Here's the schedule of events for the Seventh Annual Mayor's Challenge: Bike, Walk, and Wheel Week (May 3-10). For more information about Bike, Walk, and Wheel Week, and to sign up online, please visit the following related links:
Saturday, May 3, 12:30pm at Forum Trailhead: BWWW Kick-Off Family Ride
Meet at the Forum Trailhead and ride the MKT Trail 3 miles to Flat Branch Park for the Kick-Off Celebration.Saturday, May 3, 1:00-4:00pm at Flat Branch Park, downtown: BWWW Kick-Off Celebration
Register for BWWW, pick up your free t-shirt, and enter the drawing for great prizes. Attractions include a welcome from Mayor Darwin Hindman and Honorary Chairs Patty and Richard King, dedication of the new Chamber of Commerce footbridge by city officials, live music from Ironweed Bluegrass Band, and the Celebrity Bike-Car Challenge. For kids, it's Float Your Boat - make a boat from twigs, leaves, and grasses, and float it down Flat Branch Creek.
Saturday, May 3, 10:00am-8:00pm at The YouZeum, downtown: Discount at The YouZeum
Wear your 2008 BWWW t-shirt and get $1 off the entry fee to Columbia's new interactive health museum.
Sunday, May 4, 1:00-3:00pm at Columbia Boone County Health Dept., 1005 W. Worley: Cycle-Recycle
Register at 12:30pm to receive a free, refurbished bicycle; giveaway begins at 2pm. Free bike licensing is available, courtesy of Columbia Fire Dept. Contact Robert Johnson, 442-7189x28, for details.Sunday, May 4, 10:00am-5:00pm on the Katy Trail in Rocheport: Trail to a Cure Bike Ride/Walk/Run
Registration will start at 10am, with walking, biking, and running events starting at staggered times. The post-event celebration at Les Bourgeois Winery starts at 2 pm. Visit www.aidstrailtoacure.org for details.
Monday, May 5, 6:30-8:00pm at the GetAbout Columbia office, 101 N. 7th St., downtown: Bicycle Maintenance and Commuting Tips
Want to be a better commuter? Learn the art of basic bicycle maintenance and how to choose the best route, clothing, and gear.
Monday, May 5, 6:30-8:30pm at the Empire Roller Rink, 1305 Business Loop 70 East: Skate Party
Get $1 off the entry fee by wearing your 2008 BWWW t-shirt. Call 443-7375 for more information.
Tuesday, May 6, 5:30-7:30pm at the ARC: Spring Health & Fitness Expo
See all the latest gear and get up to date on health and fitness issues. The Mayor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health awards follow the Fitness Expo.
Wednesday, May 7, 4:00-7:00pm at the GetAbout Columbia office, 101 N. 7th St., downtown:GetAbout Columbia Open House
Check out the plans for Columbia's new bike/ped infrastructure and sign up for one of the educational programs. Prizes will be awarded. Contact Ted Curtis, 442-7189x25, for details.
Wednesday, May 7, 6:30-8:00pm at Tryathletics, 1605 Chapel Hill Rd.: Women's Bike Repair and Maintenance Class
This class is free. Contact Janet Godon, 823-5503, for details.
Thursday, May 8, all day throughout Columbia: Columbia Try Transit Day
Everybody rides free on the buses all day long. Give it a try. Call 874-7282 for schedule information.
Thursday, May 8, 6:00-8:00pm at Grill One 5, 15 S. 6th St., downtown: PedNet Scavenger Hunt
Have fun the active way! Teams bike, walk, and wheel around downtown and campus solving clues and collecting treasure. Register between 5-6pm ($10 fee per team). Contact Ian Thomas, 239-7916, for details.
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Friday, May 9, 7:00-9:00am throughout Columbia: Breakfast Stations Day
Enjoy a free breakfast at any of eleven locations, as you bike, walk, or wheel to work, school, or any destination you choose. Click here for a map of the breakfast stations. KFRU, KPLA, and KBXR will broadcast live from selected breakfast stations. Kids, join your school's walk- or bike-to-school event this morning.
Saturday, May 10, 11:00am at Twin Lakes Picnic Shelter: Mothers' Day Bike Ride
All Moms and kids are invited to join us for a 7-mile round-trip ride to Flat Branch Park, downtown, on the MKT Trail (no training wheels, please). Call 442-7189x28 to register - all registered riders will receive a special Mothers' Day gift. Free bike rental is available for this event.