City to Celebrate National Bike Month
April 29, 2010
Series of free bicycle-friendly community events plannedfor May
GREENVILLE, SC – April 29, 2010 – The City of Greenville willcelebrate National Bike Month with free family-friendly activitiesdesigned to appeal to bicycle enthusiasts of all ages, skill levels andinterests. Volunteers from Bikeville, the City’s bicycle-friendlycommunity initiative, have developed a series of events which will takeplace throughout the month of May to promote greater public awareness of bicycle operation, safety and enjoyment.
The League of American Bicyclists honored Greenville with itsprestigious Bicycle Friendly Community award (Bronze Level) in October2009 and the City began a comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan study inJanuary of this year. The goal is to provide infrastructure, educationand outreach to increase the number of trips made by bicycles. This will be achieved by improving roads to accommodate bicyclists and creatingprograms that encourage alternative transportation. Over the past fiveyears, the City has installed eight miles of bicycle lanes and there are currently 10 miles of paved bicycle trails throughout the city. TheCity plans to install an additional five miles of bicycle lanes withinthe next year.
For more information about National Bike Month or Bikeville, visit www.Bikeville.org/bikemonth or contact Andrew Meeker at (864) 467-4345 or [email protected].
City of Greenville National Bike Month Events
Tuesday, May 4 & 18, 6 p.m.
ICAR Family Fun Ride – Whole Foods Market
The Greenville Spinners will host this family fun ride on the 1st and3rd Tuesday of every month during the summer. All types of bikes andriders are welcome for this relaxing social ride around the ICAR campus.
Saturday, May 15, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Free Bike Valet – Saturday Market
Bikeville volunteers will provide free bicycle parking while you enjoythe Saturday Market.
Saturday, May 15, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Mountain Bike Skills Clinic – Caine Halter Family YMCA
The Upstate Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) will host amountain bike skills clinic for all ages and skill levels and will leadguided tours of Cleveland Park’s three miles of mountain bike trails.
May 17 – 21
National Bike-to-Work Week
Join bicyclists across the country by leaving your car at home andpedaling to work.
Wednesday, May 19, 8 p.m.
Free Bike Valet – Moonlight Movie Series, Peace Center Amphitheatre
Bikeville volunteers will provide free bicycle parking while you enjoythe classic bicycle movie Breaking Away.
Friday, May 21
National Bike-to-Work Day
Join Greenville’s bicycling community on a casual group ride from theCaine Halter Family YMCA to downtown Greenville. Meet for a conversation and breakfast provided by Giatu Restaurant and Liquid Highway at 7 a.m. and be ready to ride by 7:45 a.m.
Friday, May 21, 12 p.m.
Lunchtime Greenway Ride – Caine Halter Family YMCA
The City’s Greenway & Sustainability Manager will lead this monthlybicycle ride along the Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Friday, May 28, 5:30 p.m.
Critical Cruise Community Bike Ride – West Washington Street Deck
Bikeville volunteers will lead this respectful and lawful communitybicycle ride to celebrate bicycling and bicyclists’ right to the road.
