Bike for Life Moscow, May 2011
This is our third year celebrating National Bike month in Moscow, Idaho. We call the event Bike for Life since it is a great way to travel all year long and at every stage of life, not just in May.
See the contact page for more information about volunteering to help with events and planning.
All riding abilities are welcome to join the free cycling events listed below…
Click here for the 2011 Bike Month Flier.
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April 29, Friday, noon-1:00, LUNCH & LEARN Bicycle Celebration: Bike safety and riding gear. Gritman Conference Center, 700 South Main, FREE!
May 1 , Sunday, 10 a.m. -5 p.m., MAY DAY air, oil & lube free at Paradise Creek Bicycles. 50% off labor for maintenance and repair with coupon available at any of these events.
May 2 , Monday, 7 p.m., MAYOR NANCY CHANEY’S NATIONAL BICYCLE MONTH PROCLAMATION. Moscow City Council meeting, Council Chambers. Please be prompt!
May 3, 10, 17 and 24, Tuesdays, 11 a.m., TOW YOUR TOTS. Meet at Mountain View Park for group ride to Patty’s Mexican Kitchen for two-for-one burritos. An easy 30 minutes ride on flat trails. Questions? – Email Brooke at blowry [at] uidaho.edu
May 4 , Wednesday, FILL THE RACKS. Moscow’s elementary & junior high students are encouraged to bike to school. Safe Routes to School will provide incentives for participating students and parents.
May 7 , Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., BIKEFEST. Bike swap and sale, free bike tune-ups and more. Local folks selling bikes, parts and gear. Friendship Square fountain and adjacent cul-de-sac.
May 7 , Saturday, 11 a.m., PALOUSE PRIZE RIDE. Moscow Parks and Rec poker ride on Paradise Path. Start at Friendship Square. Pick up cards at local businesses. You could win 1 of 4 bikes! 883-7085 to register. $10 with a t-shirt, $5 without a t-shirt.
May 12, Thursday, 6-7 p.m., SPOKE-N WORD open mic at Café Silos, 693 Styner Ave. Recite bike poetry, sing or read short stories about bicycling. The stage is yours.
May 13, Friday, 7-8:30 a.m., BIKE TO WORK DAY. Join your fellow bicycle commuters at the SE corner of Sixth and Main for coffee, treats, assorted freebies, photo ops and bicycle wheel spoke cards.
May 14, Saturday, 8 a.m., LATAH TRAIL BREAKFAST RIDE TO TROY. Meet at NRS East parking lot (corner of Blaine St. & Troy Hwy). Enjoy breakfast with cyclists at the White Pine Cafe in Troy. 24 miles. About 4 hours round trip.
May 21, Saturday, 1 p.m., (RE)DISCOVER PARADISE PATH. Where are all the sections of the path located? Ride with Paradise Path Task Force members to learn more. Meet behind UI Rec Ctr.
May 21, Saturday, 6 p.m., BICYCLE MOVIE NIGHT. Nuart Theatre, 516 S. Main Street, Moscow. Includes fund-raising raffle. Movies: Breaking Away and The Triplets of Belleville
May 22, Sunday, 8 a.m., WAFFLE RIDE TO PULLMAN. Meet at Chipman Trail, corner Pullman Hwy and Perimeter Dr. Bike to Old European Restaurant for breakfast. 17 miles round trip.
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See you on the streets…and please remember to wear your helmets!
