The Sacramento region strives for a Million Mile May in an effort to log one million bicycle miles as part of Bike Commute Month 2007.
This year's campaign is an expansion of the successful Bike Commute Month in 2006. Regionally, over 3,000 riders logged 627,593 miles last year. This success was recognized by the League of American Bicyclists, which identified logging miles on the region 's Bike Commute Month website as one of the top 50 ways to celebrate national Bike to Work Day. The goal again this year is to bike one million miles in May.
Three major regional events are planned in addition to many local events and promotions throughout the region. On Saturday, April 28, energizer stations will be set up around the region to distribute t-shirts and encourage novice and veteran cyclists alike to pedal to work, school, and for other trips.
The regional kick-off and rides for Bike Commute Month will be at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1, at St. Rose of Lima Park, 7th and K streets, in downtown Sacramento. This year 's co-chairs, West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon and Sacramento City Councilmember Steve Cohn, will be joined for a press conference by leaders from businesses in support of bicycle commuting. Short (6 miles) and long (17 miles) bicycle rides will start around noon starting from St. Rose of Lima Park. Both rides will end at the California Bicycle Coalition 's Complete Streets Bicycle Expo at 11th & K streets.
On Thursday, May 17, the Regional Bike Fest will be held on the west steps of the State Capitol. Live music, prizes, and more than 50 organizations including bike groups and bike shops will mark the regional celebration of national Bike to Work Day.
A regional wrap-up Bike Rally is planned for June 14 at River Walk Park in West Sacramento beginning at 4:00 p.m. The afternoon celebration will include awards, live music, a bike show, and other activities.
There will also be many local events throughout the month. To learn details regarding the local events and to log your bicycle miles, visit www.bikecommutemonth.com, or contact A. J. Tendick at (916) 340-6215.
Regional Report for April - May 2007 (text-only version)
Sacramento Area Council of Governments