Bike Polo!

Bike polo is back. I saw this add on craigslist (http://pullman.craigslist.org/bik/880257390.html) and decided to check it out last night. There were about 12 people playing at one time. Because of the numbers, we had a conversation about having timed games of 3on3 next time. We will play every Thursday at 7:30pm, level 3 of WSU Fine Arts parking garage. Anyone and any bike is welcome, most of us play on a fixed bike, but really you are not judged by what you ride.

I regret not having any footage. The flow of play was an awesome display of kinetic energy. I rode for 2hr straight. The riders varied in experience and control and at all times I felt safe. Come and watch, come and play, for sure you will enjoy.

Because you ride you are human/ What you ride is only skin deep. Hope to see you next Thursday night.

WSU's Green Bike

Today I had a meeting with the coordinators of Washington State University's Green Bike program. The Green Bike program is being modeled after the community bike sharing that is taking place in a lot of cities and university campuses around the world to promote efficient transportation. There will be a meeting with WSU Capitol Planning on Thursday to determine the direction Green Bike will roll.
The student interest is peaked and there seems to be demand for the program. The good news is more bikes in Pullman. More on this as it comes...

Community Bicycle Shop

I have been dreaming, for a while, about a place where cycling enthusiast can gather. I see three to five bike stands with full tool sets where cyclists can come to work on their bikes and swap stories, from epic adventures to commutes home. This place has all the bike parts a person would need. It is a cozy atmosphere with a few tables, comfortable seating, durable floors with space to park bikes, toys for the children and of course hot espresso. When the sun is shining, big doors are open to allow people to walk right through. When the season is right, there could be locally grown produce available. There would also be space for local artists to decorate.

I am starting this blog to get the wheels turning. The setting is Pullman Washington, the small college community of Washington State University. Local elevation ranges from around 700' to 5000' above sea level. Miles of single track, rolling empty highways, and 2000' climbs are all available within 30 miles of Pullman. The local community is a collage of students, business owners, farmers, faculty and staff. The current cycling community is a tight-knit bunch of riders who care more about how you ride then what you ride, of course we all appreciate the bikes that are art.

To make this dream a reality I'm going to start posting here: location ideas; business ideas; pictures of local trails; local bikes; links that are related; open rides that have been scheduled and rides that are available in the region. I hope you will do the same.

Ride your bike.