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Overcoming the Barriers of Bicycling through Social Networking
Slot I: 11:00 to 12:00
Room 217
Presenter/s: Ron Milam of Bikesage
Short Summary: How does someone decide to start bicycling in LA? While many people have started bicycling in Los Angeles, the majority of people still do not ride on a regular basis. This panel explores innovative, peer-to-peer strategies for encouraging people to start riding a bicycle. The workshop will present the initial results of the BikeSage concept, areas in which it has been successful, as well as areas in which challenges remain. After an initial presentation, the format will open up into a facilitated discussion.
Presenter Bio: Ron Milam founded BikeSage and hopes it inspires many people to start and continue bicycling. Ron is a skilled urban cyclist who has been riding for over 20 years. He’s taught bicycle safety for the LA School System and led multiple education efforts as founding Executive Director of the LA County Bicycle Coalition. Outside of BikeSage, Ron consults for sustainability-oriented nonprofits as a facilitator, coach, presenter and project manager.
Presenter Contact Info: http://www.bikesage.com/contact
Handouts: n/a
Room 217
Presenter/s: Ron Milam of Bikesage
Short Summary: How does someone decide to start bicycling in LA? While many people have started bicycling in Los Angeles, the majority of people still do not ride on a regular basis. This panel explores innovative, peer-to-peer strategies for encouraging people to start riding a bicycle. The workshop will present the initial results of the BikeSage concept, areas in which it has been successful, as well as areas in which challenges remain. After an initial presentation, the format will open up into a facilitated discussion.
Presenter Bio: Ron Milam founded BikeSage and hopes it inspires many people to start and continue bicycling. Ron is a skilled urban cyclist who has been riding for over 20 years. He’s taught bicycle safety for the LA School System and led multiple education efforts as founding Executive Director of the LA County Bicycle Coalition. Outside of BikeSage, Ron consults for sustainability-oriented nonprofits as a facilitator, coach, presenter and project manager.
Presenter Contact Info: http://www.bikesage.com/contact
Handouts: n/a
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Why aren’t more people riding bikes?
• Fear • Hassle • Practicality • Unglamorous • No access to a bike Why are people riding bikes? • Exercise • Fun • Convenience Overcome fear by giving people a safe introduction to cycling. Help people see the bicycle as utility – quicker, cheaper, easier for some trips. We can network with each other to learn from each other how to get more people on bikes. This requires a proactive commitment, but we should not proselytize. • Ride responsibly and safely. • Ride at the other person’s pace. • Commit to at least one ride a month with someone who doesn’t ride. Pump up someone’s tires; oil their chain. People who don’t have bikes need education to buy a bike. Show them they don’t need Spandex. Loan a bike for a ride. This is about the 1% getting the 99% to ride. The “pioneers” need to bridge the chasm to the “early adapters”. www.bikesage.com
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