

| Nampa Bicycle & Pedestrian Citizens' Advisory Group Advocates for cycling and walking for transportation, recreation, and health |




2010 Schedule of Events Summary All week --- Bike and Walk to Work/School/Shopping Accept the 2 mile challenge -- Become a "cheerleader" and register your office, classmates, neighborhood team, or yourself. Turn one or more car trips during the week into a commute by bicycling or walking and tell us about it! Monday, May 17 - Mayor's Ride 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Kickoff the week's celebration of bicycling and walking by riding with Mayor Dale. Meet in the parking lot in front of city hall with your bicycle, water, and helmet. Enjoy a moderately paced 12 mile tour of Nampa through historic neighborhoods, and on Nampa’s favorite trails. We will stop briefly at Nampa High School (about 3:45) and at the TCBY (about 4:30) on 12th and 7th Street, then return to City Hall by 5:00 p.m. If your schedule or ability make it difficult for you to ride the entire route, join us for any part of the route along the way. MAP of Route Tuesday, May 18 – Group Rides & Walks 6:00 p.m. – Get in shape, practice skills, and connect with new cyclists and walkers. Meet at Nampa Parks & Recreation Center, 12th avenue. Choose from a 25 mile advanced, 10 mile “skill stretcher”, or 5 mile beginner ride. Helmet required. Wednesday, May 19 - Group Rides and Walks 6:00 p.m. – Get in shape, practice skills, and connect with new cyclists and walkers. Meet at the Hispanic Cultural Center parking lot. Choose from a 25 mile advanced, 10 mile “skill stretcher”, or 5 mile beginner ride. Helmet required. Thursday, May 20 – Black Tire Night Ride 8:30 p.m. - Build your confidence and skills at riding after sundown. Dusk to Dark Night Ride, Meet at Flying M Coffee Garage for a 7-10 mile ride. Free coffee and blinky lights. Front/rear lights and helmet required. Led by Tyler Welshimer. Saturday, May 22– Bike/Walk to Farmer’s Market 9 a.m. to Noon- Family Bike/Walk Farmers’ Market. Secure bicycle valet parking, safety checks, bicycle registration, stop by the NBPCA booth for free 1 day guest passes for the Nampa Recreation Center to everyone who bikes and walks to market. Pedal your own smoothie at the new Mercy Smoothi-Cycle! Saturday, May 22– Downtown Skate Shop BMX/Skateboard Exhibition 3:00-6:00 - Downtown at the old Nampa Floors parking lot Free Professional BMX and skateboard show, free hot dogs, music |
