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- MnDOT Kicks Off A New Pedestrian Share the Road Campaign
- SEEKING VOLUNTEERS for Active Living Bemidji Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts
- Lisa Martin biked to work and could smell the apple bloosoms.
- Press release: Ride your bike to work during "Bike to Work Week" May 14-18, 2012
- Press release: Ride your Bike with Bemidji Bike Club on May 1st to kick-off Bemidji Bike Month
- Bike Rodeo on May 16th, 4:00-6:30pm
- Press Release: Ride Your Bike During May to Celebrate Bemidji Bike Month
- Biking to work…increases my attendance?
- Hoops in the clean, crisp morning air
- Two wheels and a tailwind
- Rain rain go away, bring another sunny day
- How to become a Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB)
- “Save Cycling”; National Bike Summit – March 20-22, 2012
- MnDOT talks bicycling in Bemidji
- Fresh snow in Bemidji – it’s time to go skiing
- Local bike shop participates in bike commuter program
- CNN covers Andy Clarke from League of American Bicyclists
- Berrrmidji Kids’ Ice Fishing event: Sunday, February 19th, 2012
- Berrrmidji Kids’ Ice Fishing event
- Ice skating at Nymore Park
- Streets are not just for cars – streets are for people too.
- “Top 9” items to pack when bicycling to work.
- How many "R"s in Bemidji?
- Stay active this winter by walking to The Cabin Coffeehouse and Cafe for a cup of tea.
- On my bike I feel like a super hero.
- Top 30 Destinations
- Active Living Bemidji Policy Pursuit
- Bemidji Area Complete Streets Workshop
- Busy Times for Active Living Bemidji
- Bike Bemidji Article
- Showing Our Support
- Making Serious Strides
- 2010 Paul Bunyan Trail Ride
- Perceived Barriers to Walking
- 37 States
- Just a reminder...
- Oh the troubles we face...
- Have the Intern Do it 3/3
- Getting Physically Active: Let's do it for the Kids!
- What is active living?
- Active Transportation Challenge: (Update 5 of 15)
- Bicycling Myths, Busted!
- Danger! Pedestrian Crossing
- Trail Wayfinding: Utilizing the Lake Bemidji Bicycle and Pedestrian Route Map
- Active Transportation Challenge: (Update 4 of 15)
- Bicycling Around Lake Bemidji and Lake Irvine - from the eyes of an intern
- Active Transportation Challenge: (Update 3 of 15)
- Active Transportation Challenge (Update 2 of 15)
- It's not too cold for some exercise
- Active Transportation Challenge (Update 1 of 15)
- Active Transportation Summer Challenge
- There's No Time for Boredom
- 84 out of 85: Not a Death Sentence
Press release: Ride your bike to work during "Bike to Work Week" May 14-18, 2012
Posted: May 11, 09:13 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 2012
Contact: Natalie Gille
Phone: #218-333-6543
Email: ngille@hrdc.org
Website: http://www.activelivingbemidji.com/
RIDE YOUR BIKE TO WORK DURING “BIKE TO WORK WEEK” MAY 14-18, 2012
BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA – Where can bicyclists go during Bike to Work Week to receive FREE gifts and enter for a chance to win FREE prizes? Ride your bike to an Energizer Station!
What is an Energizer Station? Energizer Stations are designated locations set up throughout Bemidji during Bike to Work Week, May 14-18, 2012, for bicyclists to stop at during their bike commute and receive a FREE snack, beverage or other gifts and enter daily drawings for FREE prizes!
Energizer Station locations
Monday, May 14: The Cabin Coffeehouse and Café
Tuesday, May 15: Harmony Foods Co-op
Wednesday, May 16: Boys and Girls Club Bemidji
Thursday, May 17: Bemidji City Hall
Friday, May 18: The Bike Guys Ski and Bicycle Shop; The Home Place Bike and Ski Shop
FREE prize drawings at the Energizer Stations during Bike to Work Week (varies by location)
• Leg Shields http://www.bikelegstrap.com/
• Headlight and taillight set
• Yehuda Moon Comic Books
• “Spend less, pollute less, weigh less” t-shirt
• Rivendell cycling cap
FREE gifts at the Energizer Stations during Bike to Work Week (varies by location)
• Coffee, tea, or fountain soda, and fruit
• Bike helmets (limited supply for kids at the Bike Rodeo on May 16th)
• Helmtops to decorate kids bike helmets http://www.helmtops.com/
• Athletic bags, water bottles, and t-shirts
• City of Bemidji Recreational program brochures
• Bike route maps
• Energy Chews and Energy Bars
• ABC quick check cards and MN cycling law wallet version
Local sponsors of Bemidji Bike Month include: The Cabin Coffeehouse and Café, City of Bemidji, The Bike Guy Ski and Bicycle Shop, Shifting Gears, Bemidji State University, Bemidji Bike Club, Boys and Girls Club Bemidji, Active Living, The Home Place Bike and Ski Shop, Sanford Health, MN Green Corps, Harmony Foods Co-op, Neilson Foundation, and Leg Shield.
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If you would like more information on Bemidji Bike Month events, please call Natalie Gille #218-333-6543 or email Natalie at ngillehrdc.org.
