Bike It & Like It

Summer Program 2002

A Component of the Chattanooga Urban Area Bicycle Facilities Master Plan

Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency and the Bicycle Task Force

Bike to Work Days, Maintenance and Safety Seminars, Leisure Rides, and Special Events!

Bike to Work Fridays

April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, August 30, September 27

"You are Invited!"

Give it a try. It's really fun and not as hard as you may imagine. Once you get the logistics worked out it is so nice to just hop on your bike, feel the fresh air, get some exercise, and head off - not to have to deal with parking, a hot stuffy car, traffic problems.

For those who are retired or don't work downtown, just meet at one of the stations and ride in for the fun!

Meet at one of three convenient locations and bike downtown to Miller Park.

Coolidge Park - lower parking lot across from theater
- Guide: Ben Taylor, ECTF
- Meeting Time: 7:15 am
- Distance: 2.5 miles
East Chattanooga - Mc Callie tunnel at Health South parking lot
- Meeting Time: 7:00 am
- Distance: 3.5 miles
St. Elmo - Incline parking lot
- Guide: Daisy Blanton, 820-1157 - Chattanooga Bicycle Club
- Meeting Time: 7:00 am
- Distance: 3.0 miles

Or Choose your own route and meet us at the Park.

Free continental breakfast upon arrival at Miller Park, 7:30 am.

* All participants will be registered for the drawing to win prizes from local bike shops.

Groups will depart for the ride home at 5:00 pm. Please come out and join the fun.

Free Bicycle Seminars - Get Involved!

Bicycle Safety Classes (all ages)

Learn the do's and don'ts of road, trail, and greenway riding. Topics may depend on participants
June 15, 1:00pm at Northgate Mall
August 17, call for location and time - Cheryl Shouse 209-8200
* Bring your bike, if you like.

Bicycle Maintenance Classes

Basic maintenance to keep your bike in good health.
April 24, July 31, Sept 25 - North Chickamauga Greenway at 6:30pm
May 29 & Aug 28 - Coolidge Park Stage at 6:30pm.

Why Bike? - Planning & Environmental Perspectives

April 22 (Earth Day), July 17, & Sept 18
Where: Development Resource Center at 5:30pm

Leisure Rides

Ride with an experienced rider through downtown and along the river front on the River Walk or wherever the mind leads. Skill level will reflect that of the least experienced rider present. These rides are enjoyable and educational. Any type bike in good repair is welcome. Helmet is required.

When: Every 1st and 3rd weekend of each month through the summer. On even months, they will be on Saturdays, on odd months, they will be on Sundays.
- April 6 and 20
- May 5 and 19
- June 1 and 15
- July 6 and 20
- August 3, 17, &31
Where: Ross's Landing - look for bikes
Time: 10:00
Contact: Hugh Worthy 820-1157

Special Events

Bicycle Rodeo

May 18, 10:00am at the River Park

Join the Chattanooga/Hamilton County Health Department for a day of fun-filled safety and education for the kids (children 1st - 5th grade).

Helmet Check
Bicycle Check
Skills Course
Obstacle Course
Bicycle License
Food
Prizes - 6 bicycles will be given away plus lots of other goodies
Goody Bag

First 100 participants will receive a free helmet!

Undercover Chattanooga Downtown Bicycle Scavenger Hunt

The challenge will be a fun-for-all bicycle based scavenger hunt that will begin at The Chattanooga Market in the Cricket Pavilion and end at an undisclosed destination. Along the way cyclists will be visiting less well-known attractions and hidden treasures of Chattanooga. At each location there will be clues, puzzles, and mental mysteries to engage and entertain while you enjoy a fun 3 hours discovering Chattanooga's less touristed side.

This event is free and open to all with a bike and a helmet.

For more Information contact Cheryl Shouse at 209-8200

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