Ride on

The CN&R is officially into our second decade celebrating local bike culture and news. Sure, we’ve written about life on two wheels in the regular issues for decades, but this is our 11th annual Bike Issue. Time sure flies.

This year, our aim was to highlight how much fun it is to ride. First, we reached out to Women on Wheels. That local cycling group with a spectacular acronym (WOW) started as a way to encourage more women to ride, but the camaraderie that developed as a result has blossomed into lasting friendships.

We also checked in with the folks at Silver Dollar BMX, the local nonprofit that provides a competitive and recreational biking outlet for kids of all ages and abilities. The organization has big plans in store—including a move and likely an expansion—and is gearing up to find the funds needed for that effort.

In addition, we take a look at the upcoming Chico Bicycle Music Festival—the long-running event that pairs biking with live music and an environmental message during a leisurely multistop ride around our fair city.

Lastly, be sure to check the rest of this issue for other bike-centric content.

Enjoy the ride!