sustaining a bike friendly community in spartanburg, south carolina

Remember this Saturday, August 28th is the Walk/Run/Cycle for Colon Cancer! Beginning at 8 AM! Walkers $10 ($20 with a shirt), Runners/Cyclists $15 ($25 with a shirt), Runners/Cyclists under 12 yrs old $10!

Call 864-560-6747 or visit their website for more information and to register!

Website: www.coloncancerwalk.org

Interesting article in the Economist about automated rental bike systems around the world.

Walk/Run/Cycle for Colon Cancer Event on August 28th, 2010!

Where: USC Upstate

When:August 28th, 2010 at 8 AM

One in 18 of us will have colon cancer if we do not prevent it!

Come out and show your support for the survivors and those we’ve lost.

Bring a team!

Runners:  5 K run

Walkers: 1 mile or 3 Mile Course

Cyclists: A 10 mile course is being offered for beginner and non cyclists! A 60 mile course is being offered as well!

**Great Escape will be providing 20 bikes to people that day, free of charge. Anyone looking to take advantage of this must arrive 30 minutes early.

The cost:
Walker – $10
Walker w/ shirt – $20
Runner – $15
Runner w/ shirt – $25
Cyclist – $15
Cyclist w/ shirt – $25
Runner/Cyclist under 12 y.o. – $10

More Information:

Call 864-560-6747

http://www.coloncancerwalk.org/index.html

Critical Mass Spartanburg is happening this Friday, June 25th at 6:00 pm
beginning at Morgan Square! Critical Mass is a monthly bicycle ride to
celebrate cycling and to assert cyclists’ right to the road. The
ride is not organized by one specific group or individual and is simply promoted
by locals. Come out Friday and see what it is all about!

Thinking of Riding the Bus with Your Bike? How you ask?

Just see what the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) put together to teach Louisville, Kentucky residents on how to use the bike racks on TARC buses!

Helpful and entertaining!

The event was a great success! Here is a link to a few photos from the event! Courtesy of the City of Spartanburg! Big thanks to all involved!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityofspartanburg/

Big thanks to Watson Video Productions!

Date: May 22, 2010

Where: Cottonwood Trail

Time: 1-3pm

Cost: FREE

Celebrate Bike Month in Spartanburg by bringing the kids and your bikes to an off-road afternoon on the Cottonwood Trail. Both children’s and adult mountain bikes are available to use at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register ahead of time to reserve a bike!

Friday, May 21

This 4th annual event brings together elected officials and Spartanburg citizens for a short
community bike ride. The event helps to encourage continued support for bicycle-friendly policies
among the co mmunity’s political leaders.

Details:
East Henry Street at the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail to Morgan Square
Distance:  .75 miles
8:00 am
At Morgan Square, elected officials will share success stories from their community that encourage
daily physical activity and healthier lifestyles.

Considering commuting by bike, but not sure where to start?

Haven’t been on a bike in awhile?

Enjoy riding, but want to gain more confidence on the bike?

This class is for you!

Riding Skills & Tips on Cycling for Transportation
WHAT: Becoming a bicycle commuter! Free Fun Workshop
WHEN: 5:30 –7:30 PM, Tuesday, May 18th
WHERE: Hoechst-Celanese Room Spartanburg County Library

Topics include: riding safely in traffic, what to wear and what to carry, practical tips for choosing routes, basic bicycle safety check- up, and more!

REGISTER by calling 864-598-9638 or e-mail info@active-living.org
$0 cost to attend, walk-up attendees welcome, but all who pre-register
receive free cycling goodies and are eligible for door prizes!!!