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Register for Bike to Work Week

As you're killing time before you head down to Main Street for today's Earth Day Spokane - Takin' in to the Streets community celebration, be sure to log on to Bike to Work Spokane to register for this year's Bike to Work Week.  Back and better than ever, Bike to Work Week Spokane will take place May 16 - May 22nd. 

Go to www.biketoworkspokane.org. In the upper right-hand corner enter the email address and password you used to register last year. You'll be taken to a page where you can click to update your information for this year's Bike to Work Week.
Remember to update your estimated miles and clubs you belong to. The system should already have you checked off as a 2009 participant--if you took part in 2008, check that box too.

New participants can register by going to htttp://bit.ly/BTWS2010. Share it with all your friends and have them check out our News/Events page for a list of bike safety classes coming up: http://bit.ly/BTWSpoNews.

Remember, you can check out Bike to Work Spokane on Facebook and Twitter also:
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/BiketoWorkSpokane
Twitter: @Bike2WrkSpokane


And here's a note from Bike to Work Spokane co-chair Barb Chamberlain:
"It's really important that you register! We want to have good data showing the importance of biking as part of our transportation system and we need you to stand up and be counted."
Recent Bike to Work Week Spokane news and events after the jump.

Bike Shop Swap April 17

Got some old gear that someone else can get some good out of? Come to the first-ever Spokane Bike Shop Swap this Saturday, April 17, 10am-2pm at several local bike shops. Come to sell, come to shop or both!

If you don’t see anything you like in the stuff people bring to the parking lot, you can mosey on in and scope out the shiny new stuff! Each shop will have special offers and a drawing for a $25 gift card.

Participating shops: Cycle Sports, North Division Bike Shop, REI, Two Wheel Transit. More info here: http://mycommute.org

Lilac Century Rolls April 25

With options from the family ride lengths of 15-25 miles on up to the century—and even an added running leg for triathletes in training—the Lilac Century is the first long ride of the season. More info/registration: www.northdivision.com/lilac.htm

Smart Cycling - Traffic Skills 101

Get road-ready and ride! SPACE LIMITED so sign up early for one of these classes by RSVPing to course instructors listed below.

League of American Bicyclists "Smart Cycling, Traffic Skills 101" provide in-class learning and some on-the-road bike practice.

Cost is $30 for a course and includes text. Pre-registration is required.

April 28, 5 - 8 pm & Saturday May 1, 9 am - 3 pm: At Spokane Regional Health District. Contact Erika Henry or Cindy Greene at cyclesafely@gmail.com
May 12, 5 - 8 pm & Saturday May 15, 9 am - 3 pm: At Spokane Regional Health District. Contact Erika Henry or Cindy Greene at cyclesafely@gmail.com

Library Bike Commuter Nights (free)

May 4, 7-8:30 pm Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S Regal Street, Spokane
May 5, 7-8:30 pm Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E Main Avenue, Spokane Valley
May 6, 7-8:30 pm North Spokane Library, 44 E Hawthorne Rd, Spokane
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