[Press Release] : Seventh Annual Bike, Walk & Wheel Week offers host of activities

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 28, 2008

Contact: Public Works Department
573-874-7250

Seventh Annual Bike, Walk & Wheel Week offers host of activities

(COLUMBIA, MO) - The 7th Annual Mayor’s Challenge: Bike, Walk & Wheel
Week is scheduled to begin Saturday, May 3, with an afternoon kickoff
event at Flat Branch Park. The weeklong series of events and activities
is designed to encourage everyone to use active modes of transportation,
like walking or biking, to get to work, school or other destinations
around town.
If you’d like to participate in Bike, Walk & Wheel Week, register
online at www.getaboutcolumbia.com or visit the GetAbout Columbia office
at 101 N. Seventh St. Participants can register any time, including
Breakfast Station Day on May 9, and receive a free T-shirt. 
In 2001, Mayor Darwin Hindman first challenged Columbians to bike, walk
or wheel to work and other destinations, and 750 people joined in.
Participation in Bike, Walk & Wheel Week continues to grow. The 2007
Challenge drew more than 3,450 registrants. Take the challenge in 2008
and bike, walk and wheel your way to improved health and a better
community.
Bike, Walk & Wheel Week is a part of GetAbout Columbia, which is a
community-wide program designed to encourage active modes of
transportation-travel other than in cars. Funding for GetAbout Columbia
is provided by the Federal Highway Administration’s Non-Motorized
Transportation Pilot Program. For more information, visit the Web site
www.getaboutcolumbia.com, or call the project office at (573)
442-7189.

Bike, Walk & Wheel Week Activities:
Saturday, May 3
●	Kickoff Celebration, 1-4 p.m.
Flat Branch Park
Register for the event, pick up your T-shirt, win prizes and enjoy
music from Ironweed Bluegrass Band. Help cheer on the Celebrity Bike-Car
Challenge.
Activities:
o	Family Ride, 12:30 p.m., Meet at Forum Trailhead
Join a 7-mile round-trip ride on the MKT Trail to Flat Branch Park for
the kickoff celebration.
o	Float Your Boat, A Children’s Nature Activity
Make boats out of twigs, leaves and grasses to float down Flat Branch
Creek.

Sunday, May 4
●	Cycle Recycle, 1-3 p.m. 
Columbia/Boone County Health Department, 1005 W. Worley St.
Register at 12:30 p.m. to receive a free, refurbished bike (while
supplies last). 
Giveaway begins at 2 p.m. Free bike licensing. For more information,
contact Robert at (573) 442-7189, ext. 28.
●	Trail To A Cure Bike Ride/Walk/Run, 10-5 p.m. 
Katy Trail in Rocheport, Mo. Registration begins at 10 a.m. 

Monday, May 5
●	Skate Party, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Empire Roller Rink, 1305 Business Loop 70 E.
●	Bicycle Maintenance and Commuting Tips, 6-8 p.m.
GetAbout Columbia office, 101 N. Seventh St.
Want to be a better commuter? Learn the art of basic bike maintenance
and how to choose the best route and gear.

Tuesday, May 6
●	Spring Health & Fitness Expo and Awards, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The ARC, 1701 W. Ash St.
See the latest in active gear and get up-to-date on issues that affect
your health. Mayor’s Fitness Awards follow from 7:30-8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7
●	GetAbout Columbia Office Open House, 4-7 p.m.
101 N. Seventh St.
Check out our new digs! We even have prizes!
●	Women’s Bike Repair & Maintenance, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tryathletics, 1605 Chapel Hill Road
This class is free. Contact Janet at (573) 442-7189, ext. 29 for
details.

Thursday, May 8
●	Columbia Try Transit Day
Everybody rides city buses for free-all day long! Give it a try!
●	PedNet Scavenger Hunt, 6-8 p.m. 
Grill One 5, 15 S. Sixth St.
Have fun the active way! Register your team between 5-6 p.m. There is a
$10 entry fee for this event.

Friday, May 9
●	Breakfast Station Day, 7-9 a.m.
Eleven locations (see location listings at www.getaboutcolumbia.com)
Enjoy a free breakfast as you bike, walk or wheel about town.
KFRU, KPLA and KBXR will broadcast live from various locations.

Saturday, May 10
●	Mother’s Day Weekend Bike Ride, 11 a.m.
Meet At Twin Lakes Shelter
All moms and kids are invited for a 7-mile ride to Flat Branch Park and
back. No training-wheel riders please. To register or inquire about free
bike rental, call (573) 442-7189, ext. 28. All registered riders receive
a special Mother’s Day gift. 

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