Biketober Fest

At least once a quarter area cycling clubs - Cajun Cyclists, Krewe de Velo, Petit Paris Cycling, Bike Lafayette, and others - come together for a "cycling social."  In addition to being just plain fun, these free events serve to build community among diverse cyclists throughout Acadiana. 

Organized by Cajun Cyclists, this Fall's social, Biketober Fest, takes place this Sunday, October 7.  Meet up is at Myran's Maison de Manger in Arnaudville.  There will be 20, 30 and 40 mile route options, with maps will be provided at the start.  All rides leave at 8 a.m.  These are no drop rides, so don't let speed worries keep you at home.

Following the ride, Bike Lafayette will have its monthly Board Meeting over brunch at Myran's. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the organization is welcome to join us. As one of Bike Lafayette's main purposes is to represent the interests of all area cyclists, we not only welcome but encourage your participation and input.

We look forward to seeing you there!

2013 Ride for Rox Date Set

Mark your calendars for the second annual Ride for Rox.  Join us on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Grand Coteau for routes of 10 to 100 miles. We're already starting to get organized. If you'd like to get involved, contact us at info@bikelafayette.org

Traffic Skills 101 - Fall 2012 Course Offering

For those of you who missed it in May 2012, Bicycle Traffic Skills 101 is back! See below for details.

Mickey Shunick Memorial Bike Ride - Saturday, 9/29/12 @ 5 p.m.

Join Bike Lafayette at the Community Celebration to Honor Mickey Shunick on September 29, 2012 at Parc International downtown.  Gates open at 11:30 a.m. with festivities beginning at noon.  At 5 p.m., take part in a public bike ride following the route Mickey took the morning of May 19th. We are encouraging attendees to either ride or bring their bicycles to Parc International so that they may join the ride. The ride will conclude with the permanent placement of a “ghost bike” at the end of St. Landry Street as a tribute to Mickey.

New Annual Membership Option - Buy Now!

Check out the newly added Annual Membership option at right.  For any membership level, you can get either a Bike Lafayette reflective sticker or Bike Lafayette T-Shirt.  Join now to support Bike Lafayette and begin sporting our logo to raise awareness of cycling everywhere you go.  Spread the word!

MPO Joint Bicycle Subcommittee Meeting Rescheduled to 9/5/12

This week's cancelled-due-to-weather MPO Joint Bicycle Subcommittee meeting has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, September 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rosa Parks Transportation Center. The original meeting agenda (date not yet updated) can be found here.

This is a good meeting to attend as it will center on the identification of primary and secondary routes cyclists use to get around Lafayette, which will inform future LCG/MPO decision making on infrastructure investments to improve bicycle facilities (e.g., build new bike paths) in our area.  Come lend your input and experience if you can.

8/27/12 MPO Joint Bicycle Subcommittee Meeting Cancelled

Due to Hurricane Isaac, tonight's meeting of the Joint Bicycle Subcommittee of the Lafayette Metropolitan Planning Organization has been cancelled. We'll post the date and time for the next meeting when known.