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Bike Month Special EventsStay tuned for 2010 bike month events.The League will post information about events around the country as we learn about them. In the coming months, this list will be updated daily, so send in your events and then check back to find out what people are doing in other parts of the country. If you would like to post your event(s) on this page for free, please send an email to communication@bikeleague.org. The subject line should read, Bike Month Event. Donate your old bike to Bikes for the World during bike month! StatesAlabama •Alaska • Arkansas • California • Colorado • Connecticut •Delaware • District of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Hawaii • Idaho • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisianna • Maryland • Massachusetts • Michigan • Minnesota • Missouri • Montana • Nebraska • Nevada • New Jersey • New Mexico • New York • North Carolina •Ohio • Oklahoma • Oregon • Pennsylvania • Rhode Island • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Utah • Virginia • Washington • West Virginia • Wisconsin • Canada EventsAlabamaAnnistonMay 2, 2009. Join 5,000 other race fans lining the race course for the Sunny King Criterium in historic downtown Anniston, Alabama. Hundreds of pros and amateurs race bikes around the .6 mile closed course multiple times -- racing inches apart at speeds reaching 40 mph. Your afternoon downtown will quickly turn to evening when the Pro Women and Pro Men take the course in back to back races under the streetlights of downtown. More than 12 restaurants are on site providing great food and snacks all day at the 7th Annual Red Diamond Restaurant Tour--so plan to eat lunch and dinner at the festival. Enjoy Bike pARTs -- a sculpture competition of recycled bicycle parts. All entries will be displayed around the festival. Add live music and you have a day for the family that you don't want to miss. Stick around for Sundays Cheaha Century Challenge! www.sunnykingcriterium.com AuburnAuburn is promoting Bike to Work/ Bike to School Week from May 11-15 and Bike to Work/Bike to School Day on Friday, May 15. Click here for weekly ride calendar. Saturday, May 2, 2009: 10th Anniversary of Bike Bash, Auburn High School. More information here. Tuesday, May 5, 2009: Proclamation Signing by Mayor Bill Ham, Jr. recognizing May as National Bike Month Tuesday, May 5, 2009: The Friend of the Auburn Bicycle Committee will be awarded to Prestige Properties at the Auburn City Council meeting. May 11 – 15, 2009: Bike to Work/Bike to School week will be celebrated throughout the week, encouraging students, families, and commuters to utilize the bicycle as a form of transportation and recreation. Friday, May 15, 2009: Bike to School Competition. Each homeroom class in grades 1-5 will be encouraged to ride their bicycles to school on May 15. The homeroom with the most riders will receive an ice cream social courtesy of the Auburn Bicycle Committee. Saturday, May 16, 2009: Dedication Ceremony for the newly constructed Samford Bike Lanes. The dedication ceremony will be held in conjunction with the weekly Saturday Bike and Breakfast ride. In addition to the above mentioned activities, throughout the month of May, coupons from Bruster’s, ColdStone Creamery, Marble Slab, Sonic and TCBY will be distributed to citizens seen practicing safe bicycling skills and/or commuting to work or school. Citizens will have a chance to participate in and experience a unique art project throughout the month of May. Students from Auburn University’s Associate Professor Christopher McNulty’s sculpture class will display kinetic bicycle sculptures, made out of bicycle parts and other materials during Bike Bash. Citizens will then have a chance to vote for the Best in Show, which will be displayed at Auburn City Hall during the month of May. The remaining sculptures will be on display in the 3D Arts Building gallery on the Auburn University campus. The gallery is located at 1161 W. Samford Avenue and the hours for viewing are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. The sculptures will be on display May 4 – 29. For more information, please contact Alison Hall at 334-501-2930 or visit www.auburnalabama.org/cycle. BirminghamView Birmingham's Bike to Work events here. Click here to view Birmingham Bike to Work Group Ride Map. Click here to watch Birmingham's Biek to Work PSA. Calhoun and Cleburne CountiesThe 18th Annual Cheaha Challenge Century will be held Sunday, May 3, 2009 in Piedmont, Alabama. 102 miles through the forested rolling hills of east Alabama! Frankie Andreu, one of the most popular and well-respected names in American professional cycling, will be a special guest at the 2009 Cheaha Challenge on Sunday, May 3. For more information visit: www.neabc.org/cheaha or http://cheahachallenge.com AlaskaAnchorageAnchorage will be celebrating Bike to Work Week May 11-15 and Bike to Work Day on May 15. Click here for more details and updates. JuneauJuneau will celebrate Bike to Work Week May 11-15 and Bike to Work Day on May 15, 2009. Check the Juneau Freewheelers Bicycle Club for details. Bike Week in Juneau: -Kick-off of Bike Month on Friday, May 1 arkansasBentonvilleClick here for activities. ConwayThe local bicycle advocacy club (Conway Advocates for Bicycling, CAB, www.cycleconway.org) in conjunction with the City of Conway is sponsoring a number of events in May. FayettevilleThe Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks (BCO) is sponsoring a bicycle commuter challenge during National Bike to Work Week, rewarding the businesses with the highest percentage of bicycle commuters. Entry form and more info available at bconwa.com. Send all entries to the BCO by May 20th at BCO P.O. Box 4173 Fayetteville, AR 72702-4173.
