Columbia is a flagship city for nation-wide Life is a Cycle bike event
May 8, 2017
What: Life is a Cycle is a group bike ride that teaches you where to bike commute, and the need-to-know essentials of biking for transportation.
Who: This event is open to the public. Registration is $1.50. Proceeds are donated to the American Heart Association.
When: Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 9:30 AM
Where: Finlay Park (route is available at www.lifeisacycle.bike)
Why: Every mile that you bike for transportation can reduce your risk for heart disease [1], save a pound of pollution from going into our air [2], and put $0.48 back in your pocket [3]. Biking to work has increased by 60% across the US since 2000 [4]. Learn about bike commuting from the experts who build your local bike infrastructure. Life is a Cycle will also provide strategies for blended commuting with a car or public transportation.
Life is a Cycle is the event for anyone who has ever been curious about bike commuting. Life is a Cycle is a rare opportunity to experience active transportation in a group setting. Brought to you by the City of Columbia, the City of Columbia Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), KIND and My City Bikes, Life is a Cycle allows beginner bike commuters to experience the community’s bike lanes, paths, and shared-use roads with a group and local ride leaders. For more information and to register for the local event, go to http://www.lifeisacycle.bike/ .
