Apr 18 '09 - 1130 W - Vote Good + 8 :: Bad - 7 BIKE WEEK PASADENA 2009 Happens May 11 - 16
April 14, 2009
Contact: Traude Gomez
Traudegomez@pacbell.net
626-590-9307
Liz Elliott
Info@cicle.org
323-819-9955
BIKE WEEK PASADENA 2009
The third-annual citywide event takes place Tuesday, May 11 to Saturday, May16
With bike rides, film screenings, presentations and parties, Bike Week promotes bicycling as a viable, healthy, and sustainable transportation choice.
PASADENA— Community members of all ages are invited to join in a week of festivities, workshops, and rides that celebrate and encourage bicycling as a healthy alternative to the automobile. The third-annual Bike Week Pasadena kicks off Monday, May 11, and runs through Saturday, May16, 2009 with daily events at locations throughout Pasadena. The citywide effort to highlight the benefits of bicycling will include bicycle tours for all ages and abilities. It will also feature a presentation of living a car-free life, a screening of the documentary “Contested Streets,” workshops on shopping on two wheels, Ladies Night at One Colorado, and a closing party. All events are free. Bike Week is produced by the nonprofit advocacy organization Cyclists Inciting Change Through Live Exchange (C.I.C.L.E.) in partnership with the City of Pasadena, One Colorado, and the Playhouse District.
“We invite everyone to come learn about the many benefits of city bicycling, to meet their neighbors, and to experience the absolute joy of riding bikes in such a vibrant and scenic city as Pasadena,” says Liz Elliot, executive director of C.I.C.L.E. “Communities with high rates of city bicycling enjoy less traffic congestion, better air quality, increased physical fitness and a greater sense of community.”
Due to Bike Week’s growing popularity, along with the understanding that cycling is important to community members in all neighborhoods, Bike Week programming takes place in a variety of areas, from Northwest Pasadena to Daisy Villa, South Lake Avenue, and the Playhouse District.
The week kicks off Monday with a community screening of the esteemed 2006 documentary “Contested Streets,” at Travis Auditorium at Fuller Theological Seminary. The documentary explores the rich diversity of New York City street life before the automobile, and shows how NYC, following examples of other modern cities, can reclaim its streets as vibrant public spaces. On Tuesday participants can learn how to curb their use of the car with the C.I.C.L.E. presentation “Lose up to 3,000 Pounds in One Day: The Amazing Car-Lite Diet” at the NATHA community center in Northwest Pasadena. Wednesday is Ladies Night at One Colorado, a progressive party sponsored by Pasadena Cyclery and hosted by One Colorado merchants. The event includes Ladies of Leisure: Pedal de Pasadena, a six-mile ride through central Pasadena, as well as mini clinics, fashion show, live music, treats, and free champagne.
Thursday’s event marks the kickoff of C.I.C.L.E.’s Bike Salon Series, an intimate social forum exploring issues of cycling in our community. On Friday Mayor Bill Bogaard and other city officials will join in the family-friendly Bike Night at the Rose Bowl, sponsored by Incycle Pasadena. On Saturday morning participants can learn how to use their bicycles for running errands in their neighborhoods with a Daisy-Villa Shopping Workshop. The workshop will help cyclists determine best bike routes and easy transporting of groceries. It’s followed with a bike ride to Whole Foods in Hastings Ranch. The week culminates on Saturday with the East-West Express Ride and a closing party at One Colorado. This year’s Bike Week takes place as the City of Pasadena updates its “Century of Bikes” bicycle master plan. The city’s Transportation Department contends that it aims to make Pasadena one of the most bike-friendly communities in the nation. Pasadena’s first master bike plan was created in 2000. Since then, 60 lane-miles of bike routes have been created citywide as well as a bike map that promotes routes, parking, and safety. More than 500 bike racks have been added to the city’s major streets, and to retails areas, schools, parks, and other city sites.
For complete information, visit www.cicle.org or call (323) 478-0060
Bike Week Pasadena 2009
Complete Schedule
MONDAY MAY 11
Reel Life Solutions: “Contested Streets” Community Screening
An informative and inspiring documentary about reclaiming public space from cars. Sponsored by Pasadena Playhouse District.
Fuller Theological Seminary – Travis Auditorium
180 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena 91182
Doors open at 6 p.m. Film from 7 - 8:15 p.m.
TUESDAY, MAY 12
C.I.C.L.E. Presentation: “Lose up to 3,000 lbs. in One Day: The Amazing Car-Lite Diet”
Participants can learn how to curb their use of the car to save money and gain health.
NATHA Community Center
456 W. Montana Ave. Pasadena, 91103
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
Ladies Night at One Colorado
A progressive party sponsored by Pasadena Cyclery and hosted by One Colorado merchants with live music, a ladies bike ride, workshops, discounts, treats and other goodies just for the community’s cycling ladies.
5 - 9p.m.
One Colorado courtyard is bounded by Fair Oaks and Colorado Blvds., DeLacey Ave. and Union St. in Old Pasadena.
THURSDAY, MAY 14
C.I.C.L.E Bike Salon
Participants become inspired, informed, and activated at an intimate social forum that explores issues of cycling in our community over wine and cheese.
7 - 9p.m. Private residence. RSVP required. Call 323.478.0060.
FRIDAY, MAY 15
Bike Night at the Rose Bowl
Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard joins this family-friendly night of bike festivities and rides. Sponsored by InCycle Pasadena.
6 - 8 p.m. Gather at 5:45 p.m. for a bike ride with the Mayor.
Meet at the Rose Bowl on Arroyo Blvd between Rosemont Ave. and Seco St.
SATURDAY MAY 16
C.I.C.L.E. Bike Shopping Workshop
Daisy Villa
Participants learn how easy it can be to tote groceries home by bike. After workshop, participants will ride to the Hastings Ranch Whole Foods and return. Bikes are not required for the workshop. Please RSVP to let us know that you’re coming. Call 323.478.0060.
Meets at Gwinn Park (Orange Grove Blvd. & Sunnyslope Ave.)
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
East-West Express Ride
A progressive bicycle journey across Pasadena. Ride departs from Memorial Park at 3:30 p.m. and features multiple pick-up points along the way. Sponsored by New Belgium Brewing Company. Visit www.CICLE.org for additional ride details.
Closing Pedal Party at One Colorado Courtyard
A fabulous Bike Party with music, vendors, food, beer, and more...
Sponsored by New Belgium Brewing Company. 5 - 10 p.m.
Bike Week sponsors include: Pasadena Cyclery, IZZE, New Belgium Brewing Co., InCycle, One World Vegetarian Cuisine and Pasadena Magazine.
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