Contact Laura Kelly at bco@bconwa.com for details. CaliforniaCalifornia Bike to Work Week Events Calendar. ChicoThe PedalFest May 10th at City Plaza will kick off events. This will be a fun family celebration featuring vintage bicycle displays, bicycle powered smoothies, safe routes mapping station, best outfit contests, bike shop booths, and tips on carrying cargo and safe riding. Events further promoting bicycling throughout the week will include:
To Work: Energizer Stations offer comfort and encouragement to all bicyclists by providing refreshments, simple mechanical help, and an I Bike Chico! sticker to receive discounts at participating businesses. The City of Chico is hosting a Business Bike Week Challenge to small, medium, and large sized businesses. To School: Bicycle safety presentations presented at local schools will help students cycle safely. Each day students ride, they will be rewarded with refreshments, stickers, and a chance to win a new bicycle. To Shop: Businesses giving discounts to bicyclists sporting their I Bike Chico sticker (given at the Energizer Stations) will be recognized. To Play: Come join the fun! Visit www.buttebicyclecoalition.org for more information. ClovisClovis Police Department will be celebrating Bike Safety Month. Please contact Officer Folliard for further information (559) 324-3424. Vistclovis.com Fresno CountyThursday, May 5, 5:30 p.m. Bike Hop, Meet at Tower Velo at 1435 North Van Ness Avenue in Fresno (south of McKinley, north of Home) for an evening tour of local Art Galleries. This is being held in conjunction with Art Hop (1st Thursday of every month). Admission to galleries is free. Look for bicycle related art. Wear a helmet and be illuminated! Wednesday, May 13, Annual Cross City Ride. Meet at Manchester Center near the Fresno Area Express (FAX) site on Blackstone at 7:45 for an 8:30 group ride to downtown Fresno. Clovis riders, meet at the rest stop on the Old Town Clovis trail (near Ashlan Avenue and Clovis Avenue) at 7:00 am for a group ride to Manchester Center to meet other cyclists. Thursday, May 14, 4th Annual FCBC Corporate Challenge. RIDE TO WORK! Get a team, ride to work, win prizes. See the Fresno County Bicycle Coalition’s web site for more information on how to participate, contest rules and how to win! www.fresnobike.org. Enlist your coworkers… there’s time to map out routes and train. If you need help with best routes, contact the Bicycle Coalition at: info@fresnobike.org Saturday, May 22, Critical Mass at Fresno High School. Meet at Fesno High School entrance at 5:30 pm. For more information see myspace.com/fresnocriticalmass. REST OF THE MONTH: Ride, Ride, Ride Humboldt BayThe Humboldt Bay Bicycle Commuters Association announced that Bike Month Humboldt will get started with the first Humboldt Bike Gear Swap and Film Festival on Friday afternoon and evening, May 1 at the Arcata D Street Neighborhood Center at 14th and D Streets. The Gear Swap is open to the public, and will be from 5-7:00 p.m. The Film Festival will follow from 7-9:00 p.m. Both events are free to everyone. Those wishing to reserve a table or donate gear can email Scott Kelly at info@humbike.org. More information about all the Bike Month Humboldt events can be found on the Humboldt Bay Bicycle Commuters Association website at www.humbike.org. Los Angeles CountyLA County is celebrating Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 14, 2009. Participants can pledge online and get entered to win prizes, including a 3-day stay at the Red Mountain Resort and Spa in Utah. Bicyclists will get a free ride on twelve transit agencies throughout the county and will be able to visit more than 40 pit stop locations (energy stations) throughout the county and receive free give-aways. For more information visit metro.net/biketowork. RiversideThe six Rotary Clubs of Riverside, CA have joined to produce their second “Tour de Riverside”, a Family Bike Rally, scheduled this year for May 16th. The Logo Sponsor for this event is Riverside’s “Model Clean Air City” Committee. This Community Service event is the culmination of a week of “Bike to School” activities organized by five PTA organizations and supported by Rotary Clubs in Riverside’s two school districts. Safe bicycling and bicycle courtesy are emphasized by demonstrations and assemblies presented by the Riverside Police High School Cadets and the Safe Routes to Schools program of Riverside County’s Department of Public Health. Sacramento RegionMAY IS BIKE MONTH The region—which includes El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties—is home to many bicycle-friendly communities and regional trails. Events are planned throughout the month to recruit and encourage people to try bicycling for some of their trips. Bike Month is for anyone who uses a bike to commute, run errands, or exercise. No matter how frequently you ride, logging miles at www.mayisbikemonth.com will help the region reach a collective goal of one million miles. On Friday, May 1, the region kicks off the month with a noontime ride and press conference in downtown Sacramento, hosted by honorary co-chairs Roseville Councilmember Jim Gray and Davis Mayor pro Tempore Don Saylor. San DiegoSan Diego is celebrating Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15 to support bicycling as a viable commute option. If you are interested in joining thousands of other cyclists on May 15, register now. RideLink has the resources you need – from getting started, to bike maps, to taking your bike on transit. If you are not sure if a route is available from your home to workplace, check out the RideLink bicycle route map. To help you along your ride, Bike to Work Day offers pit stops--places where riders can pick up free water, a snack, and lots of encouragement! Check back often to see which Pit Stops are on your route. If you need to take transit for part of your commute, many buses and rail lines are equipped to secure bicycles. If you cycle regularly, consider logging your trips on the new iCommute Web site. You’ll be able to calculate your emissions and cost savings, as well as adding miles to gain incentive! San FranciscoThe San Francisco Bay Area's 15th Annual Bike to Work Day will take place on Thursday, May 14, 2009. Bike to Work Day is the premier bicycling event taking place in all of Northern California with all nine Bay Area counties participating in the celebration. The event is just one day of many events taking place in May as part of National Bike Month. Take the Bike to Work Day pledge to bike at least once to work or play during