GO GREEN WILMETTE!
Wilmette Residents for a Better Environment

Gear Up For Biking

Description: Gear Up For Biking: Oh the Places You'll Go!

Come learn all about bicycling and get ready to ride at the Wilmette Public Library. Bring unused bikes to recycle. Featured speaker at 1:45pm: Michel Leger, founder of the famed Route Verte in Quebec. Local experts and enthusiasts will be on hand to discuss:

Planning bicycle trips
Getting ready to ride
Finding local bike routes and rides
Buying a new bike
Finding a good commuting route
Equipping your bike with baskets, racks and bags
Choosing safety equipment
Performing basic maintenance
Fitting your helmet
Selecting bike gear

Children are welcome.

Saturday, May 1, 2010. 1 - 3 pm

This program is part of the Greener Choices series at the Wilmette Public Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wilmette Public Library, the Wilmette Bicycle Task Force and Go Green Wilmette. Participating partners: Wilmette Bicycle and Sport Shop, Higher Gear, Evanston Bicycle Club, Active Transportation Alliance.
Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Duration: 120 minutes
Priority: High
Access: Public
Created by: Beth Drucker
Updated: Monday, April 26, 2010 9:46am

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