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Green Wheels Hosts Free Bike Riding Event

Beth — Mon, 11 May 2009 13:32:40 +0000

This Sunday, May 17th, join the Leadership Montgomery County Forum Green Wheels for a free cycling event to promote biking as eco-friendly transportation. All are welcome – from novice to experienced bikers.

Here are details:
Part one of the event kicks off at 10:00 AM with a bike safety presentation followed by a 2 mile bike ride starting at Alvethorpe Park in Jenkintown.
Bikers will ride through Alverthorpe Park, Abington Art Center, Abington Friends and the Jenkintown streets, finishing at Hiway Theatre.

Part two picks up at the HiwayTheatre where Green Wheels will present a bike forum with presentations from Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz, Street Films, Neighborhood Bike Works, Abington Parks and Recreation, Green Jenkintown and Briar Bush Nature Center.

It’s sure to be a fun way to spend a few hours on a Sunday- spend almost nothing and promote a worthy cause. Check it out – rain or shine!

For more info contact: greenwheels.emcc@gmail.com

Posted by Beth

Mark Your Calendars Philly: Commerce Bank Bike Ride

Beth — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:21:58 +0000

Here’s your opportunity to bike through the city with no traffic!

Bicyclists of all skill levels are welcome to participate in the Commerce Bank Bike Philly ride September 14, 2008.

Pre-registration open until August 22nd.

Posted by Beth

A Nod to Philly Bikers

Beth — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:42:07 +0000

Over dinner last night, a friend told me that she recently started riding a bike around the city and is really enjoying it. Her new-found love affair with biking caught her off guard because she had always been intimidated by cyclists. Aren’t they afraid of getting hit by crazy Philly drivers?!?

But her fear has been conquered, “It’s like you’re in a video game! I can get everywhere in over half the time!”

Her experience got me thinking that others who have decided biking as a form of transportation isn’t for them may want to reconsider.

Here’s a few reasons why:

A good bike is by no means cheap (I’m currently shopping around for one) but gas prices are still heinous. Most of us are lucky to pull away from the pump dishing out less than $55. On top of gas, car payments and maintenance are quite pricey. A bike’s maintenance is a cheaper option so you don’t have to worry much about output costs.
Mayor Nutter’s ‘08 campaign promises to the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia for a bike-friendlier Philly include:
- Establish free and clear bike lanes that close gaps in the existing bike lane network, paying particular attention to connecting the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers
- Regularly maintain existing bike lanes
- Improve bicycle access on Schuylkill and Delaware River bridges
You’re cutting down on city pollution. Check out http://webapps.phila.gov/aqi/ for daily info on Philadelphia’s air quality. Even a yellow code (moderate level of concern) should be motivation to cut back on your output.
Miles Per Gallon = Infinity. (Reduce your carbon footprint!)
It’s great exercise. You’re never going to build the lean muscular legs you want sitting in your car.
Plus, no traffic to slow you down & waste time.

Doesn’t that sound appealing?

Posted by Beth