the month of May for your chance to win a new Larkspur Bicycle by Marin Bikes, Novara Commuter Kit from REI and many other bike related prizes. Register to enter and win! Registration closes May 31st. Bike to Work Day San Francisco Bay is now on Facebook. Join us online to connect with other bicycle commuters in your area, share stories, watch videos and upload pictures to our album. Invite your friends to become fans of Bike to Work Day San Francisco Bay today! Redondo BeachEmployees in the City of Redondo Beach, California, will participate in LA County's Bike to Work Day on May 14, 2009. Employees who bike to work that day will enjoy festivities and games in the Civic Center courtyard at 415 Diamond Street. San JoseSan Jose is gearing up for this year’s statewide Bike To Work Day by offering free GET BACK ON YOUR BIKE! seminars, noon, May 6-8, at San Jose City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara Street. ColoradoCarbondaleCarbondale is celebrating National Bike to Work Week with Bonedale Bike Week. Free coffee, bike polo, kids bike rodeo, bike-in-movie and more. May 11-15, 2009. www.bonedalebikeweek.com ConnecticutMay 15 (Friday), 7-9 AM - Bike to Work, Old State House, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection will Sponsor the event May 15 (Friday), 5-7 PM - Bike Week Happy Hour, Corner Pug in West Hartford There will be groups of riders cycling to the events together. The CCBA website has bike pool information, event details, great bicycle commuter tips, and bike to work resources – connbikes.org. Bike to work events take place rain or shine. DelawareDistrict of columbiaFor information about events in the DC area visit: http://www.waba.org/events/btwd/index.php. FloridaDeltonaDeltona Parks and Recreation in conjuncion with the Volusia County MPO will be having a Family Bike Ride and Safety Awareness Day May 9 from 9a.m. to 1p.m. at the Harris Saxon Community Center on 2329 California St., Deltona, FL 32738. The day includes a five mile ride, a bike rodeo, free bike helmet fittings, and wheelchair and white cane races. Contact 382-226-0422, ex 21 for more info. TallahasseeCommuter Services of North Florida is coordinating Bike to Work Week events in the Tallahassee area. Events include a Bicycle Commuting Basics class on Thursday, May 7, bicycle maintenance workshops at local bike shops, a dignitary ride on Monday, May 11, a bicycle film festival on Wednesday, May 13, discounts on food/coffee at local restaurants for bicycle commuters, and a fundraiser/festival on the Greens at Black Dog Café (Lake Ella) on Friday afternoon/evening, May 15. Click here for a complete calendar of events and updates. All events are free and open to the public. Tampa BayThursday, May 1, Proclamation Bicycle Relay Temple Terrace, Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. A team of bicyclists will carry a proclamation to each location to spread the word that May is National Bike Month. Thursday, May 1, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Opening Reception: “Visions of Cycling” Florida Museum of Photographic Arts 200 N. Tampa St., downtown Tampa. May 11-15, 2009 Commuter Challenge - Log your miles during May, win prizes and find events at www.TampaBayCycle.com Friday, May 15, National Bike to Work Day. Log miles and find events at www.TampaBayCycle.com A continuously-updated Schedule of Events is available at www.TampaBayCycle.com. All activities are free and open to the public. GeorgiaAthensBike to Work Day 2009 will take place on Friday, April 24th in Athens, Georgia. Rides will be led by experienced bicycle commuters from locations around town to converge at College Square in Downtown Athens at 8:00am for coffee, a light breakfast, and a short program focusing on commuter education. Additional information and details can be found at www.negplanning.org and www.BikeAthens.com. AtlantaFriday | After-party| Celebrate Bike to Work Day on May 15! Register here. SavannahThe Savannah Bicycle Campaign, in cooperation with the City of Savannah, will observe National Bike to Work Day, with its monthly Dump the Pump bicycle commute on May 15. At 8 a.m. bicycle commuting convoys will depart from the Habersham Village Shopping Center, Baldwin Park and other locations bound for Davant Park in downtown, where commuters will enjoy free coffee and refreshments from bicycle-friendly coffee purveyors, Jittery Joe's. For more information, visit Savannah Bicycle Campaign. hawaiiVisit hawaiipedalpower.com for all event info.View Kauai's Bike to Work Day video on Facebook.
IdahoCoeur d'AleneVisit http://www.bikecda.org for details. MoscowClick here to view Moscow, Idaho's complete Bike Month event schedule. Portneuf ValleyVisit www.pokybiketowork.org for event info. PocatelloThe Bannock Transportation Planning Organization and area businesses are planning activities to educate the community that bicycles are a beneficial mode of transportation and also encourage bicycle commuting, promote safety and increase the general public's awareness and respect for bicycle riders. Events include: April 25 - Pocatello Environmental Fair – The Green Generation: Earth Day, Every Day! Features alternative transportation and Bike to Work. www.envirofair.org Month Long Employee Challenge - Ride your bike to work with a goal of 2-3 times per week or 60% of work time. Track your mileage and ride time for prizes to be given away at the end of the month. Area business owners are offering discounts for those signed up for the employee challenge. May 1 - Early Morning Bike to Work, Kickoff event starts at 7:00 a.m. at Old Town Pavilion with a ribbon cutting, breakfast, bike checks. May15 - Bike Parade begins at Old Town Pavilion. Activities begin at 3:00 p.m. with a bike rodeo for children. Booths will feature bike safety and education and bike maintenance. Parade begins at 6:15 p.m. May 23 - Pocatello Co-op Ride. Employee Challenge participants are encouraged to wear their Bike to Work t-shirts and gather at Pocatello Co-op for an afternoon ride. 815 S. 1st Avenue. For more information vist www.pokybiketowork.org/ or to donate prizes email Connie Doerr SandpointThe Pend Oreille Pedalers Bike Club, in conjunction with North Idaho Bikeways, are proud to announce the much anticipated third annual Sandpoint Bike Week. Sponsored this year by Outdoor Experience, Sandpoint Sports and Sports Plus, this event-filled week scheduled from May 30 to June 6 is a follow-up to the last two years' successful Bike to Work days held in September. So leave your car in the driveway and hop on your bike!
