WOW!

Just WOW! What an amazing turn out at the Bike Summit! There must have been 150 people or more of all ages and sizes!

The speakers were fabulous.

City planner, Larry Kirch, invited bicyclists to help support biking infrastructure planned to enhance bicycling and commuting in our community.

Bike Ped committee member and transportation planner, Jackie Eastwood, talked about the comprehensive plan that is nearing completion. Input from bicyclists is welcomed.

Tim Keneipp talked about the new Driftless Region Bicycle Coalition and its goals to improve bicycling, safety and infrastructure in our community and inviting all to join.

A representative of Human Powered Trails talked about the work they've done and will do and how this organization cooperates with others to enhance the network of off road trails in our area that can be the foundation for increasing economic growth.

Hansi Johnson announced that La Crosse is going to become an IMBA hub with a network of world class trails all over the region.

Kevin Hardman, BFW president, had a great and focused presentation about what CAN happen when bicyclists band together and stand up for what is right. His graphs showing how little money is invested in bicycling in Wisconsin were amazing. Please SIGN UP FOR THE STATE BIKE SUMMIT, APRIL 21 & 22! Please email if you might want to carpool for April 21 only.

John Burke's presentation was super fantastic. Bicycles are a simple solution to complex problems. Period. And he showed it. He pointed out that we actually now have a Transportation Secretary in Ray LaHood who recognizes the value of bicycles and bicycling. Also memorable from his presentation was the outright horrific year by year graph of how obese America has become in the past 20 years. I can't find a link to his graphs, but this site tells the story.

Do you have suggestions or ideas for next year's WW Bike Summit or would you like to help organize it? Please email and they will be passed along.