Muscle Powered, in cooperation with city and state government and local businesses, have an exciting month of activities planned to promote a bicycle friendly community in Carson City.
Community bike rides, commuter challenges, informative bicycle clinics, movies, raffle prizes, parties and more await participants. Bike Month has been celebrated for many years now not only to encourage more bicycling in Carson City, but also to educate cyclists and motorists alike on safety and the rules of the road. Here’s an overview of what’s coming up in May.
Today - Bike Habitat Carson City Tour A bike ride around Carson City at your pace for as many miles as you want, up to 30 Miles. Starts and ends at Bike Habitat, lunch follows the Ride. Starts at 9 a.m.
Monday, May 5– Celebrity Ride, A short cruiser ride around West Carson, usually attended by the Mayor, Sheriff, Supervisors, city department heads. Join us and be a Celebrity. Starts at Telegraph Square at 11 a.m.
Monday, May 5 – Ride for Reading, Volunteers deliver books to 4 elementary schools by bicycle on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday starting at noon. (Deliver to Bordewich Bray at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, right after the celebrity ride on Monday, how convenient.) Volunteers needed contact CBloomer@carson.org.
Wednesday, May 7– National Bike to School Day, encourages all school kids to ride their bikes to school. Parents are encouraged to ride with their children
Sunday, May 11 – Mother’s Day, Take Mom for a bike ride.
Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16 - Bike to Work Week, Get out of your car and commute to work on your bike. Public agencies and private businesses can register with Muscle Powered and compete for valuable prizes for most miles, average miles per participant and number of trips. Sign up at MusclePowered.org.
Wednesday, May 14– Cruiser Ride, a fun ride around West Carson. Polish the chrome and pump up the tires on that old bike; decorate it and yourself. Starts at Brewery Arts Center, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 16– Bike to Work Day, Show your bike helmet to participating coffee shops for free coffee on your way to work.
Friday, May 16 – Bike Party, at Firkin & Fox after work. Revel with fellow bikers, enjoy a cold brew, and win valuable prizes, including a new bike.
Tuesday, May 20– Movie Night, watch the Award winning bicycle movie, “Breaking Away” at Plan B, Sassafras Restaurant. Starts at 6pm. Free admission, bike swag, and popcorn!
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