Annual Meeting 2010 “getting more people on bikes, more often by advocating

for bicycling infrastructure and a dynamic bicycling culture.”

Getting to here!

Annual Meeting 2010 “getting more people on bikes, more often by advocating

for bicycling infrastructure and a dynamic bicycling culture.”

Organizing Committee• From August 2009 till February 2010

• 6-12 local bicyclists• Weekly Meetings

• Mission, vision, bylaws• S240

• WI incorporation

Getting Here

Annual Meeting 2010 “getting more people on bikes, more often by advocating

for bicycling infrastructure and a dynamic bicycling culture.”

Building an Organization• First board elected by organizing committee

• Bylaws adopted• Committee Structure created

Committees are meeting• Built Website, got on Facebook (300+ followers &

Twitter• Created banners, displays and literature

• Monthly newsletters• Action alerts

• Business Benefits Parners

Getting Here

Annual Meeting 2010 “getting more people on bikes, more often by advocating

for bicycling infrastructure and a dynamic bicycling culture.”

What we have been doing:

•Advocacy•Education•Outreach•Events

Getting Started

Annual Meeting 2010 “getting more people on bikes, more often by advocating

for bicycling infrastructure and a dynamic bicycling culture.”

Making an Impact• NR 52, worked with HPT & BFW. Testified in

Madison before NRB• Impacted La Crosse MPO bike plan

• Communicated with local law enforcement•Partnering with BFW for Bike Safety Campaign

• Pushing for La Crosse Bike Plan• Fighting for Oak Street Bridge Project

• Monitoring future road projects• Onalaska Parks & Rec Plan

• Complete Streets

Advocacy

Annual Meeting 2010 “getting more people on bikes, more often by advocating

for bicycling infrastructure and a dynamic bicycling culture.”

Complete Streets• Advocacy Committee selected as

1st major advocacy• Information website built

• Sample policies & Resolution• Local, regional & national shows

supporters/partners• Press Releases

•Public Meetings September 22 (la Crosse), 29 (Viroqua) & Oct 13 (Onalaska)

Advocacy

Annual Meeting 2010 “getting more people on bikes, more often by advocating

for bicycling infrastructure and a dynamic bicycling culture.”

Bike Rodeos• Members assisted at the

Onalaska Safety Days•Worked with SRTS at two schools

• 2 During bike to work week•Pettribone Experience (upcoming)

Education

Annual Meeting 2010 “getting more people on bikes, more often by advocating

for bicycling infrastructure and a dynamic bicycling culture.”

Join the Cause Party• March 20th

•120 people attend 1st DRBC public event.

•1st opportunity for the public to join and they did!

Outreach

Annual Meeting 2010 “getting more people on bikes, more often by advocating

for bicycling infrastructure and a dynamic bicycling culture.”

Western WisconsinBike Summit

•250+ people attended.•Worked with HPT & BFW

•Local health organizations participated

Outreach

Annual Meeting 2010 “getting more people on bikes, more often by advocating

for bicycling infrastructure and a dynamic bicycling culture.”

Showing the Flag• Earth Day: Green Expo

• La Crosse FitnessFestival Expo• La Crescent Bike Fest• Skemp Health Fair

• UW-L Festival• Local Farmers’ Markets

Outreach

Annual Meeting 2010 “getting more people on bikes, more often by advocating

for bicycling infrastructure and a dynamic bicycling culture.”

Bike to Work Week• Website

Bike Fest & Block Party • Events in La Crosse & Onalaska

• Worked with OSBA• Neighbor hood tours & ride with mayor• 5387 miles were logged during the week

this year, which is an increase of more than 200% from 2009.

Outreach/Event

Annual Meeting 2010 “getting more people on bikes, more often by advocating

for bicycling infrastructure and a dynamic bicycling culture.”

Rides •Multiple unsponsored rides•Building maps & catalog for

future rides•Assisted with the June Dairy Days

& Fitness Festival tours

Events

Annual Meeting 2010 “getting more people on bikes, more often by advocating

for bicycling infrastructure and a dynamic bicycling culture.”

Pettibone Experience •First car free day in La Crosse

•Worked with Parks & Rec•Put together in less than 30 days

•Worked with local business & groups

Events

Annual Meeting 2010 “getting more people on bikes, more often by advocating

for bicycling infrastructure and a dynamic bicycling culture.”

Successes• 99 new members in 7 months

• Building relationships & Partnerships• Impacted policy

• Educated 100s on bike safety• Becoming recognized at the local,

regional & national level• Learning

• Made new friends & had lots of fun

Results

Annual Meeting 2010 “getting more people on bikes, more often by advocating

for bicycling infrastructure and a dynamic bicycling culture.”

Business Benefits PartnersParticipating Businesses:•Maggie’s Restaurant: Get 10% off restaurant food menu items.•Bikes Limited: Save 10% off on all regular priced items.•Bean Juice Coffee Roasters: Get a free coffee with any bakery purchase on Tuesdays.•Blue Heron Bicycle Works: 15% off all full priced items.•By James Galleries & Custom Framing: 10% off custom framing.•Jules’ Coffee House: Save a $1.00 off of a cup or bowl of any soup or chili When you show your DRBC member card.•Scott Joseph Menswear: Save 10% off any regularly priced item. Scott Joseph Menswear offers high quality fashions, footwear, accessories and tuxedo rentals for men.•Deja Vu Recycle Boutique :10% off any purchase. Deja Vu offers designer resale clothing, shoes and jewelry, plus items for weddings, prom or formals at 65-75% off retail prices.•Wine Guyz: Buy one glass of wine or beer and get the second free ($6 or under) every Thursday! •The Root Note: Save 10% off of your non-alcoholic purchase and 20¢ off any beverage purchase when you bring your own cup! •River Trail Cycles: Save 10% off all regular priced items(excludes bikes and trailers).•Chiropractic First of La Crescent: Take $100 off your initial exam and x-rays (if required).•Bodega Brew Pub: Buy on get one free on Wednesday, up to $4. •Children’s Museum of La Crosse: Save 10% off museum entry for up to 6 people with your DRBC membership card.•Piggy’s Restaurant: Save 10% off dinner entrees from the upstairs dinning room menu, limit 6.

Thanks

Annual Meeting 2010 “getting more people on bikes, more often by advocating

for bicycling infrastructure and a dynamic bicycling culture.”

Blue Heron Bicycle Works•Donate the Yuba bicycle which has

been very successful and a great conversation starter!

Special Thanks

Annual Meeting 2010 “getting more people on bikes, more often by advocating

for bicycling infrastructure and a dynamic bicycling culture.”

Our MembersThanks