“Bike Walk” Week Comes to Austin
Press Release
For release: July 7, 2010
Contact: Chad Burma Rydjor Bike Shop 433-7571
Mark Owens President A.C.E.S. 433-2735
Emily Croswell SHIP Coordinator 437-9971
“Bike Walk” Week Comes to Austin
“Bike Walk” Week 2010 kicks off this summer, on Thursday, July 8 and continue thru Saturday, July 17 with more than a week of activities designed to have you peddling your wheels, moving your feet and swimming for fun. In addition to encouraging healthy lifestyles the events promote reducing your carbon footprint, by buying locally at Austin Area Farmers’ Market and learning how easy our bus system is by riding AMCAT buses on Wednesday July 14th for free.
A Bike Safety Day Camp with Austin Police Officers Mike Tischer and Todd Clennon will review the rules of the road, safe places to ride, and bike lock tips. All who complete the free camp will receive a $10 gift certificate toward a helmet at Rydjor Bike and the first 400 participants receive a X-Strobe Reflector light. Austin Medical Center (AMC) and YMCA have donated a YMCA membership for the participants’ drawing. AMC also donated ten $25 gift certificates towards bike helmets – winners to be drawn from those who sign up at the events. Mary Nelson will teach participants how to properly fit their bike helmet.
The Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) along with Rydjor Bike Shop, Austin Coalition for Environmental Sustainability (A.C.E.S.), the City of Austin, YMCA, Early Childhood Initiative, Austin Public Library and Austin Medical Center are sponsoring this full week of special events. The planned events are:
*7/8 Thurs. Born Learning Event Mill Pond Playground. 1-3:00 PM – Fun for kids: Zoomobile, crafts, activities and info. Free to all.
*7/8 Thurs. 3:30-5:30 PM & 7/16 Fri. 7-9 PM Free Open Swim- Austin Municipal pool. Come cool off in one of the coolest spots in Austin. Free sunscreen to the first 100 to attend.
*7/10 Sat. 12th Annual Shooting Star Trail Ride Adams City Park. 7:30 AM Routes: 4 miles (no charge), 19, 40, 60, or 100 miles. Paid registration includes T-shirt. Pick up forms at Rydjor Bike.
*7/10 Sat. Free Open Swim – Adams Community Pool. Noon – 5 PM and 7 – 9 PM
*7/11 Sun. Family Bike Ride to Marcusen Park Mill Pond parking lot. Meet 12:15 PM. Enjoy the trails to Marcusen Park. Buy a ticket for an afternoon of amateur baseball! This game feature both of Austin’s Amateur Teams, the Austin Grey-hounds and the Austin Blue Sox.
*7/12 Mon. & 7/17 Sat. Oak Park Mall Farmers Market 1301 18th St. NW. 4 PM. Park and walk – or – bike with baskets – saddle bags and bring home fresh, local food and goods.
*7/14 Wed. Ride AMCAT “Free Day“ 7 AM to 5 PM. Ride the AMCAT bus to see how the service works and give you one more reason to try them out. Phone: 433-2379
*7/15 Thurs. Bike Helmet Safety Fun AHS Cafeteria. 11- Noon or 1-2 PM. With Mary Nelson – Bring your bike helmet and add reflective designs.
*7/15 Thurs. Bike Safety Day Camp AHS South Parking Lot. 12-2 or 2-4. With APD Officers Mike Tischer and Todd Clennon
*7/15 Thurs. Farmers Market Main and 1st Ave NW. 4-6 PM (from Flaherty & Hastings to Knauers)
Whether it’s biking to work, taking a leisurely weekend ride, or rolling to the grocery store, residents are making Austin a “Cool City” by bicycling, riding the bus and walking. Be your own engine! Participate in Austin’s Bike Walk Week.
