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Piedmont Triad Council of
Governments
Phone: (336) 294-4950
Fax: (336) 632-0457
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Experience Pedal Power During The
Piedmont Triad Bike-to-Work Week
Bike to Work Week helps
to:
· Increase
public awareness for cyclists
· Educate
the community about the benefits of bicycling as a form of transportation
· Make
information about bicycle commuting available to potential riders
· Encourage
people to try bicycle commuting.
During the month of May, local
cyclist shops, bicycle enthusiasts, advocacy groups and government agencies
will be hosting free educational clinics on topics such as maintaining your
bike, basic ride skills and commuter tips at various Triad locations. During
Bike to Work Week, refueling stations will be provided to commuting bicyclists where
they can take a breather over free coffee, feast in
Interested? You can learn more about planned events, view route maps and information
from the Piedmont Triad Council of Governments' PedPower website at www.pedpower.org. PedPower was created to
support bicycling and walking throughout the region. Working
cooperatively with local jurisdictions, the program provides technical
assistance, shares information, and identifies opportunities to improve
accommodations for bicyclists and pedestrians.
"PedPower provides a one-stop resource for bicyclists who are just
starting out as well as more experienced commuters," said
Bicycle month comes as the area moves into the final month of the Triad Commute
Challenge, which began March 4 and ends May 31. Participants pledge to try
alternative commuting options by signing the pledge form at www.triadair.org. Last year, more than
1,000 Triad residents pledged to carpool, vanpool, ride the bus, bike, walk or
telecommute.
On the web:
Triad Commute Challenge
PedPower
PTCOG
The Piedmont Triad Council of Governments is a voluntary association of
local governments that has been working to address the diverse urban and rural
issues in the central piedmont region for nearly 40 years. The Council of
Governments provides a range of technical services to its members, including
land use, recreation and transportation planning, aging services and
demographic data analysis.
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2008 Piedmont Triad
BIKE MONTH EVENTS
Events are free & open to the public
May 2, 5 p.m. to 7p.m.
Find out How Easy it is to Commute By Bike - Open House,
Paceline Bicycle Shop,
May 6, 6p.m. to 7 p.m.
On the Go Tune-Ups
Recycles Bike Shop,
May 9, 6:30p.m. to 7:30pm
Bike Maintenance & Basic Ride Skills Class
Bicycle Toy and Hobby,
May 13, 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Bike to Work Week Refueling Stations
REI, Shops at
J & L Bicycle Company,
Bike by for prizes, free coffee and free snacks
May 13, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bike Movie Night - Contested Streets
The Hive,
May 14, 7-9:30 a.m.
Bike to Work Week Refueling Stations
Bicycle Toy and Hobby,
Spinz,
Krispy Kreme,
Bike by for prizes, free coffee and a snack…just for riding your
bike. Bring a friend too!
May 15, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Basic Bike Repair Clinic
Cycles De Oro,
May 16, 7 a.m. to 9:30am
Bike to Work Day Refueling Stations
Governmental Plaza, Greene Street & February
Hayes Taylor YMCA,
Bike by for prizes, free coffee and free snacks.
May 19, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Bike Movie Night – Contested Streets
See this powerful documentary featuring examples of innovative ways to
use and share our streets.
May 21, 5:30pm
Ride of Silence
Ride to honor cyclists who have been hurt or killed while
bicycling. See www.bikegso.org
for more information.
May 22, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Advanced Bike Repair Clinic
Cycles De Oro,
Jesse Day
Regional Planner
Piedmont Triad Council of Governments
Ph: (336) 294-4950
Fax: (336) 632-0457
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