Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Bicycle Events You Can Take Part In

There's a lot going on with bicycling lately. Here are just a couple opportunities you can take advantage of in May:

- Library Bike Commuter Nights

Free info sessions with great how-to’s for new or experienced commuters.

May 4, 7-8:30 pm Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S Regal Street, Spokane
May 5, 7-8:30 pm Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E Main Avenue, Spokane Valley
May 6, 7-8:30 pm North Spokane Library, 44 E Hawthorne Rd, Spokane

- Smart Cycling - Traffic Skills 101 May 12/May 15

SPACE LIMITED so sign up now. League of American Bicyclists "Smart Cycling, Traffic Skills 101" classes are on the first evening listed, and all day Saturday to total 9 hours for the course. You’ll have in-class learning and some on-the-road bike practice. Cost is $30 for a course and includes text. Pre-registration is required.

May 12, 5 - 8 pm & Saturday May 15, 9 am - 3 pm: At Spokane Regional Health District. Email for questions or to register.

- Fish Lake Trail Dedication May 14

The Fish Lake Trail segment from Spokane to Scribner Road will be dedicated Friday, May 14 at 3 p.m. at the trailhead just off Sunset Highway.

- Bike the Lilac Parade May 15

Ride in the Spokane Lilac Parade the evening of Saturday, May 15 with the SpokeFest entry. Sign up here.

- Bike to Work Week: Get registered!

Bike to Work Week is May 16- 23. Hurry and get registered by clicking here.

2 comments:

Barb Chamberlain said...

UPDATE on Fish Lake Trail dedication--just heard they changed the time for the ceremony to 3pm.

@BarbChamberlain

SRTC Staff said...

Thanks Barb- I had an extended blog hiatus so glad you got the correction on there.


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