Saturday, May 30 Sandpoint Bike Swap from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the old Co-Op building. Trade, shop, consult with mechanics, learn bike safety and much more! Details available at www.pendoreillepedalers.com/BTW and local bike shops. Sunday, May 31 The Road and Trail Poker Bike Rides Wednesday, June 3 Ride to Work/School Day. We anticipate over 1,000 riders of all ages to participate in the event! Rest stops will again be available at Misty Mountain Furniture and Outdoor Experience. All registrants will be entered in the pool for prize drawings. Purchase a 2009 t-shirt to support the sponsors and show the world you’re a serious biker from the Sandpoint area! Friday, June 5 Join other cyclists at the Panida Theater for the first ever Sandpoint Bicycle Film Festival. A series of short films with a biking theme will be shown. Those registered at the door, or through Bike to Work/School, will be eligible to win the plethora of prizes we have collected! Get your FREE ticket at any of the local bike shops or other Bike Week activities! Saturday, June 6 Sandpoint Sports has again organized the Rails to Resort Hill Climb, aka the Schweitzer Hill Climb! Although a competitive event, it is open to riders of all skill levels who like a challenge! Registration and details available from Sandpoint Sports. To become a sponsor or donate prizes contact Chris at 265-7979. For additional information go to www.pendoreillepedalers.com/BTW IllinoisNapervilleThe City of Naperville was awarded the Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists on May 1, 2009. In celebration of this designation, and in promotion of ongoing bicycle safety and encouragement activities, the City of Naperville and Naperville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) are promoting Bike Month events throughout June, including the celebration of Naperville Bike Day on Monday, June 15.
SpringfieldA Curb Your Car on Bike to Work Day Challenge will be held on Friday, May 15. There are three categories of competition - businesses with 5-49 employees, 50-299 employees, and 300+ employees. Those businesses with the highest percentage of employees biking, walking, running or taking the bus to work that day will be the winners of a traveling trophy in each category. Certificates will be awarded to all participating businesses and individuals with the longest commute via each mode choice. Experienced bike commuters will lead group rides from five different locations. To register for the challenge or for more information visit sscrpc.com. indianaCarmelThe City of Carmel, Indiana will be hosting its annual Bike to Work Day event on May 15th. For more information contact dlittlejohn@carmel.in.gov or check the City’s webpage www.carmel.in.gov. IndianapolisMay 8th: Fishers Bike To Work Day MichianaMichiana will be celebrating Bike For more information visit MichianaBiketoWork.org. Warsaw6th Annual Northern Indiana Fat & Skinny Tire Fest May 1 - 3 For event descriptions, details and registration, visit www.fatandskinnytirefest.com. iowaCedar FallsCedar Falls is celebrating on-street cycling during Bike Month. Cedar Falls is in the final stages of completing its 2009 Bicycle Plan that will encourage bicycling as a safe, healthy, cost effective and environmentally sensitive transportation alternative. Each Friday (except May 1st) in May at 6:00 p.m., an organized ride will be lead by local community leaders through the streets of Cedar Falls’ newly established bike network. Each loop will be between 6-9 miles. Riders should expect a reasonable pace of 5-15 miles per hour and all on-road cycling. Each ride will start with a brief description of the short and long term plan for the particular route. Click here for loop map. Week of May 11th — Bike to Work Week Friday, May 15th, 6:45am-8am — Ride Your Bike to Work Day: Sponsored by the Cedar Trails Partnership Des MoinesActivities for people all month long! For more information visit Bikeiowa.com. The Bike Kollective opened their doors in April 2008. They offer the bike library, free classes on bike maintenance and safety, and more. MarshalltownThe Iowa Valley Bicycle Club will hold a Ride of Silence on May 20, 2009 in Marshalltown Iowa. kansasKansas CityBike to Work Week Commuter Challenge Prep Class. View info brochure. View registration form. TopekaChildren's Bicycle Safety Day is Saturday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m at the First Baptis Church, located at 3033 SW MacVicar Ave. Call 785.267.0380 for details. WichitaWichita Kansas will be promoting Bike to Work day on Friday May 15. The event is being coordinated by Start-Thinking, the city of Wichita, and local area business and bicycle clubs. They will be hosting a variety events on this day. All events will be listed on bikewichita.com and on Bike Wichita's facebook group KentuckyLouisvilleJoin us for Louisville's Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 15th. Visit Bike Louisville for event details. Register Now and help us gauge how much support Louisville has for using the bicycle for transportation! LouisiannaBaton RougeBaton Rouge is celebrating Bike Month! View their events. Other May Evets: Visit brsafestreets.org for more info. New Orleans
MarylandBaltimoreBike to Work Day 2009, sponsored by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, will be celebrated in the Baltimore region and across the nation on Friday May 15, 2009. Learn more or find out how to register. massachusettsState-wideBay State Bike Week May 11-17th. Join other cyclists for commuter convoys, breakfast, sign up for a bike buddy, festivals and more. No bike, no problem. Rentals are available. For more information on events visit www.BayStateBikeWeek.org. It’s time to Kick Gas! NewtonBike Newton: Making Newton a Bicycle-safe City, a 2.5-mile Friends & Family Ride, will be held on Sunday, May 17 at 12:30 p.m. at the Newton City Hall War Memorial. Local bike shops have donated bicycle safety packages for a free raffle, and there will also be free bicycle safety checks, displays of transportation and cargo bikes, and free healthy snacks. For more infomation visit www.bikenewton.org. Southern BerkshireBike Week: May 11 - May 17. Businesses, offices or individual workers are encouraged to bike to work and will be entered in a prize raffle each day they bike to work during the week. For details or visit www.berkshiresouth.org For more information on how employees and businesses can participate in Bike-to-Work week or to get more on the benefits of bicycling in general, visit sbBikeWeek.org or BerkshireBikeAndBoard.com. michiganBenton HarborFuller Center Bicycle Adventure 2009 – Benton Harbor, Mich., to Tallahassee, FL July 10 to August 16 (come for all or any segment) www.FullerCenterBikeTrip.com Grand RapidsMayor's Bike Ride: Wednesday, May 6 at John Ball Park - West Fulton. 