I’m very late on this. But I’m posting it so you can know what to expect next year.
Celebrate the freedom of two wheels at one of over a dozen events —
Sunday, May 2: Annual BCGP Membership Meeting
Join members and staff of the Bicycle Coalition for an annual gathering to celebrate our accomplishments, elect the new Board Directors and listen to music by local band, Jubel Jenkins. Thank you to all that joined us!
Tuesday, May 4: Pennsylvania Bike Summit
Join other Pennsylvania bicyclists in Harrisburg to speak up for better bicycling in Pennsylvania.
Wednesday, May 5: Volunteer Training Night
Help the Bicycle Coalition by volunteering your time. 1500 Walnut Street, Suite 1107. 6:30pm; pizza provided.
Friday, May 7: Sustainable 19125′s Car-Free Fridays
As part of Sustainable 19125′s Walk-Bike-Ride campaign, ditch your car and celebrate your reduced carbon footprint on Fridays throughout May. Participating bars include Johnny Brenda’s, O’Reilly’s, The Green Rock Tavern, The El Bar, Kung Fu Necktie, Murph’s Bar, and the Starboard Side Tavern!
Saturday, May 8: Mural Bike Tour
A tour of Philadelphia’s renowned murals by bike allows an outstanding opportunity for participants to see and photograph murals up close! A guide, with up to 10 participants, will weave through Brewerytown, Fairmount, Francisville, and Spring Garden viewing nearly 20 murals an revealing the meaning and stories behind the murals. A can’t miss Philadelphia experience! Admission $17.
Monday, May 10 – 31: Philadelphia Commuter Challenge
Kick start your summer and join the Bicycle Coalition’s 2010 Philadelphia Commuter Challenge for May’s Bike Month. The Challenge is for people living in the Greater Philadelphia area and runs May 10th through May 31st. Join the challenge on your own or start a team.
Friday, May 14: Sustainable 19125′s Car-Free Fridays
Saturday, May 15: 9th Annual R.E.Load Maypril Fools Fun Ride
Essentially a huge scavenger hunt, you’ll be given a list of stops at the start, each with a different points value assigned to them. Registration begins 12pm. Entry fee: $10.
Saturday, May 15: Growing Green Bike Tour
Join the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and members of the City Harvest Growers Alliance Program (CHGA) for a bicycle exploration of urban gardens and food systems. Starts 2pm. Entry fee: $15/$10 for Bicycle Coalition members.
Monday, May 17: Urban Riding Basics Class @ BCGP Office
5:30-6:30pm at 1500 Walnut St., Suite 205.
Join the Bicycle Ambassadors for a free and public Urban Riding Basics class. This class focuses on the basic safety details each rider needs to know before hopping on a bike. Ambassadors will review fitting a bike and helmet, what to wear, how to pack, a review of the rules of the road, locking your bike and much more. Participants do not need to bring bicycles.
Tuesday, May 18: Bicycle Ambassadors 2010 Season Launch Day
11:00-3:00pm in Love Park. More info soon.
Tuesday, May 18: Urban Riding Basics Class @ BCGP Office
5:30-6:30pm at 1500 Walnut St., Suite 205.
Wednesday, May 19: Lunchtime Urban Riding Basics Class @ BCGP Office
12:30pm-1:30pm at 1500 Walnut St., Suite 205.
Wednesday, May 19: Ride of Silence
Philadelphia’s Ride of Silence starts at the Art Museum steps at 6:45 pm for a seven-mile, police-escorted ride through Center City. The Ride Of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. For more information, contact volunteer ride coordinators John Siemiarowski or Ray Scheinfeld.
Across the region there are several other Ride of Silence events in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware
Thursday, May 20: Urban Riding Basics and Biking in Philly Discussion @ Wooden Shoe Books
7:00-8:30pm at 704 South Street.
Friday, May 21: Bike to Work with Mayor Nutter on National Bike to Work Day
Join us for the yearly celebration of bikes as transportation! Hop on your bike and join Mayor Nutter and other Philadelphians and enjoy the two wheeled commute into the city. We will meet at the steps of the Art Museum at 7:30am and ride down to City Hall. RSVP for Bike to Work Day and you will be entered to win a Breezer Ziggy folding bike.
Bike To Work Day Service Stations: Stop by a nearby service station to refuel, pump up your tires and chat with Bicycle Ambassadors!
-Philadelphia Art Museum: 7:00-8:30am. Free Bike Checks by Eastern Mountain Sports, and Bananas and discounted fruit from The Fruit Guys.
-Temple University Bike to Work Breakfast: 7-9:30am at the Bell Tower. Free continental breakfast, drawing for a Fuji Bike, maps and more.
-Center City (21st & Chestnut) – 9:00-6:00
-Center City (ING Cafe, 1636 Walnut Street) – 8:00-12:00
-Kensington (Corner of Frankford and Master Streets) – 7:00-9:00am
-Manayunk (Manyunk Brew Pub- 4120 Main Street) – 7:00-9:00am
Friday, May 21: Sustainable 19125′s Car-Free Fridays
Friday, May 21: Delaware County Bike To Work Day
8:00-10:00 Front and Olive St, Media, PA. One lucky cyclist will ride away with a brand new Cayne Rambler bicycle, courtesy of Drexel Hill Cyclery!
Saturday, May 22: Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby
A Kinetic Sculpture is a Human-powered vehicle that also has an artistic theme. Think of parade floats on bicycles, or mummers on hand crank driven pirate ships, or an alien space ship on 2 welded together bikes, think of a giant pink poodle hurdling through space, mud, sand and water. A Kinetic Sculpture Competition is all about fun and ingenuity, making the wackiest, most interesting contraption is the goal- finishing the course or winning is not. Check out the website for more information and details on how to get involved.
Saturday, May 22: REI Introduction to Road Cycling Class
9:00 AM / REI Conshohocken / Member $55.00 / Non Member $75.00 / registration required.
This outing is perfect for beginning cyclists who know the basics of riding but are looking to improve or brush up on their skills. You’ll receive instruction on proper shifting, braking, hill descending/climbing techniques, and avoiding hazards. Road riding etiquette will be emphasized. Please bring proper riding apparel. Duration: 6 hours
Wednesday, May 26: Commuter Race
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia will be staging a race between three commuters: a bicyclist, a car driver and a transit rider. The race will test the theory that a bicyclist who commutes four miles or less in Philadelphia will generally arrive before, or within a few minutes of, other commuters during rush hour. To give the car every chance to win the race, the driver will be in a convertible sports car (provided by Zip Car).
Wednesday, May 26: Urban Riding Basics Class @ The Free Library, Durham Branch 6:00-7:00pm at 3320 Haverford Avenue.
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Thursday, May 27: Opening of the Interim Trail on the Delaware River. Delaware River Waterfront Corporation. (more info to come)
Saturday, May 29th: Urban Riding Basics Class @ Liberty Lands Park
11:00am-12:00pm at Liberty Lands Park: 913-961 N 3rd St.
For more information, or to add an event to our listing, contact Nisha Mitchell. We are working with other local organiztions to add to the festivities and will be adding events as they come in.
