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Participate in the First Annual
Region 2000 Bike Week
May 16th – 20th, 2011
Used for recreation or transportation, bicycles are an efficient, healthy, and nonpolluting mode of travel.
The Region 2000 Greenway Alliance, a subcommittee of the Region 2000 Local Government Council, is participating in the League of American Bicyclist National Bike to Work Week May 16 – 20, 2011 by hosting the first Region 2000 Bike Week.
The intention of the Region 2000 Bike Week is to empower the citizens of the greater Lynchburg area to incorporate the bicycle into their life whether pedaling to work, to school, or to play.
Join local residents in one or more bicycle-related events planned to encourage friends and colleagues to break out the bike and integrate its use into their daily routine. Whether you are a beginner or avid cyclist, we have an event for you.
Events
REGION 2000 BIKE TO WORK CHALLENGE
When: Monday – Friday, May 16th – 20th
Where: Everywhere
Comment: Facebook at Greenway Alliance
As an individual, or group of business employees, register to participate in the alternative transportation commute to work challenge by biking, or commute through a combination of biking, walking, or taking transit, one or more days to work during the week.
Participation is easy: Simply click here to register as an individual or as a Business Group and maintain a tally of your traveling method, estimated miles traveled, and provide experience feedback.
ROOTBEER RIDE
When: Monday, May 16th, 6:00 pm (ride meets every Monday through August)
Where: Blackwater Creek Bike Shop;
For more info: http://www.blackwaterbikeshop.com/
Participate in this short 10 mile loop to converge at Sonic for rootbeer floats or milkshakes. All levels and bike types are welcome to particpate in this guided fun-filled ride.
DOWNTOWN LYNCHBURG TRAIL RIDE/WALK
When: Tuesday, May 17th, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Where: Riverfront Park; Jefferson Street, Downtown Lynchburg
Bikes Unlimited, 1312 Jefferson Street
For more info: Kelly Hitchcock at khitchcock@region2000.org or at 434-845-3491
www.bikesunlimited.com
With your bike or your most comfortable shoes, join us at Riverfront Park and Bikes Unlimited for a ride or stroll along one our area’s best resources, the James River Heritage Trail. Bikes Unlimited will provide use of their rental bikes at no cost as long as they are available.
RIDE OF SILENCE
When: Wednesday, May 18th, 7:30 pm
Where: Kroger, 4119 Boonsboro Road, Lynchburg
For more info: http://www.blackwaterbikeshop.com/
Join area cyclists in this slow-paced silent/reflective ride.
To learn more about National Ride of Silence go to
http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php
NATIONAL BIKE TO WORK DAY
When: Friday, May 20th
Where: Everywhere
Park your car and participate in National Bike to Work Day and use your bike to get around. Your bike is a viable transportation method. Our roads are for bikes too!
Let us know that you particpated by registering through the Region 2000 Bike to Work Challenge presented above.
Region 2000 Greenway Alliance
The Region 2000 Greenway Alliance has been formed to champion and promote the planning and implementation of bicycle facilities, both off road trails and on-road facilities. This year’s event marks the first Region 2000 Greenway Alliance event. We are committed to expanding biking, walking, and trails within our area. We encourage you to continue to visit our site as we expand and plan future events.
For more detailed information on the week's events or to learn more about the Region 2000 Greenway Alliance, contact Kelly Hitchcock at khitchcock@region2000.org or 434-845-3491.
MORE INFORMATION ON LOCAL TRAILS AND CYCLING IN REGION 2000
www.lynchburgva.gov
www.countyofamherst.com
www.co.bedford.va.us
www.co.campbell.va.us
www.blackwaterbikeshop.com
http://www.bikesunlimited.com/
www.s3bs.com
MORE SAFETY INFORMATION
Access the following resources to learn more about Bicycle Safety and Laws
NHTSA Bicycle Safety Tips for Adults
Click here to watch NHTSA video on road riding safety tips
Sharing the Road in Virginia
Click image below for comprehensive pamplet on bicycle law, rules, safety in Virgnia
Draft Virginia Department of Transportaton State Bicycle Policy Plan
Click image below for copy of this draft VDOT bicycle policy document
