Here is an awesome opportunity for cyclists in Spokane: You can join Grant Wencel, the City’s Bicycle-Pedestrian Coordinator; members from the Bicycle Advisory Board (BAB); and other bicycle enthusiasts this week on a tour of the newly completed downtown bike loop.

“The downtown bike loop project is great for Spokane,” says Grant Wencel, “As a City we continue to make significant strides in improving our community for all kinds of cyclists.” (Check this post for a little DTE background on the bike lanes.)

The tours, held from noon to 1 p.m. each day, will start at Howard St. and Riverside Ave. by the hot dog stand; free hot dogs are included in the event. A small group of cyclists will ride around the loop, ending back at Howard St. and Riverside Ave. Tours will last about 20 minutes. Release waivers will need to be signed before going on the tour by an adult 18 or over.

The City also will share information on bike safety and rules of the road with the cyclists.

-Several accomplishments have been made by the City as it expands its bicycle network:

-Completing a Master Bike Plan.

-Organizing bike and pedestrian counts.

-Completed second phase of Fish Lake Trail

-Supporting events like SpokeFest, Summer Parkways, and Bike to Work Week

There's still a long way to go, however. These events are wonderful but we need better infrastructure. This is your chance to test out the new lanes and give feedback.

Releases here in pdf:

Bike Tour Waiver and Release Participant under 18 (44kb)
Bike Tour Waiver and Release Adult (37kb)

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