6-8p.m. is a .8 mile family ride around the park and from 6:30p.m. will be the 4.8 mile group ride downtown and back. From 6-8p.m. there will be bike polo scrimmages by the WWMBA, bike safety and maintenance presentatons, BMX racetrack representatives, the Rapid Wheelmen Bicycle Club will be present, and bicycle licensing and fire safety classes will be offered. Call 456-3168 for more info. If you enjoy cycling and plan to participate in Bike to Work Day on May 15, please consider joining other riders on Calder Plaza for a group photo at 7:00 a.m. SalineTo kick off National Bike Week in May, there will be a community bike ride around the city of Saline. There will be a short 2-mile challenge to start and then a longer ride for the more advanced cyclists. The event will be held on May 11, 2009 starting at city hall at 6:30pm. Contact lauren@bikeprogram.org for more information. minnesotaDuluthContact James Gittemeier for more information. Minneapolis/St. PaulFor information on activities visit www.bikewalkweek.org. MissouriSt. LouisPedal past the pumps in May! For the ninth year, Trailnet is promoting National Bike Month in our region. Participate in the Drive Your Bike Challenge, use your bicycle instead of your car for errands and short trips during the month of May and register to win prizes. Check the Transportation Alternatives section of our website for advice on planning your route or to talk with a Bike Mentor. For more information, email commute@trailnet.org or call 314-436-1324 x113. Also, visit www.trailnet.org. MissouriFor more information visit: www.kcbike.info montanaMissoulaNebraskaNorfolkFor information on Norfolk Bike to Work Week activities visit: www.nencycling.org. NevadaLake TahoeNEVADA BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN CONFERENCE TRAILS WORKSHOP New JerseyMorris, Warren and Sussex CountiesTransOptions, the Northwest New Jersey Transportation Management Association, is again promoting Bike to Work Week in Morris, Warren and Sussex Counties. TransOptions is urging commuters to give up the solo drive to work and try commuting by bicycle. Information can be found on TransOptions’ web site, www.transoptions.org or by calling TransOptions at 973-267-7600. River ValeGreen Fest 09: A Fun-filled Day of Eco-Friendly Living Ideas in the Pascack Valley. Anyone who rides their bike to the event receives a prize. Click here for details. Somerset CountyNew This Year: At the request of many cyclists, the participation date has been extended from one week to one month. Bike to Work 2009 Month will be May 4th to May 29th. Cyclists can commute by bike on as many days as their schedule permits. Prizes/Rewards: Visit www.ridewise.org for additional event information. Click here for informational flyer. Registration is open from April 1st till May 3rd, 2009. For more information about Bike to Work Week, contact Natalia Black, Community Outreach Manager, natalia@ridewise.org. New MexicoSanta Fe Bike to Work Week May 11-16 WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS For more information visit www.santafenm.govNew yorkAlbanyFor information on Albany Bike Month events, visit: www.nybc.net. For information on Bike to Work Day visit: www.biketoworkalbany.org. Chautauqua CountyFor more information call: 665-9255, email:ccstepsny@alltel.net or visit Jamestown Cycle Shop. CooperstownThe Otsego County Conservation Association (ORCA) is organizing local Bike to Work Day on Wednesday, May 13th. Everyone is encouraged to bike or walk to work. Check-in locations, which will be announced in the future, will be staffed from 6:15am - 10am and again from 2pm - 6pm. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Competition between local businesses for the most employee participation is encouraged. To join ORCA or to obtain more information about Bike to Work Day, call Martha Clarvoe, OCCA President, at 607-547-4020 or by email. HuntingtonTown residents can register for Bike to Work events online by visiting the Town’s Website: http://town.huntington.ny.us where they can print out the mail-in forms, receive bicycle route assistance and select if they would like to be paired up with a “Bike Buddy” or another rider from their area. For further information, please contact the Town’s Council Office at 631-351-3171. New York CityBike Month is an annual celebration of bicycling in May that draws popular support and press coverage in metropolitan New York City. Thousands of bicyclists from around the NYC area flock to the numerous events that make up Bike Month NYC, including rides, repair classes, films, races, snacks discussions and much more. The DOT announced a dramatic 35% increase in bicycle commuters in 2008. With so many new commuters why not give them a way to celebrate. It's easy and free to be a part of it! Register a bicycling-related event that you've already planned for May or organize a new event. Register special offers. You can also volunteer! For more information on Bike Month NYC visit bikemonthnyc.org. MargaretvilleThe 1st Annual Catskill Scenic Ride-n-Peak takes place on Saturday, May 16th at the Pavilion at the Village Park in Margaretville, NY 12455
OneontaHartwick College Bike or Walk to Campus Week May 11-15 Reduce your carbon footprint and increase your fitness! Registration tables outside Stack Lounge from 7:30-9:30am each day. Healthy snacks, juice, and coffee available. Pick up a free water bottle while they last! Prize drawings every day with a grand prize drawing at the end of the week. Sponsored by the Balance Academic Theme and the Pine Lake Institute for Environmental and Sustainability Studies. For more information contact Brian Hagenbuch at hagenbuchb@hartwick.edu. North CarolinaGreensboroThe Piedmont Triad is promoting National Bike Month and Bike to Work Week. A group of businesses, government agencies, organizations, advocates and individuals are promoting the benefits of bicycling through TV spots, classes, commuter refueling stations, rides and movies. For the latest event information visit pedpower.org or visit the Piedmont Triad Bike Month facebook page. Winston SalemWednesday, May 21, 7 p.m. Ride of Silence. Anyone who has access to a bike and a helmet is invited to attend. The start/finish will be at Brunson Elementary School, 155 N. Hawthorne Road, Winston Salem. Ride is 8 miles, escorted by Winston Salem Police Dept, ride led by TIME Pro Cycling Team members. Armbands are strongly encouraged. Black for everyone (solidarity in mourning lost cyclists). Red for those who have been injured by motorists. Ride is free. No registration, no prizes, no sponsors, no t-shirts, no fees and NO TALKING (hand signals will be used). This is a ride not a race. Speed will be maintained at 12mph or less and will simulate a funeral procession. For more information, visit CycleSafe.org. OhioCincinnatiFor information on Bike Month events in Cincinnati visit www.queencitybike.com. Columbus
Visit b2ww.org to register your team, join an existing team, find a ride buddy, view over 15 Central Ohio-area events, attend an urban cycling workshop, and much more!
