Rachael Lankford: I Live Here

Rachael Lankford is a very active and passionate community supporter in the Sacramento region.  She is the voice behind Sacramento365 - an extremely comprehensive, year-round online source for Sacramento events.

Ms Lankford is admittedly a grid kid - says she rarely makes it out of downtown/midtown.  You can attend any event in this region and you will find her contributing in some capacity.  She also graced Vélo & Vintage Fashion Show with her beauty, as one of the models.

Sac Cycle Chic:  Tell me about your bike?

Rachael Lankford: I have a K2 hybrid.  I've had it for about 7 years but only really started using it when I moved to midtown 5 years ago.  I love that it has multiple gears but still looks kind of like a cruiser.  I find that it's a little heavy but overall it works well in the city.  I'm looking forward to fixing it up with all the appropriate lights, adding a removable basket and fenders to make it even more efficient!

SSC:  What is cycling to you?  What would you tell others to encourage them to cycle?

RL:  I love it.  I like to cycle both for pleasure and exercise.  It's a diverse vehicle and an active way to get around town, get outside, familiarize yourself with your community, spend time with friends and enjoy the great Sacramento weather.

SSC:  What do you think of Sacramento's bicycle culture?


RL:  Sacramento's bicycle community has rapidly gained momentum over the past few years.  There are quite a few local advocates and new businesses that have helped raise awareness and acceptance of cycling as transportation.  We have a way to go to make Sacramento a truly bike-friendly city, but we are well on our way.  Bike racks have been popping up like weeds and more bike lanes have been added to the streets, however, a lack of knowledge of road etiquette (with both drivers and cyclist) still causes some safety issues.