BIKE WEEK PASADENA: May 20 - 22, 2010
See the City in a Whole New Way
All Bike Week Pasadena activities are free and open to the public.
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Thursday, May 20 : 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bike to Work Day Pitstop
Shops on South Lake, 345 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 9110
Celebrate this nationally recognized day for bicycles at the Shops on South Lake. Bicycle riders are honored on this special occasion for the commutes made by bicycle throughout the year. C.I.C.L.E. hosts this Bike to Work Day Pit Stop with local businesses in the area, Metro and the City of Pasadena Department of Transportation. Learn more about bike routes, meet other bicycle commuters, and relax with some yummy treats during this exciting, bike-centric afternoon.
Big Thanks to our Event Sponsors!
Thursday, May 20 : 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Pasadena and the Bicycle: A Historical Romance
Pasadena Museum of History, 470 West Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91103
Free admission.
Once boasting the most bicycles per capita, Pasadena has a rich and exciting association with the bicycle. With Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard, we are excited to present as part of Bike Week Pasadena 2010, a journey back into history to open up the story books of old Pasadena bike culture. Historians and experts will dive into the great mystery of the Pasadena Cycleway and more! Also on display during the event, Pasadena bicycles circa 1900’s. C.I.C.L.E. presents this unique event with the partnership of the City of Pasadena, Pasadena Public Library and the Pasadena Museum of History.
Enjoy food provided by One World Vegetarian Restaurant and beer provided by New Belgium Brewing Company before and after the event. Complimentary museum admission granted to event attendees.
Big Thanks to our Event and Supporting Sponsors!
Friday, May 21 : 6:00 PM
Pasadena Crosstown Ride
Meet at 6:00 PM for registration and food, Ride departs at 7:00 PM in
One Colorado Courtyard, Pasadena. Free.
Bicycle Riders All Aboard! The Pasadena Crosstown Ride will scour the streets of Pasadena, picking up new riders at various Pasadena districts (Paseo, Lake, Playhouse,) before ending at the One Colorado shopping area for a fun evening filled with a silent auction, music, prizes, drinks, food and more!
Friday, May 21 : 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Intro to Biking: Gear Review Workshop
Meets in One Colorado Courtyard, Pasadena. Free admission.
Don’t feel comfortable heading out on a group ride just yet? We have just the thing for you! Pasadena Cyclery owner, Tom Purnell, breaks down the barriers of biking in this quick and fun workshop designed specifically for new cyclists. Learn the various products, including bicycles, on the market to make your bicycle adventures exciting, comfortable, and easy.
Friday, May 21 : 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bike Film: Return of the Scorcher
Meets in One Colorado Courtyard, Pasadena. Free admission.
Also on Friday: At 8pm in the One Colorado Courtyard, catch a screening of 'Return of the Scorcher', a classic bike film that captures the essence of bike lifestyles from all over the world. Enjoy some buttery popcorn, a frosty Fat Tire and enjoy a great bike film before the start of the Pedal Party at 9:00 PM.
Friday, May 21 : 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
C.I.C.L.E. Pedal Party
Happening in the One Colorado Courtyard, Pasadena. Free admission.
Last but not least, C.I.C.L.E.'s 2nd Annual Bike Week Pasadena Pedal Party is not to be missed! Join us from 9:00 PM -11:00 PM at the One Colorado Courtyard for live music, tasty food and beverage, a silent auction ( including a New Belgium Limited Edition Cruiser Bike), and much more. We invite you to spend your evening celebrating the exciting bicycle culture of Pasadena and LA. Bicycle parking will be available.
Many Thanks to our Friday Night Events and Supporting Sponsors!
Saturday, May 22 : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Families and Bikes Day
Central Park, Pasadena - Dayton St. at Fair Oaks Ave. Free admission.
The grand finale of Bike Week Pasadena 2010 is the celebrated ‘Families and Bikes’ Day. Join C.I.C.L.E. and the City of Pasadena and other enthusiastic parents on Saturday, May 22nd from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM for this free, fun and informational day centered around the bicycle. Pasadena’s Central Park provides the perfect backdrop for this memorable event fostering the growing relationship between the bicycle and the family.
Many Thanks to our Families & Bikes Event and Supporting Sponsors!
Bike Week Pasadena is a citywide effort to highlight the benefits of bicycling. Riding a bicycle is an easy way to exercise, reduce traffic congestion, minimize air pollution, cut fuel costs -- and a wonderful way to meet your neighbors. This weeklong salute is presented by city of Pasadena Department of Transportation, and Cyclists Inciting Change through Live Exchange (C.I.C.L.E.)
Show your support for Bike Week Pasadena and C.I.C.L.E. Become a sponsor!
Bike Week Pasadena sponsors support the mission of C.I.C.L.E., a nonprofit organization committed to promoting bicycling as viable, healthy, and sustainable, transportation choice. Contact Aimee Gilchrist at 805-450-0700 for more information.
Become a member of C.I.C.L.E. during Bike Week Pasadena and you'll receive a cool, bike chain key chain from Resource Revival.
Volunteer for this year's Bike Week Pasadena! Our noble volunteers are what help make this event happen. Contact Aimee@cicle.org for more information.
About C.I.C.L.E.
Cyclists Inciting Change thru Live Exchange (C.I.C.L.E.) is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles working to promote the bicycle as a viable, healthy, and sustainable transportation choice.
To learn more about C.I.C.L.E. call 323.478.0060 or visit www.CICLE.org.
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