Location...120 S. Chicago Ave, Freeport, IL 61032 |Contact us... 815.235.2014 or sales@freeportbikes.com Store Hours... Sun: Closed|Mon: 10-2|Tue-Fri: 10-5 | Sat: 10-4
The City of Freeport hosted public comment session (5/16) regarding "Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements". We
had a great turn-out & discussion. NOW we need to you to do the following before 5/21...
1) Call and/or email your City Alderman (see below) Example: "I support City Council in approval for Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program application (ITEP), Cycle 10. This program will provide needed pedestrian and bicycle transportation infrastructure improvements to Parks, Schools, and Businesses."
2) Contact two friends and have them contact their Alderman
3) WE NEED TO PACK City Hall meeting Monday night.
It's up to all cyclist to attend City Council meeting to show support in numbers. 6:00 pm on Monday, May 21st City Hall is located at 524 W. Stephenson St - 3rd Floor
4) WE NEED TO PACK Freeport Park District Meeting 6:30 pm on Tuesday , May 22nd Park District Office is located at 1122 S. Burchard Ave.
The Park District can provide financal backing if it sees large support for Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements by the public.
The only way to improve our area's quality of living is to become active,
with others, and show our representatives we care about these types of projects.
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, create a new model that makes the old model obsolete.”
- Buckmister Fuller
WARD | ALDERMAN | EMAIL | PHONE
1st | Tom Klemm | klemm@cityoffreeport.org | 815-233-1245
2nd | Shawn Bold | sboldt@cityoffreeport.org | 815-297-9115
3rd | Ronnie Bush | rbush@cityoffreeport.org | 815-238-8530
4th | Jennie DeVine | jdevine@cityoffreeport.org | 815-235-2381
5th | Dennis Endress | dendress@cityoffreeport.org | 815-238-6875
6th | Scott Helms | shelms@cityoffreeport.org | 815-232-2776
7th | Mike Koester | mkoester@cityoffreeport.org | 815-238-4958
At Large | Andrew Crutchfield | acrutchfield@cityoffreeport.org | 815-231-6861
Pearl City Road and Kiwanis Drive Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements
The City of Freeport will be hosting a public comment session to discuss the need for providing improved alternative transportation modes (pedestrian and bicycle) in the vicinity of Pearl City Road and Kiwanis Drive. Information collected will be used to support an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program application (ITEP), Cycle 10.
The meeting will be held at QBE located at 2900 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL 61032 from 5pm to 6pm on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012.
For further information contact City Engineer, Denise Ihrig 815.297.1166.
May is "official" Bike month ...
lets start commuting now!
Overcoming Bike Commuting Excuses I’m out of shape
• Ride at an easy pace; in a few months you will be in great shape.
• Ride your route on a weekend to find the easiest way to work.
• You will improve your fitness level when you become a regular bike commuter. It takes too long
• The average commuter travels at 10 mph; the more you ride, the faster you will become.
• Trips of less than three miles will be quicker by bike.
• Trips of five to seven miles in urban areas may take the same time or less as by car. It’s too far
• Try riding to work and asking a co-worker for car ride home, then alternating the next day.
• Drive part way and ride the rest to shorten your commute.
• Ride to a coworker’s house and carpool to work. No bike parking
• Look around for a storage area in your building or office.
• Stash your bike in a covered, secure place such as a closet or even your office.
• Formally request that your employer provide bike parking or lock it up outside. My bike is beat up
• Tell a reputable bike shop (Like FBC) that you are commuting and have them tune up your bike.
• Make sure that your bike is reliable and in good working order before you ride. No showers
• Most commuters don’t shower at work; ride at an easy pace to stay cool and dry.
• Ride home at a fast pace if you want a workout; shower when you get there.
• Health clubs offer showers; get a discounted membership for showers only. I have to dress up
• Keep multiple sets of clothing at work; rotate them on days you drive.
• Have work clothes cleaned at nearby laundromats or dry cleaners.
• Pack clothes with you and change at work; try rolling clothes instead of folding. It’s raining
• Fenders for your bike and raingear for your body will keep you dry.
• If you are at work, carpool to get home; ride home the next day.
• Drive if you don’t have the gear to ride comfortably in the rain. The roads aren’t safe
• Obey traffic signs, ride on the right, signal turns, and stop at lights.
• Wear bright clothing.
• You are at no greater risk than driving a car.
• Wear a helmet every time you ride. I have to run errands
• Bolt a rack to the back of your bike to add carrying capacity.
• Make sure that you have a lock to secure your bike while you are in a building.
• Allow extra time to get to scheduled appointments and find parking.
• Encourage your employer to provide a bicycle fleet for office use
PS: For a 180 pound man, a 10 mile
round trip bike commute burns 400
calories. For a 130-pound woman this
same commute burns 300 calories.
April 19 Outdoor TT Series (#1) Florence
May 17 Outdoor TT Series (#2) Florence
June 21 Outdoor TT Series (#3) Florence
July 19 Outdoor TT Series (#4) Florence
Aug 16 Outdoor TT Series (#5) Florence
May 19th . New Glarus, WI this year. 15-30-50 mile routes on road or trail.
Raising money to build simple decent homes for families in need.
Go to www.greencountyhabitat.org
Trouble
deciding on a bike that
best fits your needs?
We will find the best bike for you and your budget.
Comfort
bikes
(Trek Navigator and Cruiser):
If you want a very stable and comfortable ride, and you plan to ride over
70% of the time in town or on a trail. These bikes have 26" wheels
and wide tires.
Hybrid
bikes
(Trek 7000 and FX series):
If you plan to ride 50% road - 50% trail. These bikes are faster than
the comfort bikes but still very stable. They have 700cm road wheels but
with larger width tires than road bikes.
Mountain
Bikes:
Mountain bikes are very versatile and rugged.
Road
Bikes:
We have a wide range of performance road bikes. From touring to commuting
to racing.
Bike Fit is VERY important
Whether you are a Tri-Athlete ... Road rider ... MTB rider or
just want to be the most comfortable and efficient while cruising the bike path, we can help ... ask us!
Bicycle Maintenance, Racing, Commuting, Touring ...
FBC's current Staff has 100+ years of
bicycle touring, commuting, racing experience.
