The American River Bike Trail is 32 miles long, but it can easily be extended another 20 miles by crossing the Tower Bridge on the west end, and riding west on West Capitol Ave. until it meets up with the paved bike path that parallels Interstate 80.
Folsom crime logs show rise in bicycle heists, catalytic converter thefts, DUI’s
Those appearing in these listings have only been arrested on suspicion of the crime indicated and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Information for the community crime log is provided in public record form as it is received by the Folsom Police Department from reports, surveillance and witness statements. Times indicated are times in which the police report was filed and do not necessarily reflect the specific time of the incident.
April 10
1:50 a.m: Greenback Lane at Lake Natoma Drive. Reese Childs, 31, of Orangevale was arrested during a traffic stop for driving under the influence. Childs was booked at the Sacramento County Jail.
2:40 a.m.: 1700 block of Canyon Terrace Lane. Unknown suspect(s) broke window to enter residence and stole debit card.
9:30 a.m.: 1700 block of Caversham Way. Three unknown suspects entered unlocked vehicle and stole Dolce and Gabbana sunglasses.
9:40 a.m.: 1700 block of Caversham Way. Unknown suspect(s) stole Yamaha scooter.
10:50 a.m.: 1100 block of Houston Circle. Three unknown suspects stole mountain bikes from front yard.
12:25 p.m.: 1100 block of Kingfisher Circle. Unknown suspect(s) entered unlocked vehicle and stole sunglasses and identification.
1:15 p.m.: 1700 block of Canyon Terrace Lane. Colin Mackay, 27, of Citrus Heights was arrested for taking a vehicle without consent, receiving stolen property and burglary. He was booked at the Sacramento County Jail.
2:15 p.m.: 100 block of Wool Street. Nathan Peachy, 30, of Folsom was arrested for illegal activity involving a minor. He was booked at the Sacramento County Jail.
7:40 p.m.: 1800 block of Cavitt Drive. Two unknown suspects stole vacuums and tools.
7:45 p.m.: 9400 block of Greenback Lane. Steven Saucier, 59, of Orangevale was arrested for outstanding warrant and possession of a controlled substance. He was booked at the Sacramento County Jail.
8:45 p.m.: 100 block of Healthy Way. Unknown suspect(s) smashed vehicle window and rummaged through vehicle.
More Bicycle News
Key bike brands lined up for August’s The Big Gear Show
The Big Gear Show, an invitation-only trade event for the outdoor and cycling industries, has released a sampling of the bike-related brands who will attend the show. They include Camelbak, Diamondback, Giro, Pinarello, POC Sports, Stan’s NoTubes, Tern Bicycles, Troy Lee Designs, Wahoo Fitness, Yakima, and Fat Chance.
After an inaugural show planned for last July was canceled, organizers have shifted the event to Aug. 3-5 at Deer Valley Resort in Park City. The event will be largely held outside in tents at the venue, which has hosted PressCamp and a variety of bike brand dealer shows in past years. The area boasts hundreds of miles of mountain bike trails as well as scenic roads.
Independent bike shops committed to attend include Global Bikes, Landry’s, Motion Makers, and Wheel & Sprocket. The show is endorsed by the National Bicycle Dealers Association, PeopleForBikes, and Grassroots Outdoor Alliance.
Organizers expect a total of 500 invited retailers and 250 brands in outdoor and cycling.
Sutton Bacon, the show’s co-founder, said organizers are encouraging exhibitors to keep their booths simple. “A commercial location and big convention center is not why people come. They come to do business, learn, and be inspired by their own community. That’s all the important stuff, and we can do all of it better outside at The Big Gear Show.”
Powerful Pedal Pushers To Pump It Out At This Weekend’s Pueblo Classic Bike Race
Collegiate racers speed by during the Mavericks Classic Women’s Criterium at Central Mesa University in late March.
The Pueblo Classic bicycle race this weekend is expected to draw some 600 collegiate and pro competitors. The long-distance Steel City Road Race is on Saturday just outside of town. On Sunday, competitors will zoom around the historic Union Avenue district during the Pueblo Chilly Criterium.
Local race organizer and emcee Steve Liebel said they can hit speeds above 35 miles per hour.
“You can feel the wind coming off of them. It’s NASCAR on bicycles. They’re drafting off of each other, inches away from each other in this huge group,” he said. “It’s just exhilarating to watch them really turn it over.”
CHP emphasizes shared responsibility of bike safety
May
With May being National Bicycle Safety Month, the California Highway Patrol in Sacramento takes the opportunity each year to remind bicyclists and motorists to share the road and remember traffic safety saves lives.
Thousands of Californians ride their bicycles every day for exercise, leisure and commuting, according to CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray.
“More and more people are taking up bike riding, and it is important that drivers are aware of bicyclists and travel safely around them,” California Office of Traffic Safety director Barbara Rooney said. “If you need to move past a bike, try to provide at least three feet of space whenever possible. Think of others on the road who are not driving as your closest friends or family.”
Motorists can help keep cyclists safe by sharing the road, looking twice for bicyclists before turning left or right onto a road, and always checking before opening a vehicle door to avoid opening it into a bicyclist’s path. The law requires motorists to give at least three feet clearance when passing a bicycle or to slow to a reasonable and prudent speed and pass only when doing so would not endanger the bicyclist’s safety. Keep in mind the vulnerability of bicyclists in the event of a crash, which could result in serious injury or even death.
According to the CHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, preliminary data indicate that during the past five years, nearly 800 bicyclists were killed and more than 51,000 were injured in crashes in California. The data also show that bicyclists riding on the wrong side of the roadway and improper turning movement violations are the primary causes of fatal bicycle-involved crashes.
A bicyclist has the same rights and is required to follow the same rules of the road as motorists, according to CHP. Bicyclists should eliminate distractions while riding, obey all traffic signs and signals, indicate when making a turn, pull off the roadway if five or more vehicles are lined up behind them, yield to pedestrians and never ride while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Bicyclists should remember to be aware of their surroundings and the ever-changing traffic conditions, wear appropriate reflective or bright-colored clothing, wear a helmet, and make certain their bicycle is in good condition and has the appropriate reflectors and lighting.
