It was cold and wet this morning but that didn't stop the breakfast kick-off in Riverfront Park for Bike To Work week, which was well attended by two-wheel commuters. There was a welcoming by Mayor Mary Verner, "Pedal With The Politicians" ride with Councilmembers Richard Rush and Jon Snyder and city staff, a bike valet/corral set up with Pedals2People (for which I am on the board), coffee from Roast House and pancakes from Mountain Gear. Thanks to organizers including Barb Chamberlain who was interviewed by the Spokesman's Paul Turner in today's paper.

 

Mayor Mary Verner welcomes morning commuters.



Pedals2People bike corral, experimenting with their first "bike valet system." No injuries. Attendees seemed excited their bikes were secure. It was like a coat check for bikes, even providing a claim ticket. I watched P2P mechanic Ryan Volson eat nine pancakes.



Environmental policy teacher Peter Williams (and P2P treasurer).



Paul Fish from Mountain Gear.



From Left to right: Rachel Scudder, Ryan Palmer, Bradley Bleck, Richard Rush, John Speare



Uber-cycling advocate John Speare provides shelter for Mayor Verner.



Pro cyclist Morgan Schmitt.



 

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