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Like to bike? Try 8 days of eventsCity's first bicycle week will start with ceremony at new Towpath Trail bridge over Akron Innerbelt
By Bob Downing
Beacon Journal staff writerPublished on Monday, Aug 18, 2008
Akron will celebrate its first bicycle week starting Friday, with rides, workshops, scavenger hunts and bike movies.
The eight-day event includes the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday for the new bridge over the Akron Innerbelt on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail.
Meet at the intersection of Quaker Street and Ash Street/Dart Avenue behind Cascade Plaza for the ceremony at the 275-foot-long trail bridge.
Guided rides and walks will be available across the 270-ton bridge. The Mustill Store off West North Street and accessible from downtown via the trail will offer free ice cream and music.
Bikers and hikers who make the inaugural trek will get buttons.
Two free trolleys will run from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday from the Mustill Store to Cascade Plaza to Lock 3 to Spaghetti Warehouse to the loop at the Polymer Building at the University of Akron to the John S. Knight Center/Quaker Square to the Akron-Summit County Public Library to the dedication site and back to the Mustill Store.
During the week, bicyclists will be encouraged to pedal to work. Free showers will be available at the CitiCenter Athletic Club, 146 S. High St. Bikes
will be attended indoors while bikers shower. That will be available on Friday and again on Aug. 27. Call 330-375-2867 for details.The city also will offer free valet service where bikes will be watched during Friday's Rock the Lock concert at Lock 3, at the Countryside Farmers' Market on Aug. 28 at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, at the Rock the Lock show at Lock 3 on Aug. 29 and at the Farmers Market at Lock 3 on Aug. 30.
Metro RTA is offering free bus rides for bicyclists all week. Buses have racks for up to two bikes and bikes are allowed inside buses if space is available.
Other events include:
Saturday
Bike with Bachman, 8 a.m. Summit County Engineer Greg Bachman will lead a bicycle ride of about 30 miles from the Boston Township Hall, 1775 Main St., Peninsula. Free. No sign-up. For details, visit http://www.engineer.co.summit.oh.us.
Tour de Akron, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Akron Bicycle Club will lead a 20-mile bike tour of historic Akron. The ride begins and ends at Hardesty Park in West Akron. Helmets are required. For details, go to http://www.akronbike.org.
BikeEd Workshop and Ride, noon to 4 p.m. at Lock 3. League of American Bicyclists instructor Fred Oswald will conduct a workshop on how to safely ride the roads. A ride will follow. Helmets required. Riders must be at least 10 years old and capable of riding for one hour. For details, contact Andy Davis at 330-375-2377.
Sunday
University Park Bicycle Scavenger Hunt. Registration is at 1 p.m.; the hunt begins at 2 p.m. Meet at Eddy's Bike Shop, 160 E. Exchange St. Sponsored by the University Park Alliance to benefit bicycle programs at Leggett and Mason schools. The fee is $5. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Helmets are required. Bring a driver's license. Liability waivers must be signed. For details, call 330-972-8859 or e-mail info@upakron.com.Family Bike-and-Train Ride, 1:30 p.m. Meet at the Mustill Store. Participants will then move to Akron's Northside Station and board the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Tickets are $2. Participants will get off the train at the Botzum Trailhead and pedal six miles back to the Northside Station.
Monday
Bike Movie Night in University Park, 5 to 9 p.m. at the UA Student Center. Breaking Away at 5 p.m.; Yellow Bike Project at 7 p.m.; and The Bicycle Thief (aka Ladri di Biciclette) at 7:15 p.m. Sponsored by Summa Foundation. Free. Bicycle valet service will be available. Bike helmets may be purchased for $7.50 through Akron Children's Hospital and Eddy's Bike Shop. For details, call 330-972-8859.Tuesday
How2Commute workshop, noon, Room 2AB, Akron-Summit County Public Library. Lunch will be available from Hattie's Cafe for $5. Sponsored by the Downtown Akron Partnership. Call 330-762-9550 or check http://www.downtownakron.com.
Valley bike ride, 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Meet at the Botzum Trailhead off Riverview Road. About 19 miles. Sponsored by the Akron Bicycle Club.
Wednesday
Tires and Train Outdoor Adventure Ride, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Meet at the UA Recreation and Wellness Center. A bike ride of 10 miles, plus a ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Fee is $2. Riders must be at least 18 years old. Register by Aug. 26. Helmets required. A few bikes and helmets are available. Call 330-972-8028 for details.Aug. 29
Night bike ride, 8 p.m. Century Cycle is sponsoring a night bike ride on the Towpath Trail. Meet at the Lock 29 Trailhead off Mill Street in Peninsula. Riders will go 15 to 20 miles. Helmets and lights are required. Call 330-657-2209 for details.
Aug. 30
Cycling Club ride, 1 to 4 p.m. The UA Cycling Club is sponsoring a ride that will leave the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Helmets are required. Call 330-972-8028 for details.
Summit Tour of Metro Parks (STOMP) bike tour. Rides of 10, 25 and 63 miles; starting times vary. Rides begin at Howe Meadow off Riverview Road, north of Ira Road in the Cuyahoga Valley. Helmets required. The event is limited to 1,600 riders and is sponsored by Citizens for Metro Parks. Proceeds will benefit Metro Parks, Serving Summit County. For details, call 330-867-5511 or check http://www.stompbikeride.com.
Akron Bike Week 2008 sponsors are the city of Akron; Metro Parks, Serving Summit County; Akron Bicycle Club; UA; Cascade Locks Park Association; Downtown Akron Partnership; and University Park Alliance.
A complete list of Akron Bike Week activities is available at http://www.akronbikeinfo.org.
Bob Downing can be reached at 330-996-3745 or bdowning@thebeaconjournal.com .
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I want bike puppet shows.
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