Contact biketoworkweek@gmail.com for questions or suggestions. DaytonDayton is encouraging everyone to Bike to Work on May 15th. You can ride in on your own or with a group to the National City Second Street Market for a FREE Pancake Breakfast and then head to the office. Our efforts are larger than one day. We hope our region will make biking to work a habit. This day is about creating momentum and advocacy for a true lifestyle change in our region. Details: Friday May 15 6:30 am – 9:00 am FREE Pancake Breakfast at the National City Second Street Market, FREE T-shirt for registering your ride, Corporate Challenge Group Ride in locations from all corners of the Dayton Area, Biking related exhibitors, Live Acoustic Music by Dan Rivers. Visit here for more info. KentThe 15th annual "Pedal to Make A Difference" Bike and Hike Event will be held on May 17, 2009. The Event is sponsored by the Pedal-with-Pete Foundation. The event begins and ends at Fred Fuller Park in Kent. Ride 17, 40, or 60 miles or walk 2 - 4 miles. Full service fund raiser benefiting cerebral palsy research. Fee of $25 by May 10th ($30 at the door) includes food, door prizes and bike raffle ticket. Helmets are required. Free t-shirt to first 100 registrants. Details and registration at www.pedalwithpete.com. oklahomaOklahoma CityFor more information about Bike to Work Day in Central Oklahoma, click here. OregonHillsboroTuesday, May 19th 6:30 PM--Hillsboro Main Library, Hillsboro Oregon-- "Gettting There Safely, Commuting to Work on Your Bicycle." Presented by bike safety expert Kevin Van Dyke. There will be a drawing for bicycling door prizes. Location: 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway Hillsboro OR 97124 Free. For more information, contact: Dave Pauli, Librarian 503-380-1583 PortlandThe City of Portland Transportation Options Division will be hosting our annual Bike to Work Breakfast for cyclists on Tuesday, May 12, in celebration of Bike to Work Week and Bike Month. The event will be held at Pioneer Courthouse Square - Portland's Living Room - from 7:30 to 9:00 AM. Bagels, donuts, coffee and tea will be served to hungry cyclists as a thank you for contributing to the health and livability of Portland!
Questions? Contact Barbara Plummer, City of Portland, Bureau of Transportation, 503-823-4584.
The Rogue ValleyThe Rogue Valley will be celebrating Bike to Work Week May 11-15, 2009 and Bike to Work Day on May 15. Click here for further details and events. PennslyvaniaPhiladelphiaMonth of May - PhillyCarShare's Walk Ride Share Challenge - For more infomation visit http://tinyurl.com/2uelk8 Friday, May 15: National Bike to Work Day Saturday, May 16: Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby. For more information visit www.kinetickensington.org PittsburghPedal Pittsburgh Sunday, May 17, 2009: A ride as unique as the city, Pedal Pittsburgh annually attracts more than 2,000 participants ranging from families with children and recreational riders to fitness enthusiasts. Participants can choose from six courses ranging from 6- to 60-miles, this year starting and finishing at SouthSide Works. For more info: www.pedalpittsburgh.org State CollegeCentre Region Bicycle Coalition (CRBC) has a number of activities happening the first week of May. Details can be found centrebiketowork.org. They've designated May 1st as our Bike To Work Day with the 2nd-8th filling out the rest of Bike To Work Week. Rhode islandProvidenceFor information on Bike Month events throughout Providence, visit: www.bikeprovidence.org Look for the new addition of Bike Trains! South CarolinaBlufftonGreater Bluffton Pathways will offer free Bike Valet Parking at the Bluffton Village Festival on May 9, 2009 from 10 AM - 3 PM in Old Town Bluffton. Our bicycle corral will be located behind the Heyward House located near the corner of Bridge and Boundary Streets in Bluffton, SC. (Bluffton is located near Exit 8 of I-95 and about ten miles from Hilton Head Island, SC.)
Visit www.greaterblufftonpathways.org. ColumbiaMay 1 - 31 FREE Bike Checks - discounts/giveaways at Cycle Center & Outspokin' Bicycles
For store hours, please see: cyclecenter.com and outspokinbicyles.com. GreenvilleMay is National Bike Month and the City of Greenville and Bikeville are celebrating with many fun activities! Join us for opportunities to ride, learn, and just have fun.
