2008 Frostbite Series - Completed

In the end, there were only 16 people completing the series this year (down from the 26 people that completed the series in 2007). Congratulations to all 47 members who rode during the month of December.

Here is the final tracking spreadsheet. If you think you qualified, make sure you got credit for all of your rides!!!

Here are the rules for the infamous Frostbite Series!

2009 Winter Madness Series...
Continues this weekend!

Did you think that winning t-shirt was a crazy reason to ride in the month of December? How about getting a gift certificate to your favorite member bike shop for riding during January and February?

17 people completed the 2008 Winter Madness Series. Will you be one of the proud few to complete the 2009 series?

Click here for more details.

Wearing a helmet is more than just a fashion statement...

We all know about the importance of wearing a helmet while riding (we won't let you ride with us without a helmet), but did you know that the protection that a helmet provides is greatly reduced if it isn't worn properly? Click here to read what the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has to say about how to properly fit a bicycle helmet!

Stopping.... Stopping....

According to section 39:4-14.1 of the NJ Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation laws, every person riding a bicycle on a roadway is granted all the rights and subject to all of the duties of the motor vehicle driver. In other words, ride your bike like you drive your car... stopping at all red lights, and waiting for the light to change to green, even if there are no cars coming.

Car back.... CAR BACK!!!

You're casually riding along, when you hear the familiar cry of a fellow cyclist: "CAR BACK!!!". Okay... so now what are you supposed to do?

While NJ DOT operating regulations require you to travel no more than two abreast when traffic is not impeded, when a car is approaching from the rear you should move to the right and ride single-file so that the car can safely and easily pass. Even if there is plenty of room for the car to go around, you should ride single-file until the car passes.

Read the full text of this, and the rest of the NJ DOT operating regulations for cyclists here.

Remember, sharing the road is a two-way street!