Click here to register for Bike, Walk & Wheel Week 2009 now!
It's time for Bike, Walk & Wheel Week 2009! The 8th Annual Mayor's Challenge takes place from May 2 through 8. The weeklong series of events is designed to encourage all Columbians to use active modes of transportation - like walking or biking - to get to work, school and all around town.
Activities Include:
Kick-Off Event - Saturday, May 2, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Register and pick up a Bike, Walk & Wheel T-shirt, enjoy some music or check out a bike polo match. Get bike safety and commuting tips, learn how to load your bike on the city bus rack and much more. Click here for more details.
Cycle Recycle - Sunday, May 3, 2009, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
GetAbout Columbia Office -- 101 N. 7th Street
This event pairs registered participants with a FREE, refurbished bicycle. Click here for more details.
Your Bike Is Your Ticket - May 2 to May 8
Bicyclists ride the city buses for FREE during Bike, Walk & Wheel Week when rack space is available. Click here for schedules and routes.
Brown Bag Lunch Seminar: Commuting by Bike - Wednesday, May 6, noon - 1:00 pm, The YouZeum, 608 Cherry Street
Experienced bicycle commuters will share tips on buying a suitable bike, what to wear, bike maintenance and route planning.
Try Transit Thursday - Thursday, May 7
Everybody rides city buses for free, all day long! Give it a try! Click here for schedules and routes.
Walking For Fun - Thursday, May 7
Steve Henry, author of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of St. Louis, shares his knowledge on where to go and what you need to be confortable and have a great time when you're out on the trail.
Breakfast Station Day - Friday, May 8
Everyone's invited! Enjoy a FREE breakfast as you bike, walk or wheel about town. Click here for more details, or view the PDF breakfast station map below.
Bike Ride with Mom - Saturday, May 9
Everyone is invited to join us for a seven-mile ride to Twin Lakes Shelter and back on the MKT Trail. Click here for more details.
For more details about each event, call the GetAbout Columbia office at (573) 442-7189, ext. 29.
Click here to register for Bike, Walk & Wheel Week 2009!
Register by Saturday, May 2 and be entered to win bicycles and other great prizes.
