Entries tagged: Rides

Ride the Road Tour Promotes Cycling in Calgary

calgary logoOn Sunday, August 23, the streets of Calgary will come alive with the sound of cyclists biking through the city to raise awareness about the advantages of pedal-powered transportation. The 14-kilometer ‘Ride the Road’ Tour is organized by the newly formed Calgary tour de nuit Society and will highlight the need for improved infrastructure for bike commuters.

For more information and to register for the Calgary Tour, click here…

Posted by bluewater on July 30, 2009
Tags: rides, pedal-powered, commuters, calgary tour de nuit society, calgary
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BikeTexas and BCGP Organize National Bipartisan Bike Ride

Bike TX logoBike Philly logoOn July 23, state legislators from across the U.S. took part in the 6th National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Bipartisan Bike Ride, organized by BikeTexas and the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. The 100 participants, including 14 state senators and 21 state representatives from 23 states, rode eight miles through scenic downtown Philadelphia. BikeTexas coordinates this annual ride in partnership with the local advocacy organization. According to Robin Stallings of BikeTexas, “dollar for dollar, this is the most effective lobbying activity we do to advance the state-level legislative bicycle agenda.”

To learn more about the event and view photos visit www.biketexas.org

Posted by bluewater on July 23, 2009
Tags: rides, legislation, biketexas, bicycle coalition of greater philadelphia
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