Be interviewed at Tour de Virginia Beach

Let your voice be heard!

Before, safely during & after there will be opportunities for you to be on video or if you prefer, audio only to share your voice to the conversation of adding bike lanes, sharing the road & the importance of riding, running & walking safely.

Media will be there as well.

See ya Sunday!

There could be some surprises for ya too.

New addition to our Elsewhere Links, The Hampton Roads Cyclist

Check out The Hampton Roads Cyclist to view:

...information about bicycling in the southeastern Virginia region. Whether you are a resident or a visitor to our area, you will find information concerning points of interest, advocacy, and local conditions affecting bike safety. The focus is mainly on south side Hampton Roads, with extensions into newsworthy topics over on the peninsula.

Elsewhere Links to right column, over there > > >

Some of you leaving Kokoamos at SSDD 1

WAVY, WVEC & Pilot coverage of lower speed limit on Shore Drive

From Pilotonline.com, one comment sez:

In lieu of having patrols every 1/4 mile, lowering the speed limit is but one option in forcing people to drive in a safe manner. I drive both Shore Dr. and N. Great Neck Rd frequently; most drivers are hurtling down the road at 55...some morons go faster, weaving in and out of the two lanes of traffic. Since people cannot police themselves, the powers that be do it for them. And no, I don't ride a bike, nor do I own one.

"16 or 20 seconds is nothing." ~ Bill DeSteph



Check out WVEC coverage & comment.
Check out WAVY coverage & comment.
SDCC.info Topic Shore Drive Safety Issues.

FAQ on July 26th Ride

From Bill DeSteph:

1) There is no cost at all.
2) This is an awareness ride. Not a race.
3) There will be 3 groups setting paces.
4) This is a fun ride.
5) You may want to get there at 0730. The ride will leave between 0800 and 0815.
6) Food is free at Kokomos.
7) There will be no adult beverages served.
8) The ride is ok for beach cruisers as well as race bikes. There will be multiple paces set.
9) There will be City employees there to answer questions before and after the ride.

Printable flier & original post.

Bill Hart on WAGM-TV Channel 8 in Maine

Our very own Bill Hart, organizer of the First Share Shore Drive Day was on TV today in Maine where he's cycling with his son.

The group is from the Merrymeeting Wheelers Bicycle Club on the group's annual tour.

Watch the 3 minute vid at WAGMTV.com.

Super awesome coolio!

3 5 m p h !

Thank you!

Hit www.sdcc.info to learn more.

You travelers for Tour de VB get a discount at VB Resort Hotel

Stacey, GM, invites you stay in a suite for the Tour de Virginia Beach rate (which is $151 plus taxes).

The Resort Hotel is a short stroll by bike or walk to Kokoamos.

Virginia Beach Resort Hotel
2800 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757-481-9000
800-468-2722

Check Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center online.


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Tour de VB Sunday July 26th starts at Kokoamos & heads down Shore Drive

Councilman Bill DeSteph has set up:

Tour de VB this coming Sunday, July 26th.

Start at Kokoamos, head to Shore Drive passing First Landing State Park to Laskin Road... check details below:


TourdeVB

Some of you from July 11th Long Ride.


Join us this Sunday July 26th at Kokoamos.

One weekaversary of SSDD 1

Sharing Shore Drive on July 11th was fun. Above all, it was safe. Thanks to all who have tragically inspired it, helped make it happen, participated & got the word out about it. I apologize in advance for undoubtedly missing some folks:

Virginia Beach Police Department
Bill Hart
Virginia Bicycling Federation
Tidewater Bicycling Association
Aimee at Kokoamos
Jim at Final Kick Sports
Fred at First Landing State Park
Whatstherename at Little Creek NAB
Stacey at VB Resort Hotel
Luis at Starbucks
Bill DeSteph
Joe Bouchard
Steve
Bruce
Wes Cheney
Matt
Dave
Chris Groffman
Greg
Area Bike Shops
Kathy Adams
Shawn Day
WTKR
Virginian-Pilot
Taste Unlimited
Starbucks
WAVY camera crew
John Streit
Mr. Daniel Hersh & others who've been tragically killed & injured on Shore Drive. We're determined to make Shore Drive the safest road in the city.

The Purpose of SSDD 1:

The purpose of this ride is to call attention to the need to cycle safely, to have all users of Shore Drive share it safely, to emphasize the need for bicycle lanes on the roadway, and to advocate for more equitable treatment for bicyclists in bicycle-motor vehicle crashes. Read more.

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