May 10 '10 - 513 W, 2 I - Vote Good + 2 :: Bad - 2 BIKE WEEK PASADENA 2010 Rolls into Town on May 20
Published May 10, 2010 by C.I.C.L.E.
(Pasadena, CA) Explore Pasadena in a whole new way during Bike Week Pasadena, May 20 - 22, 2010. This celebration of bicycling offers something for everyone -- from the bicycle novice and commuter, to the recreational and family rider. The City of Pasadena, Department of Transportation and one of Los Angeles County’s premiere bicycle nonprofits, C.I.C.L.E., come together to host the annual event, now in its 4th year.
In collaboration with National Bike to Work Day, Thursday kicks off the Bike Week Pasadena festivities with a Bike to Work Day pit stop at the Shops on South Lake from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Grab your helmet, bike and pedal down to meet and greet with other cycling commuters in Pasadena on this special afternoon commending new and existing bicycle commuters for their pedal-powered efforts. That evening at 5:30 PM, join Pasadena history experts at the Pasadena Museum of History for an intriguing talk on Pasadena’s rich roots in bicycle culture. Pasadena and the Bicycle: A Historical Romance brings to light some of the great mysteries of the Dobbins Cycleway and much more.
Friday, May 21, dust off your old cruiser bike and hop on board this bicycle tour as many other Pasadena bike riders meet at One Colorado shopping courtyard at 6:00 PM for the start of the Pasadena Crosstown Bicycle Ride. Touring many of Pasadena’s districts, this casual stroll of our lovely city will leave you wanting more. This bicycle ride ends back at the One Colorado courtyard for the 2nd Annual Pedal Party, starting at 9:00 PM, featuring live music, silent auction, refreshments and libations, bike films and more!
Also on Friday evening, while the Pasadena Crosstown Ride drifts off into the sunset, Pasadena Cyclery will host an “Intro to Biking” workshop in the One Colorado Courtyard at 7:00 PM to go over some of the basics of the products and gear needed to start your bicycle lifestyle.
Saturday, May 22 is Family and Bikes Day at Pasadena’s Central Park from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Join other enthused cyclists on this day dedicated to growing the bicycle as a healthy transportation choice for all. On this bike-centric afternoon, you’ll find exhibitors displaying the best in family and children’s biking gear and products as well as live music, face painting, workshops and more!
For the complete calendar and sponsorship opportunities, visit the Bike Week Pasadena website.
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. C.I.C.L.E. is a project of Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE), a non-profit public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
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