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Cyclebration 2008 Two Bridges Circuit Race a Success
Tyler Dibble, a cyclist from Davis won the Pro section of the
Cyclebration 2008 Two Bridges Circuit Race. The event was a huge success, putting Folsom on the Cycling map. It was a great course. There were some road traffic issues, but organizers learned a lot. Everyone I talked to said they loved it.Labels: biking, cycle racing, Cyclebration
posted September 15, 2008
"Bike to Work" Another Big Success
May is "Bike to Work Month" - and Folsom bikers are striving to log over a million miles this month. The annual "Bike to Work" picnic returned to Folsom City Lions' park, witn over 300 advocated signed up. Intel was the city's largest bike user, logging 13,000 miles in the month of May.Labels: Bike to Work Week, biking, Intel
posted May 24, 2007
East Bidwell Bridge Approved
A new pedestrian/bicycle bridge has been approved and will span over East Bidwell Street at the bike trail, following Humbug Creek. Costs were a concern for a while but some structural modifications have improved that. Construction should be completed by summer 2007.
* Photo map of Folsom bike trails
* Full Folsom trails mapLabels: biking, map, trails
posted March 03, 2006
Bike to Work Day Tomorrow
It's officially "Bike to Work Week", however the soggy weather has likely been dampening the spirits of organizers of the annual event. Get out your bike on Friday and take advantage of the Bike to Work Week festivities going on from 11 am - 1 pm at the Railroad Block off of Sutter Street.
* Register at Bike Commute Week
* Folsom Area Bicycle Advocates (FABA)Labels: Bike to Work Week, biking, Railroad Block, railroads, Sutter Street
posted May 19, 2005
Undiscovered Gems
Folsom's bike trails are some of the best in California... that says a lot for such a beautiful state! MyFolsom.com photographer Craig Learoyd has gone throughout the trails and taken pictures at almost all of the vista points... check out the photos, map, and even GPS coordinates of the journey! A MyFolsom.com exclusive!
* Folsom, CA Bikeway Map with PhotosLabels: biking, map, trails
posted April 16, 2005
Folsom Trails to Expand
Folsom is perhaps most well-known for its expansive trail system - miles of bikeways, jogging areas, and beautiful scenery. Folsom has been given awards for its bike-friendliness, and was the recipent of a $157,000 grant to improve the trail system. It makes sense that the city is going to continue a good thing by expanding it. Sacramento Bee article
* Folsom Bike Map
* Folsom Lake Trails MapLabels: biking, Folsom Lake, map, trails
posted July 08, 2004
Mountain Lion Seen Near Lake
For the second time in six days, a mountain lion has been spotted near Folsom Lake. Last week, a father and daughter spotted a lion and the cat eventually went away after about 10 minutes. Today, 2 bicyclists spotted one along a bike trail about 2 miles away. More info on Fox40 News.
* What to do if you spot a mountain lionLabels: biking, Folsom Lake
posted January 26, 2004
It's "Bike to Work" Week!
Do you live and work in Folsom? Perhaps now is a great time to pull the bike off the rack and get a little exercise on your way to work. It's Bike to Work Week, capped off by a large rally on Friday, with more than $5,000 in prizes. Check out the rally on Friday at Folsom City Park, where you can win a bike valued at over $2,300. For more information on the week's activities, click here. You can also chat with Tony Powers, who is in charge of this year's events and a MyFolsom community member!
Also See: Bike to Work Day Registration Form / Sacramento Area Bicycle Enthusiasts / Register for State Prizes, too!Labels: Bike to Work Week, biking
posted May 11, 2003
Folsom's Bike Paths to Expand
Within 20 years, Folsom's bike trails will consist of 145 miles of bike paths, making it the most comprehensive bikeway system of any mid-size city in the United States. This all starts with the city's latest additions to the 1999 Folsom Bikeway master plan, which includes finishing off the Humbug-Willow Creek bike trail, improved access to the Historic Truss Bridge, and other enhancements. More information is available in the Bee.Labels: biking, trails
posted December 05, 2002
Historic Truss Bridge - a Unique History to Say The Least!
Many new residents to the city of Folsom may not be aware of the story of the historic truss bridge, which is now a bike trail bridge over Lake Natoma. The bridge has seen it's share of movement, and for 70 years, was a bridge in Siskyou County. In 2000, it was moved back to it's original home in Folsom. To read the full story of this unique bridge, including it's days known as the Walker Bridge, click here.
Also See: 1999 article in the Bee on the bridge's moveLabels: biking
posted November 03, 2002
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