Active Streets SGV hosts open streets event linking ‘Mission’ districts

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The public is invited to take over the streets across three San Gabriel Valley cities on Sunday, April 28, as ActiveSGV organizes a “ciclovia” open street event that will connect 5.5 miles of car-free corridors in Alhambra, San Gabriel and South Pasadena.

The free, family-friendly event — Active Streets: Mission-to-Mission — welcomes residents to walk, bike, skate, scoot, roll, and explore the three cities, each with an activity hub in their respective downtown districts with live music, artists, community organizations and games. GoSGV E-bike test ride zones will also be available in the South Pasadena and San Gabriel hubs.

Parts of Mission Street, Marengo Avenue, Alhambra Road, Main Street, Las Tunas Drive, and Mission Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with crossings for cars dotted throughout the route.

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Look After Your Cycling Kit With These Quick Washing Tips

Looking to keep your cycling gear in prime condition? In this video, we’re sharing our dos and don’ts for washing your cycling kit. Our tips will help maintain the fabric, elastic, and colour of your gear, extending its lifespan and preventing accidental damage. Don’t miss out if you want to keep your kit looking its best!

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Yellowstone National Park opens for spring bicycling

From ExploreBigSky.com

By Jen Clancey

On Tuesday, April 2, bicyclists can bike the 49 miles between Yellowstone’s West Entrance in West Yellowstone and Mammoth Hot Springs. Bicyclists interested in the route can monitor weather on Yellowstone’s website.

The West Entrance to Madison Junction, Madison Junction to Norris Junction, and Norris Junction to Mammoth Hot Springs will all be open. “As conditions allow, bicycles will also be permitted from the East Entrance to the east end of Sylvan Pass (6 miles),” an April 2 Yellowstone National Park press release stated.

Bicycles are prohibited on other park roads until the remaining roads open to the public on Friday, April 19.

Spring road conditions include administrative vehicles, wildlife along roadways and rapidly changing weather. Yellowstone provided rules for spring riding in the park:

  • Ride single file and use extreme caution. Expect administrative vehicles such as snowplows, heavy equipment, contractor and employee traffic. Roadway shoulders are narrow, and curves can limit visibility.

Photo by Steven Cordes on Unsplash

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Eyes on the Street: Parthenia Place Walk/Bike Project Nearly Completed

From LA.StreetsBlog.org

Parthenia Place’s bike/walk improvements are open now, though landscaping is anticipated to be completed by this Fall. Additional connected projects coming soon.

By Joe Linton

Los Angeles City has nearly completed work on bike and walk improvements along Parthenia Place in the central San Fernando Valley community of North Hills. The project is being constructed by the city’s Bureau of Street Services (StreetsLA) which is part of the Public Works Department (DPW).

Streetsblog reported on the project last November when it was very much a construction site. In late February, the city Transportation Department (LADOT) announced that the project’s two-way protected bike lanes are open. Streetsblog visited Parthenia Place last month; see Twitter thread for photos and commentary.

Photo by Dário Gomes on Unsplash

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How Much Fitter Did I Get In 6 Weeks of Training for Flanders?

How Much Fitter Did I Get In 6 Weeks of Training for Flanders? We catch up with Cillian, our resident statistician here at GCN, as he trains with Wahoo SYSTM to tackle the Ronde Van Vlaanderen! With 20 gruellingly steep cobbled climbs and 160 kilometres of road ahead, the challenge is immense. So far, he’s been smashing it, but the question remains: will he be fully prepared for the Tour of Flanders next week?

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