Bike, Walk & Wheel Week Kick Off Celebration
May 2, 2009 @ 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Flat Branch Park -- 101 S. Fourth Street

Click here to register for Bike, Walk & Wheel Week 2009!

Take the Mayor's Challenge! Join us Saturday, May 2, for the kick off celebration at Flat Branch Park. You'll receive a FREE Bike, Walk & Wheel Week T-shirt just for signing up!

Enjoy some music, check out a bike polo match and "Float Your Boat." Get bike safety and commuting tips, learn how to load your bike on the city bus rack and much more.

  • Commuter Bicycle Expo - Veteran commuters will display bikes outfitted with gear, from low-tech recycled items to the latest high-tech extras. Local businesses will be on hand to discuss how to help you get about by foot or by bike!
  • Bicycle Tire and Tube Recycling - Bring your old bike tires and tubes to be recycled into useful products. Take home a bicycle leg band made out of recycled tire tubes.

The Columbia Police Department is also providing safety tips and FREE bike lights sets (while supplies last) during this event.

Pick up your T-shirt before or during the event at the following locations:

  • Earth Day (GetAbout Columbia Booth), Peace Park
    April 19, noon-7:00 pm.
  • GetAbout Columbia Office, 101 N. 7th Street
    Beginning Monday, April 20, 9:00-5:00 pm.
  • Bike, Walk & Wheel Week Kick Off Celebration, Flat Branch Park
    Saturday, May 2, noon-4:00 pm.
  • Bike, Walk & Wheel Week Cycle Recycle Event, GetAbout Columbia Office
    Sunday, May 3, 1:00-3:00 pm.

Anyone wearing their 2009 Bike, Walk & Wheel Week T-shirt can visit the YouZeum for FREE from 10 a, to 6 pm on May 2.

Click here to register for Bike, Walk & Wheel Week.
Register by Saturday, May 2 and be entered to win bicycles and other great prizes.









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