The Friday Connection

Man, another week has flown by and it is Friday again. What does that mean? (Yes, it is the Friday Connection!) And it is a 60 mile weekend (80 mile week) according to our training plan!!

This week's link comes from our friend Monique. It is to an article at the Idaho Statesman highlighting Kristin Armstrong's visit to the Senate Transportation Committee where she testified about strengthening Idaho laws for cyclists. Some laws they are discussing were also hashed out at the Boise City Council Meeting  a few weeks back. It is exciting to have a local cycling celebrity help bring in the fight for safer roads.

In the same article the organization Yield to Life was mentioned. Yield to Life is a non-profit that focuses on creating safer conditions for cyclists. It is a very nice site. It offers tips for motorists and cyclists to help make roads safer.

Safety really starts with education. If motorists and cyclists know the rules of the road we are less likely to have bike/car related accidents!

Safe peddling, Friends.



Links:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/03/04/1104909/kristin-armstrong-testifies-before.html

http://yieldtolife.org/

Kristin's Cycling Academy is Finally Here!

As you heard us report a few months ago Kristin Armstrong is offering cycling academies for women. Well, the time is finally here! While perusing George's Cycles website this weekend a snippet about Ms. Armstrong's academy popped up. Here is the the link to the flyer (courtesy of George's Cycles).

And here is the official site for more information.

Can we say excited?! We'd love to have the chance to learn tricks, tips, and skills from our very own Olympian.

Debbie reports back . . .

Debbie reports back from her Rotary meeting where Kristin Armstrong was the keynote speaker. Hear what she learned!

See the full sized video here on our YouTube channel

Ride for Health and Meet an Olympian

Ever wanted to ride with a professional athlete? How about an Olympic gold medalist? Well, now you have your chance! The Blue Cruise of Idaho is putting on their annual fun ride for health. This year they have partnered with Idaho's very own gold medalist, Kristin Armstrong, who won in the women's road time trial competition in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Kristin will ride in each of the four Idaho rides. She will also be delivering a motivational speech and signing autographs during the events. And that's not all! Each event will have a community wellness fair and a bike rodeo.

The STP Experiment learned about this event from a friend who has participated in the past. She said it was a blast and and plans on riding again this year.

The Rides

5.30.09 - Twin Falls
This ride benefits the City of Twin Falls Parks & Rec for the development of the Canyon Rim trail system.

6.27.09 - Meridian
This ride benefits the rehabilitation of the Boise Greenbelt courtesy of the Heritage Trust Fund.

8.8.09 - Pocatello
This ride benefits the development of the Portneuf Greenway.

8.15.09 - Coeur d'Alene
This ride benefits development of the North Idaho Centennial Trail system.

For the rest of the scoop on the Blue Cruise of Idaho and to register visit http://www.bluecruiseidaho.com/.


Follow the Blue Cruise of Idaho on Twitter here.

We hope to see you there!