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gear up for a fun commute to work!The League of American Bicyclists is promoting Bike-to-Work day this coming Friday, May 21, and for the first time, Downtown Memphis is proud to be a part of this national initiative! From Anchorage, Alaska to Tallahassee, Florida, hundreds of cities across the country will participate in this day to rediscover the bicycle as a viable means of transportation! Bicycles are ideally suited for getting around in Downtown Memphis' 6.5-square mile area. As national attention is focused on issues such as urban sprawl and the revitalization of urban centers, it is becoming clear that the cities that will thrive in the future are the ones that not only accommodate but encourage a variety of transportation modes – public and personal, motorized and human-powered. Official Bike to Work Events Stay tuned for new events! Sunday, May 16 All About Bikes! @Mud Island River Park, Noon - 3pm Start the week off with All About Bikes!, a Funday Sunday event to promote bicycle safety and encourage bicycle transportation. Bring your bicycle down to Mud Island and join in the fun! Activities include bike shows, kiddie bike races, games, and more. Monday, May 17 Commuting Workshop @Peddler Bike Shop, 575 Highland, 901-327-4833, 6:30pm New to bicycle commuting? Get practical tips and advice from the Peddler crew at this free workshop. Learn how to fix a flat tire, what to carry while commuting, and basic rules of the road. Tuesday, May 18 Practice Ride @Peddler Bike Shop, 575 Highland, 901-327-4833, 6:30pm Try out your cycling skills on a practice ride led by Peddler staff. Wednesday, May 19 Downtown Bike Ride @Central Station, 6pm Unwind with a leisurely bicycle tour of Downtown led by Bill Draper. Meet at the pavilion; the ride leaves promptly at 6. Contact Bill Draper at billdraper@earthlink.net for more information. Commuting Basics Workshop @Outdoors, Inc., 1710 Union, 901-722-8988, 6pm Join the staff at Outdoors, Inc. for a free commuting basics workshop. Learn rules of the road and how to plan a route that fits your capabilities. Thursday, May 20 Bicycle Maintenance Workshop @Midtown Bike Company, 509 S Main, 901-522-9757, 8am Learn basic bicycle maintenance in a free workshop with the staff at Midtown Bike Company. Friday, May 21 Bike-to-Work Meet-ups Prefer to ride with others? Meet at these locations and ride into Downtown together: Eastgate Shopping Center, 5048 Park Ave - Meet in the parking area in front of Radio Shack. The ride leaves at 7:00am and ends at the East Energizer Station on Jefferson. Contact Hal Mabray at 901-233-7306 for more information. Brooks Museum, 1934 Poplar Ave - The ride leaves at 7:30 am and ends at the East Energizer Station on Jefferson. Contact Cort Percer for more information. Otherlands Coffee Bar, 641 S Cooper St - Meet at 7:30 am; the ride leaves at 7:45 am and ends at the South Energizer Station at the Memphis Farmers Market Pavilion. Contact Jason Potter at 901-205-1412 for more information. Bike-to-Work Day Energizer Stations, 7:00am - 9:30 am North: 547 N Main St (Main & Greenlaw) South: Memphis Farmers Market Pavilion at Central Station (Front & GE Patterson) East: parking lot just east of Urban Child Institute at 600 Jefferson Ave Need a quick break on your way in to work? Stop by one of these locations to refuel with water and snacks provided by Easy Way, ICB Outlet Stores, and Miss Cordelia's. Registered participants can also pick up their gift bags at these locations (specify when registering). Healthy Breakfast @ Church Health Center Wellness, 1115 Union Ave, 9:00am - 10am Stop by Church Health Center Wellness on your way to work for a light and healthy breakfast pit stop. Fruit, juice, and coffee will be served, and Action News 5’s Ursula Madden will be broadcasting live. Bike-to-Work Day @Court Square, 11:00am - 1:30pm Hang out with other Downtown cyclists at the Downtown Bicycle Expo on Court Square. Activities include live music, free bike checks, and more. Get involved with local bicycle advocacy groups, check out the latest accessories from local bike shops, and talk one-on-one with City of Memphis staff about local ordinances and laws. Free bike valet parking will be provided by Livable Memphis. Friday, May 21 Bike-to-Work Day @Brooks Museum, 7pm After work, meet up with other cyclists at Court Square at 5:30pm and ride over to Brooks Museum for the Bicycle Film Festival. Films start at 7pm and 9pm, with an after party at Murphy's at 11:00pm. The festival continues on Saturday with more films at Brooks starting at 1pm and a block party at First Congregational Church from 2:30pm to 6:30pm. Contact Cort Percer at cort@bicyclefilmfestival.com for more information. |
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