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Help FBO pass a Bike Helmet law for Minors

November 25th, 2008

Flagstaff Biking needs the support of Flagstaff residents to pass this ordinance that would require minors younger than 18 years of age to wear a bike helmet when biking. The specifics of the law are not ironed out, you can help us by giving your comments and we ask you to provide us with a [...]

Bike Swap this Saturday at VooDoo Cycles!

November 24th, 2008

John Benson, of VooDoo Cycles, is heading up a Turkey Day weekend Bike Swap!  The swap starts at 10am this Saturday, November 29th.  Come early to get all the great deals for the holidays!    If you’re interesetd in selling items, please just show up with your own table to display on.  Seriously, it’s that easy!  [...]

FBO Welcomes T.C. Eberly as newest board member

November 2nd, 2008

Flagstaff Biking proudly announces the addition of Thomas “T.C.” Eberly as their newest board member. T.C. was unanimousy approved as a board member in the October FBO board meeting.
T.C. is a member of the Flag Velo executive board and has recently shifted his focus from amatuer race promotion to community events.  He adds a long [...]

Lake Mary Road Widening Project Awarded $855,000 Grant

November 1st, 2008

Through the efforts of the Lake Mary Road partnership and the Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization (FMPO), $855,000 was granted October 30th to widen the shoulders of Lake Mary Road for 4.3 miles on both sides of the road. This section of road has long been a challenge for cyclists heading to Lake Mary for the [...]

FBO Website reorganization

October 23rd, 2008

We are reorganizing the FBO website to help you get at the bike stuff you love. There might be some misqueues while we are doing this, so please be patient. You will notice that the items in the sidebar to the right are getting rearranged into sub-categories… we hope this is more intuitive for you.

Look [...]

Public asked to help plan the Fredonia-Vermilion Cliffs scenic road

October 13th, 2008

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has invited the public to attend a public meeting and workshop on Thursday, Oct. 16, regarding the Fredonia-Vermilion Cliffs Scenic Road corridor management plan (CMP). The Fredonia-Vermilion Cliffs Scenic Road includes SR 89A from Bitter Springs (at the turnoff to Page) to Fredonia near the Utah border.
Flagstaff Biking has [...]

Urge Senator McCain to Support the National Bike Bill

July 29th, 2008

News Flash! A bill to recognize the importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation is up for vote in the Senate.
Contact Senator McCain on the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Take Action Now! It’s super quick!
The “National Bike Bill”, passed by the House in May, is scheduled to be considered by the Senate Committee [...]