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Thanks to the City of Burlington for their support of Walk / Bike Month!
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Wed May 2nd
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Thur May 3rd
7:30pm - 8:45pm
Fri May 4th
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| From Our Blog |
Walkers & Bikers Launch Group in St. Albans
A new but robust "Walk-Bike St. Albans" committee has formed to improve walking and bicycling in the region. They had an impressive... Vermont Native Seeks Record for Pedaling Around the World!Kristina grew up in Hinesburg, VT and enjoyed her family's active lifestyle. Her parents had no idea where her love of the... And This Was Before Gas Was $4 a Gallon!Check out this optimistic article from Governing Magazine - we're making progress! Bicycle Commuting Gains Traction In Cities - April 11, 2012... It's time. Over six years ago, the State decided to create a 92-mile E/W trail across Vermont from Swanton to St. Johnsbury. Finally, the first phase of the project should receive its Act 250 permit in the next few months.... Want to make Vermont the mountain biking capital of the East? Stowe and Barre have two big conservation projects underway that need your help. Please pitch in! ...
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May is Walk / Bike Month!
In 1956, the League of American Bicyclists conceived an idea: A month-long celebration of all things cycling -- in order to support more people getting around by bike, and to increase cyclists' safety on the road.
Here in Vermont, we've taken National Bike Month one step further (see what we did there?) -- to include walking as well as cycling.
Join Mayor Weinberger to launch Walk/Bike Month!
Tuesday, May 1 (TODAY)
Church Street Marketplace, on the south side of College Street
12:00 to 12:30
Arrive by bike for your chance to win FREE bike panniers!
Even if you can't make it to the event, we'll we'll be celebrating the joys of walking and biking all month long, with a variety of events for you and your family. This month's edition of Walk N Roll News features several of these opportunities, but we'll be adding more -- so be sure to visit and bookmark our special Walk / Bike Month page for a current list of activities.
You can also join us on Facebook to register for one of our family hike or bike events!
Get Out. Walk & Bike. And have fun this month!
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Vermont Bike Challenge Launches TODAY!
 You can help Vermont be the top cycling state in the nation -- simply by getting on your bike!
Beginning today, May 1st, riding your bike counts for you, your team, your workplace and Vermont in the Vermont Bike Challenge. And the more you ride, the better your chances of winning great monthly prizes!
If you already love to ride your bike -- or if you need a good excuse to get on your bike more -- the Vermont Bike Challenge is for you! Register today, and start earning points for Vermont! Read more ...
The Vermont Bike Challenge is sponsored by Earl's.
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Walk & Roll to School on May 2nd!
Join us in celebrating Vermont's inaugural Walk and Roll to School Day! This day -- which complements International Walk to School Day, held  every October -- is a great way to encourage positive changes in community culture, and to create environments that are more inviting for everyone, young and old.
Families, this is a great way to support your children in becoming more active; and helping their school to encourage walking and biking.
Schools, click here to participate in this fun event.
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Avoid the Fuss - Leave Your Bike With Us!
 | Former Mayor Peter Clavelle "avoids the fuss" with Secure Bike Parking at Kids' Day in 2005
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Want a hassle-free place to park your bike when you come to the Queen City's great summer events? Avoid the fuss, leave your bike with us!
After last year's successful bike parking demonstration run by volunteers Phil Hammerslough and Stu Lindsay, the City of Burlington, Local Motion and the Skirack are partnering to provide secure bike parking at 44 summer events this year!
Secure Bike Parking kicks off on May 12th with the Burlington Farmers' Market and Kids' Day. For more information -- including a full list of events where we're hosting Secure Bike Parking -- please click here.
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Jane's Walk 2012: Where Past & Present Meet
Date: Saturday, May 12th
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm and 1:00pm-3:30pm
This Jane's Walk event -- in celebration of Walk/Bike Month -- will have two walks, hosted by the Burlington Walk-Bike Council. The first walk will be down a portion of North Winooski Avenue, from the Old North End into Downtown. Participants will evaluate North Winooski Ave. in terms of pedestrian and bicycle safety and comfort. Everyone's feedback and ideas will be compiled for use by the Burlington Walk-Bike Council. We'll take a short break around 1:00 for snacks and a short film on the history of urban renewal in Burlington -- and then head out for the second part of our walk. Read more ... |
Way to Go Week: You Could Win an iPad!
During the week of May 14th, we encourage you to walk, bike or ride the bus to work -- and help put a dent in Vermont's carbon footprint!
