Bike Week is coming! Bike Week is coming!
Most of you already know about it, but some may not. Please pass this message on to any you know who might wish to participate.
This week of bike related activities will be a good way to get the riding season off to a fun start for you and your family!
The exciting eight-day schedule includes:
Saturday May 31 A Bike Swap from 9-1 at the old co-op / grainery building. Trade, shop, consult with mechanics, learn bike safety and much more!
Sunday June 1 The Panhandle Alliance for Education is sponsoring Mel Dick on an epic 10,000 mile ride around America. Join him at 7:30am at the County Courthouse and ride the first leg to Newport, WA then send him off and return. Donations to PAFE are encouraged. (Limited ride support will be provided).
Wednesday June 4 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, Outdoor Experience and Sandpoint Sports. All registrants will be entered in the pool for prize drawings Friday night. Purchase a 2008 t-shirt to support the sponsors and show the world you’’re a serious biker from the Sandpoint area!
Friday June 6 Join us 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 a plethora of prizes we have collected! This is event is free but donations will be encouraged.
Saturday June 7 Sandpoint Sports has again organized the Rails to Resort Hill Climb aka Schweitzer Hill Climb. Although a competitive event, it is open to riders of all skill levels who like a challenge.
For more information and details about these events please visit:
www.sandpointbikeweek.com
To sign-up on-line for Bike to Work/School Day please visit:
http://www.fullfx.com/btw/index.cfm