There will be a raffle for some excellent bicycling gear at the end of the month. The only way to win is to participate in Bike Valet. Each time you use Bike Valet, you will receive one FREE raffle ticket. The drawing will take place at the May 27th Moonlight Movie in the Peace Center Amphitheater. tennesseeKnoxvilleBike to the Beach:
May 2,
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the "green" launch of the 2009 Farmer's Market with a beach party on Market Square! Learn how to run errands on your bicycle as we gather supplies for the party. At 1 p.m. there will be a "Pack it Up" contest. Biyclists will have to pack a load of supplies to see who is the fastest, neatest and most creative. 7:15 a.m. NashvilleFriday, May 15 is Nashville and National Bike to Work Day! texasArlingtonFor information on the Ride for Wellness visit www.parkercc.edu AustinFor information on the Austin area events visit: http://www.austincycling.org/bike_month.php BIKE COMMUTING FOR BEGINNERS Tuesday, May 5 7:00-8:15pm REI Austin Downtown
Have you considered commuting by bike to save money, get fit, beat rush hour, or be green? It’s time to stop wondering and get rolling! Join REI for a free “Beginner Bike Commuting” clinic, and learn how to prepare your bike, plan your route, and where to go for riding buddies, repair classes, and fun rides. (FREE)
BIKE MAINTENANCE 101 Monday, May 11 6:30-8:30pm REI Austin Gateway
Maintaining your road or mountain bike can be a daunting task when you don’t know where to begin. Topics to include: I. Installation/Removal of wheels No need to bring your own bike to this class. The REI bike shop will provide bikes and tubes for the hands-on portion of the class. Cost: $15 for members, $20 for Non-members. Register: REI Austin Gateway Customer Service (512) 343-5550
COMMUTING 101 Tuesday, May 12 7:00-8:30pm REI Austin Downtown
I want to commute by bike but… … I have too many questions and fears. … I can’t figure out a good safe route. … I don’t have a way to secure my bike.
If the above thoughts sound like your own, then you need to come to Bike Commuting 101. We’re going to take a look at commuting in Austin and cover a variety of topics and concerns of the commuting newcomer--including what kind of bike works, what clothes and tools you need and how to find a route that works for you. We’ll also show you photographs and videos of how to do it safely.
Still skeptical? Your instructor, Preston Tyree, doesn’t own a car and after 100,000 miles of urban commuting hasn’t ever been hit by a car. (FREE)
INTERMEDIATE BIKE MAINTENANCE Wednesday, May 13 6:00pm-8:00pm REI Round Rock 201 University Oaks Blvd., Round Rock, TX (512) 255-1938
Ok, so you know how to change a flat tire, but the rest of the bike is a mystery. This intermediate level mechanics class introducing the rest of your bike, how to fix minor problems, and how to diagnose major ones. This class will empower its students by teaching them about the different parts of your bike, what those parts do, and how to know when professional help is necessary. Topics include the cockpit, brakes, drive train, and wheels. It is perfect for novice home mechanics that are happy fixing the bulk of their problems at home, but prefer not to invest in the tools and skills necessary for major issues. In the goldi-lochs analogy, this maintenance clinic might be just right! Each class is limited to 6 students so please register today! Cost: $20 for REI Co-op members, $25 for non-members. Register with REI Round Rock Customer Service in-stores or over the phone at (512) 255-1938.
BIKE TO WORK DAY SNACK & SWAG STOP (presented by Whole Foods Market & REI Austin Downtown) Friday, May 15 7:00-9:00am Whole Foods Market (in the parking lot at 6th & Lamar)
Ride, refuel, and repair on Bike to Work Day! Ride your bike to Whole Foods Market (located at 5th & Lamar) on Bike to Work Day and enjoy breakfast snacks, grab some REI swag, and get a free minor bike adjustment from an REI tech while you refuel. (Free minor adjustments are subject to the discretion of the REI bike tech. If your bike requires more than minor repair, the REI tech will provide information and rates for REI Austin Downtown’s bike repair shop.)
TRAFFIC SKILLS Friday, May 15 5:00-8:00pm REI Round Rock
Traffic Skills provides cyclists of all experience levels with a comprehensive understanding of the skills and knowledge which are necessary to ride safely in traffic. After attending the class, registered participants can go for a street ride on the following Saturday. See course schedule and registration information at www.austincycling.org . Cost: $65.00 per person—includes textbook and handouts. Register: www.austincycling.org
BASIC BIKE MAINTENANCE Monday, May 18 6:30-8:30pm REI Round Rock
Maintaining your road or mountain bike can be a daunting task when you don’t know where to begin. Topics for this introductory seminar include installing and removing wheels, fixing flat tires, cleaning your bike, lubing your drivetrain, and tuning your brakes. If you have a specific question about your bike, bring it along. Although we won’t be working on personal bikes throughout the clinic, the instructor can take a look at specific issues if they are relevant to the class. Please register for this FREE clinic with Customer service in-store or over the phone today! 512-255-1938
TRAFFIC SKILLS Friday, May 22 5:00-8:00pm REI Austin Gateway
Traffic Skills provides cyclists of all experience levels with a comprehensive understanding of the skills and knowledge which are necessary to ride safely in traffic. After attending the class, registered participants can go for a street ride on the following Saturday. See course schedule and registration information at www.austincycling.org . Cost: $65.00 per person—includes textbook and handouts. Register: www.austincycling.org
BIKE MAINTENANCE 101 Thursday, May 28 6:30-8:30pm REI Austin Downtown
