[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Columbia s Bike, Walk and Wheel Week

[Press Releases]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Tammy Miller, 874-7465

Columbia’s Bike, Walk and Wheel Week

COLUMBIA, MO (May 3, 2012) - Columbia's 11th Annual Bike, Walk and Wheel Week will be held May 12-19. Presented by Parks and Recreation and Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services, the week's events are free unless otherwise noted.  Check for details on this year's Bike, Walk and Wheel events at www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec or call the Parks and Recreation Office at 874-7460. 

 

In addition to the detailed schedule, visitors to the web site can register for Bike, Walk and Wheel Week and be eligible to win a Parks and Recreation gift certificate.

 

Here's a brief rundown of events for the week:

 

Saturday, May 12

Confident City Cycling Class

8 am-1 pm, PedNet Office, 501 Fay Street Suite 204

Price: $50, contact Gina at PedNet at 303-1033 or visit www.pednet.org/programs/confident-city-cycling.asp to sign up for the class.

 

Kids Bike Safety

10 am-Noon, Shelter Insurance, 1817 West Broadway

 

Story Book Trail "Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature" (available May 12-May 31)

Dusk to Dawn, Forum Nature Area, 2701 Forum Blvd.

 

Bike, Walk and WOOF

Dusk to Dawn, Local Dog Parks and Trails

 

Sunday, May 13

Bike or Hike to Church Sunday!

 

Monday, May 14

Bike is Your Ticket on Transit

Bicyclists ride the city buses for FREE all week!

 

Walking Public Art Tour

6 pm, Flat Branch Park, 101 South 4th Street

For more information, call Office of Cultural Affairs at 874-6386.

 

Tuesday, May 15

Secret Access Trail Ride

6-8 pm, Flat Branch Park Gazebo, corner of 4th and Cherry

 

Wednesday, May 16

Brown Bag Lunch Session "I Would Bike/Walk to Work, But..."

12-12:45 pm, Walton Building, 300 S. Providence Room

 

Family Fun Fest:  Fitness is Fun!

6-8 pm at Flat Branch Park, 101 South 4th Street

Celebrate Bike, Walk & Wheel Week and learn ways to stay fit.  Join us for fun demonstrations and hands on activities for all ages.  

 

Thursday, May 17

Try Transit Day

Everybody rides free, all day long! Bus schedules and routes are available at www.gocolumbiamo.com.

 

Walk the Course for $3 discount

7 am-dark, L.A. Nickell and Lake of Woods Golf Courses

 

Bike Shop Workshop

6:30-7:45 pm, Walt's Bicycle Fitness & Wilderness Co, 1217 Rogers Street

 

Friday, May 18

Breakfast Station Day ~ National Bike to Work Day

7-9 am

Everyone is invited! Stop by and enjoy a free breakfast as you bike, walk or wheel about town.

*MKT Trailhead at Forum Blvd.

Breakfast provided by Clovers Natural Market and Tryathletics

*Activity & Recreation Center (ARC), Clinkscales & Ash

Breakfast provided by Hy-Vee

*Lions-Stephens Park, 104 N Williams Street

Breakfast provided by Wellaware: Boone Hospital Center's Health and Wellness Services

*Flat Branch Park, 101 S. 4th Street

Breakfast provided by Walt's Bicycle Fitness & Wilderness Co. and Mayor's Council on Physical Fitness & Health

*Fire Station 9, Blue Ridge and Providence

Breakfast provided by Columbia Kiwanis Club

 

Saturday, May 19

Trails Day; 5K Walk/Run & 10K Bike Event

9-10 am, MKT Trail Access, 800 S. Stadium Blvd (MLK Jr. Memorial)

Registration not required.

 

Wheelchair Wash and Roll

12-4 pm, Stephens Lake Park, corner Old Highway 63 & Broadway

Participants can enjoy a recreational roll around Stephens Lake Park. Free wheelchair detailing and snacks available for all participants. For more information, call Services for Independent Living at 874-1646.


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