Wow! Everyone in Mississippi should attend this event. 600+ participants from 47 states were in attendance. Locally we had Jim Foster (Biloxi-Gulf Coast Bicycle Club), Jan Morgan (Starkville-Boardtown Bikes), James Moore (Hattiesburg-Moores Bikes & President BWM) and myself (Karen Mogridge - Executive Director-BWM).

We heard from Copenhagen's Bike/Ped Coordinator on how cycling and walking is "just a way of life" in Copenhagen. Workshops ranging from "Stimulus Package - What does it mean for Bicycling", "Better Biking in National Parks", "Urban Trails and Jump Parks", "Complete Streets: The Next Generation", "The Role of Bicycle Dealers in National and Local Adovcacy", "Safe Routes to School Time Three" and much more. Thursday, we hit the Capitol to lobby our State Senators and Representatives and then recharge during the Congressional Reception. Ask any of the other 3 that attended, it was an amazing time to meet other advocates, dealers, manufacturers and just an amazing group of supporters from around the nation.

I personally met the President of Trek and the President of Fuji and advocacy groups from SC, FL, They were both very proud of what Mississippi is doing and can't wait to see where we are next year. Now - who is going next year?

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Ok - who wants to support the Share the Road campaign? Let's get these tags on your cars! So, we didn't get the Share the Road Bill passed through the Senate this year... Let's show our support on the road with the car tags. To get your car tag, head to your local tag office now or wait until your current tag expires. The tag cost is $31 dollars, above the regular cost of your tag; $24 dollars of that fee goes directly to Bike Walk Mississippi.

Have you ever made it to the Double Decker Arts Festival in Oxford? For the last few years, Oxford Cycling has renewed their bike ride and this year proceeds are benefiting BWM,so come on up and ride. You'll get a chance to experience the hills, meet members of Oxford Cycling ,support BWM and experience the famous Double Decker Festival!

April 25: This year they will have 10, 24, 50 and 66 mile loops that meander through the rolling hill country of Lafayette County with visits to a few Sardis Lake landings. The ride will be fully supported with pre-ride bike maintenance, 3 full service rest stops. Register on-line or get mail-in registration information at www.racesonline.com. Pre-register before April 11th for a coolmax shirt (both male and female fits available) and other great goodies.

Don't forget about the Natchez Trace Century also coming up on 4/11/2009 as well - www.racesonline.com.