This year's Way To Go! Commuter Challenge is healthy, fun and saves serious money and gas -- plus you'll be entered to win great prizes. Register by May 4th and qualify for a new iPad!
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A Family-Friendly Walk in the Woods
On Saturday, May 19th, Lisa Fredette -- owner of Explayration, a nature education organization for all ages -- will lead us through Ethan Allen Park on a family-friendly nature hike.
This free adventure is part of Walk / Bike Month -- and is a great opportunity to have fun and help your children develop a love for science and the world around them! We'll hike and play games for between 2 and 2.5 hours beginning at 1:00pm. We'll meet at the Ethan Allen Park Playground (located at the intersection of North Avenue and the Ethan Allen Parkway). Bring water and snacks, wear layers and sturdy shoes, and dress appropriately for getting dirty! Don't forget your sense of excitement and fun! |
Take a UVM Summer Course on Bicycles!
 Local Motion Board Member and UVM Professor Luis Vivanco is offering a summer course called "Bicycles, Globalization, and Sustainability" from May 21 thru June 15.
This course examines a number of issues relevant to understanding the complex connections between globalization, cycling, and urban sustainability. Additionally, there will be many opportunities to directly explore how issues around sustainability and cycling play out in Burlington, through bicycle "fieldtrips" to local organizations involved in transportation and sustainability.
To learn more, click here.
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Celebrate Walk/Bike Month and Cycle the City with Us!
 Take a fun, casually-paced 10-mile historic tour of Burlington. Local Motion's Executive Director Chapin Spencer, and UVM Anthropology professor Luis Vivanco will lead a pedaling history tour along the waterfront, Intervale, Hill Section and more. See old photographs and learn about the Queen City's evolution!
This event is free and family-friendly!
Cycle the City
Saturday, May 19th
9:00am - Noon
Meet at Local Motion's Trailside Center
Co-sponsored by the Old Spokes Home and the City of Burlington.
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New Team Takes Trail Finder Statewide!
 Imagine: Over 400 diverse trails across Vermont in one searchable interactive website. It's coming!
We're getting ready to expand Trail Finder across the state, and double the number of trails in its library. To do this, we've brought together an exciting new team of experts:
- John Atkinson, our part-time project manager
- Gahlord Dewald, our volunteer website strategist and developer
- Ian Stokes, our behind-the-scenes trail information updater
For more information about John, Gahlord and Ian -- and to learn how you can get involved in the project, click here.
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VerMontreal 2012: Still Time to Register!
 Attention travel junkies: Register for the 8th annual VerMontreal Bike Tour and YOU COULD WIN YOUR TRIP FOR FREE! But don't delay; spaces are filling fast on both the 3- and 4-day versions. Click here for more information on how to register!
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14th Annual Champ Ride on June 9th
On Saturday, June 9th, Vermont CARES will host its 14th Annual Champ Ride in support of HIV/AIDS prevention and care.
Bike Recycle Vermont invites you to join our team, and be part of this fun and established local bike ride -- one that also serves as the backbone of the organization's year-round fundraising efforts in support of HIV/AIDS prevention and care in Vermont! Efficiency Vermont and Spruce Mortgage will also have teams. Click here for more information about the ride.
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Volunteer Happenings
Volunteer for Walk/Bike Month! May is an exciting time here in Burlington, because it launches 31 full days of walking and biking-related activities in and around town. From bike swaps to skills training courses; from fun family rides to commuter challenges; Walk/Bike Month promises lots of fun ways for volunteers to get involved! If you'd like to participate in planning or running any of these events, please email Charlene Wallace or call her at (802) 861-2700 x103. Outreach Volunteers Wanted! Do you have a passion for walking and biking? Then We. Want. You!
We're seeking volunteers who love the idea of human-powered transportation, walk/bike friendly cities, and who enjoy spreading the love for all of these. Local Motion has many events scheduled this summer, where we'll be reaching out and educating the public about the great work that Local Motion does in the community - and we'd love you to help us out!
Please contact Mary Catherine if you're interested in being involved. Upcoming events include: Upgrade Your Gear event at EMS; a helmet-decorating event during Kids' Day in Burlington; a Bike Fest in Shelburne; and tons of opportunities to hang out with cool people during Secure Bike Parking events.
You can always view a complete listing of all of our volunteer opportunities, which we update regularly. |
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Happy Trails!
Local Motion 2012 Crew: Brian, Chapin, Charlene, Christine, Dan, Don, Jane, Jason, Kevin, Leslye, Lou, Marion and Mary Catherine |
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