Bike To Work breakfast kick-off photos

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.