Valley Bike Week is bigger and better than ever—in fact it’s so big that it’s been expanded to Valley Bike Month! And even then, it wouldn’t all fit into thirty days so it’s spilled over into the next month—April 1 through May 7, 2006.
There’s something for everyone, no matter what your bicycling capabilities are. Bike rodeos and short, family fun rides provide family time and something for the kids and less experienced riders. Roadies and mountain bikers will head for the longer rides or competitions.
Everyone’s invited to participate in the 9 th Annual Bicycle Swap Meet on April 15, sponsored by the Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. It’s free for buyers and sellers and the kids (maybe bigger kids, too) will have fun challenging their riding skills at the bike rodeo.
Many Valley employers will hold bike to work or school events during the month and for the appreciators of public art, Scottsdale will host a bike tour of many of its outdoor art pieces.
It’s also a great time to just ride with your fellow club members – and if you do any kind of riding at all during the month, be sure to enter the Valley Bike Month contest.
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Saturday, April 1 7:30 AM- Rodeo 8:00 AM- Family Ride 8:30 AM- Fun Run |
“ Peoria Pioneer Days--Family Bike Ride and Fun Run” |
$7.00 per person includes coupon for pancake breakfast ( 6:30am-10:00am ). Must pre-register by March 17; 7:30 Bike Rodeo for kids ages 6-10; Family Bike Ride: 3-miles; Fun Run: 1 mile |
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Saturday, April 1 |
“15th El Tour de Phoenix” |
Ride 74- or 26 miles in the |
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Saturday, April 1 All day event |
“MBAA #3 - White Tanks Whirlwind” |
Third race in the Mountain Bike Association of Arizona series. |
602-351-7430 |
Saturday, April 8 |
“ ABC Desert Classic” |
100, 63, 30-mile rides in NW Valley |
602-264-9318 |
Sunday, April 9 7:00-9:00 AM |
“ Glendale Family Bike Ride”
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6- and 12-mile rides Register on-line or 7:00 – 9:00 AM at Sahuaro Ranch Park, 59 th Ave. & Mountain View ; Free regist. Incl. t shirt. |
623- 930-2940 www.glendaleaz.com/transportation/ |
Sunday, April 9 1:00 PM |
“Media Kick-off”-- Bike Safety Campaign
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Chandler BMX Park , at McQueen and Fry (south of Chandler Blvd. )
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602-262-7433 |
Saturday, April 15 7:00 AM-1:00 PM
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“Bicycle Swap Meet” Sponsored by Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists and Arizona Bicycle Club |
Free admission for buyers and sellers. Bikes, equipment, accessories, etc. Also a Bike Rodeo for kids & adults. Phoenix Municipal Stadium parking lot, 5995 E. Van Buren. |
602-558-9222 coalitionazbicyclists@yahoo.com |
Wed., April 19 6 to 8 a.m |
“Bike to Work Day”
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Everyone is encouraged to try “bicycling to work” today. City of Tempe has a public Bike to Work Day for employees throughout the city; with breakfast at several locations; freeT-tshirts to first 325 riders; stores offering discounts. |
480- 350-2775 |
Sunday, April 23 |
“Cycle The Arts” 8-mile bicycle ride with an up close look at public art exhibits. |
Free registration 7:30 - 8:30am at Paiute Neighborhood Center , 6535 E. Osborn Road . Riders are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation. Ride starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. |
480-312-7630
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Sunday, May 7 |
“The Great Bike Chase”
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Registration: $14/person, includes event T-shirt and entry to Bike Expo. 2.5 mile Family Fun Ride from Hance Park to Chase Field for Diamondbacks game. Online payment.
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602-262-7433
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TBA |
Gilbert Bike Event |
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Weekly Rides :
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White Mountain Road Club |
Affiliated with the US Cycling Federation (USCF) which promotes professional & amateur bicycle racing |
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Arizona Bicycling Club |
Chapters throughout the Valley |
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Greater Arizona Bicycling Association |
East and West Valley Chapters with rides for all abilities |
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For Honeywell Employees |
Honeywell employees and their families with a wide range of abilities |
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The Bull Shifters |
A speedy group located in the West Valley |
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Bent Riders of Arizona |
Recumbent Bike Rides |