Food, fun, and special events highlight Johnson County Bike
to Work Week 2015
Whether you're an old hand at two wheels
or are looking to join a community of joyful cyclists, there's something for
everyone during Bike to Work Week 2015, celebrated from May 3-8.
According to national studies, 40 percent
of errands are 2 miles or less: of these, 68 percent are by car. This means
that Americans make 10 trips a week of 2 miles or less by car. Taking just a few of those car trips
each week by bike, bus, or on foot will improve health, cut down on fossil fuel
use and pollution, and improve the quality of life for everyone.
Think Bicycles of Johnson County, the governments
of Coralville, Iowa City, and University Heights, and Johnson County, local
businesses, and organizations are hosting a series of meals, rides, and events
to celebrate and encourage residents to park their cars and enjoy our towns on
two wheels.
New this
year is a photo scavenger hunt. Cyclists
will be encouraged to share their photos from a list posted at
thinkbicycles.org/bike-to-work-week and post them on Facebook with a link to
Think Bicycles’ page.
Here’s the
schedule for the Iowa City-Coralville-University Heights Bike to Work Week
2015.
Sunday, May 3
Family Ride—No rider left behind!
10 am, City
Park start
Sponsored by
the MPO of Johnson County, City of Iowa City and Uiowa Bike Friends
Start at Riverside Shakespeare Theatre in Lower City Park, ride
south along Riverside Drive, and meet additional riders at the Johnson County
Administration Parking lot by 10:30 am. Then it is on to Terry Trueblood
Recreation Area. This is an 8 mile round trip—10 miles if you ride around Sand
Lake. The County Building start is 4 miles round trip; 6 miles around the lake.
Riders will cross at controlled intersections at Burlington and Benton streets,
but are otherwise on trails and wide sidewalks. Children must be accompanied by
an adult and everyone must wear a helmet.
Monday, May 4
7-10 am, Commuter Breakfast, sponsored by
30th Century Bike, 312 E. Prentiss St.
Bus/Bike/Car Race, meet at11:15 am at
Coralville Public Library, Participants
Jim Throgmorton, City of Iowa City; Tom Gill, City of Coralville; and Virginia
Miller, City of University Heights, drive, bus, and ride in a race to the Iowa
City Public Library.
Wheely Fun Bike Basics,6-7:30 pm,
Iowa City Public Library, Room A, sponsored by
the Iowa City Public Library and Iowa City Bike Library
Full Moon Group Ride, 7:30 pm start, Iowa
City Public Library
Tuesday, May 5
Commuter Breakfast, 7:30-9:30 am, RIDE
Iowa City, 630 Iowa Ave.,
Wednesday, May 6—Bike to Schools Day
Commuter Breakfast, 6:30-8:30 am,
University Heights City Hall, 1004 Melrose Ave., sponsored by
City of University Heights and Geoff’s Bike and Ski
Old Pi to New Pi Family Ride, 5:30 pm
start Chauncey Swan Park, Washington St., Ride together to Coralville New Pi
Co-op. At 6:30, prizes will be awarded for Wackiest Bike and Bicyclist.
Thursday, May 7
Commuter Breakfast, 7-9 am, Johnson
County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque St. Sponsored by Johnson County.
Books and Bikes Brown Bag, Bike on over,
bring your lunch, and chat about books to take biking, to maintain your bike, bicycling
authors, and more. Noon-1 pm, Iowa
City Public Library, Room A. Sponsored by the
Iowa City Public Library.
Friday, May 8
Commuter Breakfast, 7-9 am, World of
Bikes, 723 S. Gilbert St. Sponsored by World of Bikes
End-of-Week Party 5-8 pm, Iowa City Bike
Library, 840 S. Capitol St (east parking lot). Sponsored by Iowa City Bike Library and Think Bicycles.
Perks for cyclists during Bike to Work Week
·
Devotay, 117 N. Linn St. 10% off for cycling
diners who show a helmet and bike
·
Broken Spoke, 602 S. Dubuque St., 15% discount
on bike commuter gear
·
World of Bikes, 723 S. Gilbert St., 10% off
parts, accessories, or clothing when you ride in
·
Free rides on Iowa City and Coralville Transit
for riders with a bicycle
·
Beadology, 220 E. Washington St., Show your
helmet for 15 percent discount on purchases.
For more information about events during Bike
to Work Week 2015, visit www.thinkbicycles.org/bike-to-work-week/.