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May 3, 2012 For Immediate Release Contact: Diana Diaz, 915-541-4747

City of El Paso Celebrates National Bike Month


El Paso, Texas The City of El Paso invites the community to join us as Mayor John Cook proclaims the month of May as El Paso Bike Month. The proclamation will be on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 7 p.m. at San Jacinto Plaza. It will kick off a month of activities aimed at encouraging more El Pasoans to preserve the environment, save money, stay active and have fun by biking more. The proclamation will be followed by a downtown bike tour to update community members on downtown redevelopment. These events are free and open to the El Paso community. Additionally, members of the El Paso bicycling community have organized a month-long series of activities, including free bike workshops, kids rides, movie screenings, a cash-free bike swap, art events and more. What: Bike Month Proclamation, Followed by Downtown Bike Tour When: Friday, May 4, 7 p.m. Where: San Jacinto Plaza Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ElPasoBikeMonth Email: elpasobikemonth@gmail.com

May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists.

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El Paso Bike Month Activities


1. El Paso Bike Month Proclamation Friday, May at 7 p.m. - San Jacinto Plaza 2. Downtown Redevelopment Tour on Two Wheels Friday, May 4 @ 8 p.m. San Jacinto Plaza. Tour Downtown El Paso on a bike and hear the latest on redevelopment efforts! 3. Meet & Greet with the Bike Community Friday, May 4 @ 10:00 PM Bowie Feathers 4. Bike to School Day Wednesday, May 9 - Upload your picture to our Facebook page to win a prize! 5. Bike Movie Night Wednesday, May 9 at 8 p.m. - Glasbox 6. Mustache Ride Friday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. - San Jacinto Plaza Bring your mustache and ride from San Jacinto Plaza to Ascarate Park. 7. Kids Ride Saturday, May 12 at 10 a.m. - Ascarate Park (6900 Delta Drive). Free classes, games and prizes! 8. Kids Ride Saturday, May 12 at 10 a.m. - Veterans Park (5301 Salem Drive). Free classes, games and prizes!

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9. Upper Valley Ride Sunday, May 13 at 9 a.m. - 6215 Upper Valley Road. Enjoy a nice and peaceful ride around Upper Valley. 10. Bike Clinics Sunday, May 13 at 1 p.m. El Paso Co-op (5509 Will Ruth Ave). Dont know how to change a tire? Tune up? Change a wheel? Come and learn from the experts! FREE workshop! 11. Ride to Work Day Friday, May 18. Upload your picture to our Facebook page and win a prize! 12. Parks Ride Friday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. - Memorial Park Library (3200 Copper Avenue). Ride from Memorial Park to Album Park. 13. Bike Clinics Sunday, May 20 at 1 p.m. Mercado Mayapan (2101 Myrtle Avenue). Dont know how to change a tire? Tune up? Change a wheel? Come and learn from the experts! FREE workshop. 14. Cash Free Bike Swap Sunday, May 20 at 1 p.m. Mercado Mayapan (2101 Myrtle Avenue). Bring any used bike accessories and exchange with other bike riders. 15. Public Art Tour Wednesday, May 23 at 7 p.m. - San Jacinto Plaza. Learn more about public art in the downtown area. 16. Wig Ride Thursday, May 24 at 7 p.m. - San Jacinto Plaza. Bring your best wig to this ride!

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17. Critical Mass Ride Friday, May 25 @ 7 PM -San Jacinto Plaza. Bring your best and unique bike design and win a prize! 18. Bike ON El Paso Friday, May 25 at 10 p.m. - The Mix at Union Plaza (518 W San Antonio). Closing festival with music, art, bike show & food! 19. End of Bike Month - Celebration Thursday, May 31 at 7 p.m. - Loft light Studio Art Market. Join us for a final celebration and El Paso Bike Month closing remarks. *Bicycle lights and helmets are highly encouraged for all rides.

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