As of last night there were 1,138 registered for Bike To Work week in Spokane. The goal is 1,200 and there’s still time for one last push before Sunday, when things kick off with the Bicycle Education Fair at River Park Square.

We’re ready. Without giving too much away, one of us is heading west up Sunset Hill from Browne’s Addition to the office and the other is heading to the Valley from north of Gonzaga Prep (which he actually does most days.)

After the jump, you’ll read more about the Bicycle Education Fair (be there!) and more reasons to register HERE.

From BTW– A new event, the Bicycle Education Fair, kicks off the 2009 edition of Bike To Work Week this Sunday. The Bicycle Education Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the River Park Square Atrium in downtown Spokane. The event is free and open to the public.

The Bicycle Education Fair will feature a wide variety of information for cyclists of all ages. The following is a partial list of the activities and organizations participating in the Bicycle Education Fair.

- Bike Safety Instruction

- Spokane Bike Buddy Program

- City of Spokane Bike Master Plan on display

- Helmet fittings by SpokeFest volunteers

- REI will have bicycles, gear and clothing on display

- Registration available for Bike To Work Week

And…

- A Special Appearance by OTTO the Spokane Indians mascot from 1pm to 2pm

A large bike corral will be set up at the main (south) entrance of River Park Square for convenient bike parking.

Bike To Work Week continues through May 16. To register for Bike To Work Week, please visit www.biketoworkspokane.org. Registration is free.

Other events during Bike To Work Week 2009:

· Kickoff Breakfast: Monday May 11, Riverfront Park, 7-9 a.m. Open to registered BTW participants

· Walk & Roll to School Day: Wednesday May 13, participating Spokane Public Schools

· Energizer Stations: Wednesday May 13, locations countywide, 7-9 a.m.

· Wrap-up Party: Friday May 15, Steam Plant Grill, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Open to registered BTW participants

Last year Bike To Work Week attracted almost 1,000 participants. This year’s Bike To Work Week goal is 1,200 participants and more than 25,000 vehicle miles avoided.

Bike commuting provides benefits to commuters, employers and the community as a whole. Commuters can be healthier, save on transportation expenses and enjoy the trip to and from work. Employers benefit by having healthier, happier employees and lower health care costs. And, the community benefits from less vehicle traffic, less pollution and a healthier population.

Bike To Work Week is supported by the following sponsors:

Gold Wheel: The REI Foundation, Group Health, Unico Properties, Alt 29 Design, Spokane Public Radio

Silver Spoke: Out There Monthly, City of Spokane, Steam Plant Grill/Coeur d’Alene Brewing Company, Mountain Gear, Cuda Apparel

Bronze Gear: Lee & Hayes, REI Spokane, North Division Bicycle Shop, Silver Collector Car Auctions

Bike to Work Spokane is organized by a volunteer committee as a project of the SpokeFest Association, a 501c3 non-profit organization, in partnership with the City of Spokane Advisory Board and the Bicycle Alliance of Washington.

For More information:

Barb Chamberlain: 509-869-2949

biketoworkspokane@gmail.com 

 Andy Billig: 509-9210 abillig@msn.com

 

 

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