Designing for All Ages and Abilities | Siskiyou Velo

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Designing for All Ages and Abilities

The National Association of Transportation Officials published, the paradigm shifting approach to bicycling, Designing for All Ages and Abilities in January, 2018. You can read the document in its entirety HERE.

Designing for all ages and abilities is really not new. It is just that it has primarily been implemented in western European countries such as Holland, Germany and Denmark where they have reinvented their bicycle systems to serve everyone (see Making Cycling Irresistible). Cities both locally and throughout the US have a lot of catching up to do. Fortunately, the rules governing transportation planning in Oregon require that local governments create a “safe and convenient” bicycling network; no different from what we all expect from the motor vehicle system. We just have to embrace the challenge of ensuring that local governments follow the law.

Please volunteer to help make bicycling is a mainstream, comfortable and safe choice for people of all cultures, ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Write the Club’s president at president@siskiyouvelo.org to find out how you can help.

Scheduled Rides Resume 5/21

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Saturday, Dec 4
- Velo Melo
  
  Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
  
  25-30 Miles, Mellow (11-14 mph), Some Hills
  
  Contact: Lisa Brill - 510-432-3971
  
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- Siskiyou Velo Trikers Saturday Ride
  
  Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
  
  Moderate Miles, Leisurely (7-9 mph), Flat
  
  Contact: Phil Gagnon - 541-488-4289
  
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- Brisk Ride
  
  Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
  
  50+ Miles, Brisk (>18 mph), Hilly
  
  Contact: Dennis Cramer - 541-773-5804
  
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Monday, Dec 6
- Monday Coffee Ride
  
  10:30am: Meet at Colver Park in Phoenix
  
  25-30 Miles, Moderate / Brisk (14 - 18+ mph), Some Hills
  
  Contact: Dennis Cramer - 541-773-5804
  
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Tuesday, Dec 7
- Siskiyou Velo Trikers Tuesday Ride
  
  Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
  
  Moderate Miles, Leisurely (7-9 mph), Flat
  
  Contact: Phil Gagnon - 541-488-4289
  
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