Bike to Work

In conjunction with National Bike Month, Governor Haley Barbour has issued a proclamation to make May Bicycle Month in the State of Mississippi!

Monday, May 16th-Friday, May 20th is Bike to Work Week!  Here is a list of events around the state of Mississippi during the Month of May!  You can also search for Mississippi events at the League of American Bicyclist’s site, HERE!    Let us know if you want your event listed!  Email us at: bikewalk@bikewalkmississippi.org

**During the entire month of May, you can Win!  Post a picture of yourself on a bicycle to our facebook page: www.facebook.com/bikewalkms or tweet a picture to @bikewalkms and you will receive a free Share the Road Sticker, Bike Pin and Bike Walk MS Membership Discount!

Bicycle Events in a city near you!

Jackson:

• Saturday, May 7^th: Museum to Market Trail Clean Up: 9am (Corner of Whitworth St & Moody St)

May 16-20^th: Bike to Work Week!

• Ride your Bicycle to Sneaky Beans in Fondren during Bike to Work Week and receive a free cup of coffee!
• Ride your Bicycle to Lumpkin’s BBQ and get 2 plate lunches for the price of ONE!

Friday, May 20^th, Bike to Work Day: Park & Ride: Can’t bike all the way from your house? Park in Fondren, enjoy coffee at Sneaky Beans and Bike to Work from the Bean…then join us back at Sneaky Beans for: Happy Hour from 4-6pm at Sneaky Beans for Bicyclists! Get $1.00 off beer on Bike to Work Day!

For more information: Send an email to:jacksonbikeadvocates@gmail.com

Hernando:

• Ride of Silence, Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m., starting and ending at Hernando Court Square.
• Bike to Work Day gathering, Friday, May 20 at 7:00 a.m., Hernando Court Square.

For more information visit: http://bikehernando.com

Tupelo:

• May 16: Free Bike Safety Evaluations
• May 17: Tuesday night bike ride, 10-26 miles based on your abilities
• May 18: Silent Ride for Awareness, 5-8 miles includes Music & Food
• May 19 bicycle rodeo
• May 20 Bike to Work Day with three stations set up around town.

Hattiesburg:

• Tuesday, May 17: Free Bicycle Clinic at Moore’s Bike Shop, 6pm
• Thursday, May 19- Bike to the Farmer’s Market
• Friday, May 20^th- Energizer Stations with Refreshments from 7am-8:30pm (Stations: Hattiesburg Clinic/Forrest General, USM, Keg & Barrel and Hattiesburg City Hall)
• Also, when you ride your bike to these stores, you’ll receive special discounts—Caliente grille, 206, Keg and Barrel, The Depot Coffee Shop, New Yokel Market, Corner Market, Smoothie King.

Find out more at: www.Biketoworkhattiesburg.com

Ridgeland:

• Bicycle Rodeo, Saturday May 7^th, 9am-11am at Olde Towne Middle School
• Bike to Work Week and Bike to Work Day: Ridgeland maps are available at City Hall, & Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce. Business teams who participate will receive recognition in the next issue of Ridgeland Life.
• Basic Maintenance Clinic, Monday, May 23^rd at 6:15pm at Indian Cycle
• Ride of Silence, May 18^th at 6:15pm at Northpark Mall in Ridgeland
• The Ride of Silence™ is a silent bicycle ride established to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways.The Ride aims to raise awareness that cyclists and motorists share the same road and to encourage respect and consideration of each other on the road.
• Soulshine Blues and Groove Bike Ride, Saturday, May 28^th at 8am at Soulshine Pizza off Highland Colony. A benefit for the American Cancer Society. Two ride options are available: 25 and 50-mile rides. Entry fee is $20
• Monday Group Bike Rides at 6pm, every Monday in May. Meet at Indian Cycle in Ridgeland. There will be two groups, a beginner and an advanced group.
• Wednesday Mountain Bike Rides at 5pm, every Wednesday in May at the Ridgeland Trails.

Visit the Tri-County Mountain Bike Association website for driving directions and details at: www.tricountymtb.org

Biloxi/Gulf Coast:

The city and a group of organizations are planning a series of events to help observe National Bicycle Month, which takes place throughout May. There is no charge for each event. Participants should bring their own bike; helmets are recommended, and required for some events. Participants will learn more about the JP Frerer Bicycle Safety Act at each event.  Among the free events being organized by Biloxi Main Street, Gulf Coast Bicycle Club, Gulf Coast Heritage Trails, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Department are:

• May 9-13, Bike to Work Week (if you can only ride one day, make it Friday, May 13. Also, extend your range with CTA’s Bike & Bus program).
• May 14, Bike Rodeo at Beck Park, 9 to 11 a.m. Open to K through 6th grade. (Free bike helmets, and bicycle safety and technique drills.)
• May 17, Bike Biloxi Dinner Ride in Downtown Biloxi. Begins at 5 p.m. at the Bond-Grant House, 932 Howard Ave. Route will cover 6.75 miles. To see the route, click here.
• May 26, Hiller Park Bike Race, 5 p.m. for children, and 6 p.m. for adults. Awards will be presented. Helmets will be required.
• May 30, Bike the Bridge to Gulf Islands National Seashore Park. The Memorial Day ride begins at 8 a.m. on the Biloxi side of the Biloxi Bay Bridge.

For more information call 435-6339, or email kmiller@biloxi.ms.us or programs@biloxi.ms.us, visit the Biloxi Main Street web site at www.mainstreetbiloxi.com or http://biloxi.ms.us/cityatwork/cityatworkdetail.asp?ID=1368

See the map: To see the map for the bike route on Tuesday, click here.