tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365544542011-04-21T15:05:19.639-07:00Dr. Kathleen McGuirenoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36554454.post-1161718339745920592006-10-24T12:28:00.000-07:002006-10-24T13:57:52.743-07:00<span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">NEED TO RENT A BIKE?<br /><br /></span>Stow Lake Bike & Boat Rentals, 50 Stow Lake Dr., (415) 752-0347<br />Golden Gate Park Bike and Skate: 3038 Fulton St., (415) 668-1117<br />American Cyclery: 510 Frederick St. and 858 Stanyan St., (415) 664-4545<br />Avenue Cyclery: 756 Stanyan St., (415) 387-3155<br />Park Cyclery, 1749 Waller St., (415) 221-3777 <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span><u><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></u> <u><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></u><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><br />ARE YOU UP TO THIS RIDE?<br /><br /></span>As with any physical activity - even a social bike ride – please discuss your participation with a medical professional.<br /><br /></span> <p style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">EQUIPMENT CHECK LIST</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6526/3469/1600/casual%20rider.0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6526/3469/200/casual%20rider.0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Mandatory:</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Bicycle</span> (duh!)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Helmet & ID</span> (required for bike riders in CA)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Lots of water to drink</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span>(bottle/s or hydration pack) <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><br /></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><br /></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><br />Should bring</span></span>...<br /></span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">spare tube</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">repair kit</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">tire levers</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">pump</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">cash / credit card<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">bike lock (while you eat lunch)<br /></span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">NOTE:</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);font-family:Arial;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you don’t have these items and if you get a flat tire, we'll try to help you but ultimately you'll be responsible for getting yourself home.</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);font-family:Arial;" ><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6526/3469/1600/bloomers.0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6526/3469/400/bloomers.0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></p> <p style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Other things to consider bringing or wearing:</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Bike bag or fanny pack or small back pack<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Snacks (small and easy to carry snacks are highly recommended, e.g. fruit – dried is easy to carry; nuts; trail mix; powerbar, power gel, crackers, PBJ sandwich, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Electrolyte drink (Gatorade, Powerade etc.)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Padded bike shorts - a great investment (inexpensive shorts are often available at Performance on Brannan St. between 5th & 6th, SOMA)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Suitable shoes (open-toe shoes or shoes with heels are NOT recommended)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Jacket or arm / knee warmers (the wind can get cold, esp. near open water)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Gloves (to avoid blisters)<br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Camera<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Lip balm<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Sunglasses<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Sunscreen<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Sun visor or hat (to wear WITH your helmet) <o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Cash (for lunch, and enough to pay for a taxi in an emergency)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Credit card</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Cell phone (very handy in an emergency or if you get lost - but NEVER talk on the phone while riding!)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Medical insurance card (in case of an accident)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Medicine you may need (inhaler, ibuprofen etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">First aid items</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Arial;">Bike lock (to secure your bike while you eat lunch)</span></li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6526/3469/1600/ALC%20helmet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6526/3469/200/ALC%20helmet.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);font-size:180%;" >NEED BIKE ADVICE?</span><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Go to: <a href="http://www.aidslifecycle.org/training/">http://www.aidslifecycle.org/training/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;">There are lots of great tips at this link about everything from nutrition, to putting on a helmet, to changing a flat. Check it out!<br /></span></p> <br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:130%;" >BETTY'S LIST LADIES GO BIKING<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">RIDE LEADER <a href="http://kathleenmcguire.blogspot.com">DR. KATHLEEN MCGUIRE</a></span></span><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6526/3469/1600/finish.2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6526/3469/200/finish.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <ul><li><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><st1:personname><span style="font-family:Arial;">Kathleen pictured crossing the finish line, AIDS LifeCycle V</span></st1:personname></span></li><li><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><st1:personname><span style="font-family:Arial;">She raised over $6500 for the AIDS Foundation</span></st1:personname></span></li><li><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><st1:personname><span style="font-family:Arial;">ALC was 585 miles in 7 days, June 4 - 11, 2006</span></st1:personname></span></li><li><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><st1:personname><span style="font-family:Arial;">ALC 2006 raised more than $8 million</span></st1:personname></span></li></ul>Return to <a href="http://www.bettyslist.com">BETTY'S LIST</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/36554454-116171833974592059?l=bikesafetyetc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Dr. Kathleen McGuirenoreply@blogger.com0