Maintaining your road or mountain bike can be a daunting task when you don’t know where to begin. Topics to include: I. Installation/Removal of wheels III. Bike cleaning No need to bring your own bike to this class. The REI bike shop will provide bikes and tubes for the hands-on portion of the class. Cost: $15 for members, $20 for Non-members. Register: REI Austin Downtown Customer Service (512) 482-3357 – 8 Max each class Fort WorthCity Cyclist, 6236 McCart Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76133 is providing free breakfast Friday, May 15th from 6 am to 9 am for Bike2Work Day. New BraunfelsCall 285-4128 or visit www.nbrootsandshoots.org for more information. Click here for the press release. San AntonioFor more information visit www.walkandrollsa.com, email Lydia Kelly at kelly@sametroplan.org, or call 210-230-6911 UtahPark CityPark City Utah Bike to Work Day is May 15
Summit County, Salt Lake County, Utah County, and Logan County801-FAT-BIKE slcbikecollective.org For more information on events state-wide visit www.cyclingutah.com VirginiaArlingtonClick here for more info on both events is here. ChesapeakeTidewater Bicycle Assoc. Knotts Island Century Rides. Saturday May 16, 2009 6:30 a.m. English and Metric Centuries cross the Knotts Island Ferry in N.C. Also 1/2 Metric. Rest stops, Sags, marked roads and cue sheets, and Pasta Lunch included. About $25.00. Location - Wallaceton Ruritan Club 4032 Bunch Walnuts Rd, Chesapeake, VA. Online registration at www.tbarides.org or day-of. 757-490-1831 www.tbarides.org James City CountyThe Peninsula Bicycling Association’s Williamsburg Weenie Ride, Saturday, May 23 is a scenic, graciously hosted, fully sagged event, culminating with a weenie roast. The flat to rolling terrain of Williamsburg/James City County and York County will feature rides of 12, 25, 35, 45, and 64 miles. The tour begins at the Upper County Park, James City County. Registration fee is $15, a $5 late fee if registration form post marked after May 13th or registering on-site. Maps/cue sheets, snacks and lunch provided. Click here for more information or email: hbeizer@aol.com. RichmondFriday, May 1 Virginia’s Governor Tim Kaine, will kick off the month long bike month celebrations with a governor's proclomation. Virginia Bicycling Federation board members, BikeWalk members and statewide Bicycle Club representatives will convene in Richmond Capitol Square at 9:00am to receive the proclamation and ride the document back to their home communities. As in previous years, the group will meet in the Belle Isle parking lot, just west of the Tredegar Iron Works National Park Service Visitors Center on Tredegar St., to leave at 8:30 and ride over to the Capitol Bell Tower, which is at 9th and Franklin. Directions to parking lot: 5th St. comes down the hill to Tredegar, and then right on Tredegar to the parking lot, which is almost under the Lee Bridge. Depending on the interests of the group, we will then decide which ride we will do after the Proclamation Ceremony. RoanokeFriday, May 1 Blue Ridge Bicycle Club, VA members, will ride the Governor proclamation to Roanoke. Saturday, May 2: Mayor’s Bike Ride StatewideVirginia Cross State Ride washingtonOlympiaThe countywide 22st annual Bicycle Commuter Contest (BCC) will be held throughout May. Prizes from local and national sponsors will be awarded to top finishers. Get registration information at http://ThurstonBCC.blogspot.com. SeattleView Seattle's events. Snohomish CountySnohomish County Bike to Work & School events give first-time bike commuters, die-hard regulars and fair weather cyclists a chance to ride and celebrate together. Learn more about Bike Month at communitytransit.org SpokaneBike to Work Spokane is celebrating National Bike to Work Week, May 10-16, 2009. New events for Bike To Work Week this year will include an Education Fair on Sunday, May 10, The Commuter Challenge presented by Group Health, bike commuting work-shops and commuter energizer stations located around the city. Register at www.biketoworkspokane.org. For more info, contact Andy Billig at 509-990-9219 or at biketoworkspokane@gmail.com. Spokane is offering four local bicycle workshops as a prelude to Bike To Work Week. The workshops are free and available on a walk-in basis. Workshop dates and times are: Thursday, April 9th, 7:00 – 7:45pm at REI, 1125 N. Monroe
Tuesday, April 28, 6-7:30pm at Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley* For more information on the workshops or the Bike Buddy program, contact SpokaneBikeBuddy@aol.com. Whatcom CountyMay 15th, Bike to Work and School Day
Celebrate the twelfth anniversary of Bike to Work and School Day in Bellingham and Whatcom County. Bike or walk to one of the more than 30 Celebration Stations located throughout the county and enjoy refreshments, gifts, stickers, and a chance to enter the prize drawing for many prizes. West VirginiaMorgantownBike Tradeup Day - Click here for details. wisconsinDodgeville6TH ANNUAL QUADRUPEDAL SPRING CENTURY CHALLENGE! The Iowa County Humane Society QuadruPedal Century ride is a fundraising cycling event held each year on the first Sunday in May! Mark your calendars for May 3, 2009 to come and challenge yourself to a 35, 55, 85, or 100 mile ride through the rolling hills of Iowa County. Here's your chance to ride on some of the same roads used by the Dairyland Dare and Wright Stuff Century, but with full sag support, rest stops, showers and a meal when you finish. Get a full trial run in before summer kicks into high gear! This ride starts and ends at the Dodgeville Middle School. Registration is $45, but if you register before April 6, you will receive a free t-shirt! Day of event registration is $55. Click here to register! Visit the ICHS website for more info. Ride starts at Dodgeville Middle School, 951 West Chapel St., Dodgeville, WI 53533 All proceeds from this ride go to benefit the Iowa County Humane Society (ICHS). The ICHS is a non-profit, no kill animal shelter. La CrosseFor more information and sponsors visit: www.CouleeBikes.org West BendMeet at Imagine Coffe House located at 705 Village Green Way in West Bend at 6 a.m. Friday, May 15 for complimentary coffee, a raffle for cycling related items, a free grab bag for participants, and more. For information on West Bend's Bike to Work Week on click here. There are also many outstanding raffle items that have been donated from local bike shops, Pedal Moraine and Mountain Outfitters, as well as a free one-year membership from the Kettle Moraine YMCA. Raffle tickets are $2 each or three for $5. CanadaMidland, OntarioFirst Annual BIKE DAY in Midland Ontario on May 15th 2009. |
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