeat business. People know us and trust us.We carry a bit of everything for all cyclist needs.”

Bike Gallery

/ 2500 Park Road / 704.332.2615 / thebikegallery@bellsouth.net Click Bike Gallery for map.

June CABA Meeting

Each Month – Open to All

June 2 -Plaza Midwood Library meeting room. Come join us and participate. Meet kindred spirits. You don’t have to be a CABA member to attend. Come join us and participate. Meet kindred spirits. You don’t have to be a CABA member to attend. Bike rack out front. 6:30-8:00 p.m.

MAY BIKE MONTH PROCLAMATION

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CABA’s Discount Fund Drive

Celebrate Charlotte Bike Month

You may have received an email already that our membership drive starts today and ends on Friday, May 30. This time around we are offering bargain 3-year single memberships (for the price of 1 year) and 1-year two person memberships. This is your chance to win our popular “Share the Road” jersey designed by Jake Kilgore of iRIDECycles in Huntersville and support bicyclings’ role in transforming our community. This is a deal that can’t be beat. Click Discount for details.

BICYCLE INSTRUCTORS’ CLASS

CABA’s First Class on June 6

Thanks to an incredible job by CABA Board Member Ed Moyers this class is a “go” for the first week in June with a all students signed up. CABA is underwriting a portion of the overhead expenses. The goal is to train people to teach the people of all ages the basic road and safety skills and other techniques for safe and pleasurable riding. These classes are certified by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB).

MAY BIKE MONTH PROCLAMATION

CABA’s Lobbying Pays Off

“Now, Therefore, We, Patrick McCrory, Mayor of Charlotte, and Jennifer Roberts, Chairman of the County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2008 as “Queen City Bike Month” in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County and commend its observance to all citizens…..”

This joint action is consistent with a national movement led by the League of American Bicyclists and came about locally from a meeting with Dan Faris, Chairman of CABA and Martin Zimmerman of CABA hosted by Mayor McCrory last October.

The Proclamation was presented by County Commissioner and CABA Board of Advisor member, Dumont Clarke to Martin Zimmerman (as a representative of the bicycle community) at the May 7 Commissioners meeting. It will be presented again tonight (May 12) by Councilman Anthony Foxx at City Council.

CABA MEETINGS Each Month – Open to All

Next meetings - May 19 (UPDATE) and June 2 - 6:30 - 8:00

May 19 meeting - Dowd YMCA, 400 E. Morehead, Conf. Room 3, 7th floor.

June 2 meeting - Plaza Midwood Library meeting room.

Come join us and participate. Meet kindred spirits. You don’t have to be a CABA member to attend. Bike rack out front.