BIKE TO WORK MIAMI VALLEY!
There are several events happening in May during National Bike Month promoting the idea of using a bicycle as a form of transportation, exercise and recreation. To learn more about hosting a National Bike Month event in the Miami Valley contact Tom Helbig at 937-567-4478 or tom.helbig@metroparks.org. We hope you enjoy all of the events! Please note some events are for the public and others are for specific organizations.
May 14-18
LexisNexis® Bike to Work Week (Employees Only)
LexisNexis employees are encouraged to record their mileage on its gREen Team intranet website during Bike to Work Week. Separate from Bike to Work Week, LexisNexis supports bike riders by paying for a bike tune up once a rider rides 12 days in a floating 20 work day period or accumulates 200 miles.For more information about the LexisNexis Bike to Work program contact Tim Smith at 937-865-6800 ext 54549 or tim.smith@lexisnexis.com.
May 14
University of Dayton FlyRide (Campus Community Only)
Students, staff, and faculty are invited to participate in UD’s first annual bike event, FlyRide, to celebrate National Bike Month. There will be a leisurely ride from the university’s Rec Plex to Carillon Park starting at 11:45 am. Following the ride there will be a brown bag lunch discussion on the benefits of cycling with an ice cream social. Helmets are required if you are participating in the bike ride. For more information, please contact Hector Escobar at 937-229-5141 or visit http://academic.udayton.edu/biketowork/
May 14
GO W/ THE FLOW Bike Week Edition (Open to Public)
Get your mind, body and soul ready for a week of bike riding with a FREE GO W/THE FLOW Yoga Class. Bring your mat, Ride your bike.
Kick off National Bike Week with an invigorating vinyasa yoga class with live music at Riverscape MetroPark. Practice Yoga instructor Tori Reynolds and local musician (and yogi) BJSR have created GO W/ THE FLOW, a unique, rhythmic fusion of yoga and music that's drawing rave reviews from yoga communities across the Midwest. Come see what all the buzz is about and help Ben and Tori kick off a two-month bike tour in conjunction with BikeBot, an Austin, Texas-based "pro-pedal movement." Class is from 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
No yoga experience? No problem! Power Vinyasa yoga is geared (pun intended) for all experience levels, and builds whole-body strength, flexibility and mental focus — the ultimate cross-training practice. Practice Yoga will provide a limited number of "loaners." Another independent downtown business, basho apparel, will screen-print GO W/THE FLOW shirts live on-site so you can down dog and ride in style. Sponsored by Five Rivers MetroParks, PracticeYOGA and Basho Apparel
May 15
Bike to Work Miamisburg (Open to the Public)
To celebrate your “passion to peddle” during National Bike to Work Week, the City of Miamisburg is hosting a celebration in your honor at Riverfront Park. Stop by the park between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. for free bike tune-ups, drinks and light snacks. At 6 p.m., join host Jim Dunn for a guided 20-mile bike ride thought the country roads of Miamisburg or stop into one of many charming restaurants for dinner. Discounts at downtown businesses will be available. Riverfront Park is located at 3 N. Miami Avenue. For more information or to pre-register contact the City of Miamisburg Parks and Recreation at 937-866-4532 or visit www.ci.miamisburg.oh.us.
May 15
Miami Valley Research Park (Employees Only)
The Miami Valley Research Foundation welcomes all Residents of the Miami Valley Research Park to participate in the 3rd Annual Research Park Bike to Work Event. Celebrate National Bike Month by stopping at the Fountain Plaza on Tuesday, May 15 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. While biking to work, explore the Iron Horse Bike Trail that runs through the Research Park (on the east side of Spaulding Road and then south along the west side of County Line Road). Lunch can be purchased from The Hamburger Wagon (from Miamisburg) and Ritter’s Frozen Custard. Everyone who rides their bike to work will receive a voucher towards a purchase from either the Hamburger Wagon or Ritter’s. Cyclists will have their names entered into a drawing for prizes. For more information, contact Laurie Koester laurie@theresearchpark.com.
May 16
Wright State University Bike to Campus (Campus Community Only)
Join the Departments of Campus Recreation, Parking and Transportation and The Office of Sustainability in celebrating May as National Bike Month. Wright State will join in the festivities happening around the Miami Valley by hosting a Bike to Campus Breakfast on Wednesday, May 16th. This event is for WSU students and employees. Ride your bike to the front entrance of the Student Union between 7am and 9:30am; you will be greeted by bike racks and volunteers. Once you park, you will receive a raffle ticket. Turn in your ticket downstairs in the Atrium for a Free breakfast and a chance to win 15 tickets for the July 7th Dragon’s Game to be enjoyed from Suite #4. Please bike safe and wear a helmet. Preregistration is not required. Contact Amy Anslinger at amy.anslinger@wright.edufor more information.
May 17
18th Annual Wright Patterson Air Force Base (Employees Only)
This event is for base employees, retirees, and military members only. All who pedal to Dodge Gym in Area A and Wright Field Fitness Center (Bldg. 571, rear entrance) in Area B between 0630 and 0830 receive a free breakfast and other surprises. Cycling info at both locations. Helmets are required on base. Event is sponsored by the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission and 88th Force Support Squadron. For more information contact Chuck Smith at chuck@ohiobike.org.
May 18
Centerville Washington Bike to Work Breakfast (Open to Public)
6:00 - 9:00 a.m. Iron Horse Trail, Whipp Road Intersection
Since May is National Bike Month, ride your bike to work and celebrate with a free breakfast during your commute on the Iron Horse Trail. Fresh juice, bagels, and oatmeal, along with biker camaraderie and raffles, will be just the jolt you need to finish your ride! Officials from the City of Centerville Washington Township, and the Centerville-Washington Park District’s Creating Community Connections Implementation Committee will be available to discuss updates to the community’s Multi-Use Trail Plan. Registration is not required. Contact Kristen Marks for more information, kmarks@cwpd.org, or (937) 433-5155
May 18
Five Rivers MetroParks National Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast (Open to Public)
Bike to Riverscape MetroPark on your way to work or school and enjoy
FREE pancakes, hang with other riders, listen to live music and enter our team challenge. Celebrate Dayton’s League of American Bicyclists Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly designation and take tour of our commuter bike hub. Breakfast served from 6:30 am – 9:00 am. Learn more at www.metroparks.org/biketowork or contact Tom Helbig at 937 – 567-4478
May 23
City of Kettering (Open to Public)
Join invited dignitaries, your neighbors, family and friends for a short ride (about 5 miles) through Kettering neighborhoods. Then return back to Lincoln Park to enjoy the festivities of the Kettering Block Party. Participate in a bike rodeo to test your riding skill. The Police Bike Patrol will also be on hand. Meet at Lincoln Park at 4:30 PM and depart on the ride by 5:00 PM. Bike helmets are required to participate in the ride. Please click here to register for the ride. Visit http://www.fraze.com/kettering-block-party for more information about this event.
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REGIONAL EVENTS
Five Rivers MetroParks isn't the only organization celebrating Bike To Work Day in the Miami Valley. There are many regional events happening in May during National Bike Month.
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