Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments
It's not
rocket science
.
Wear a helmet!


Riding your bike is a great way to get healthy exercise, and can be a practical way to commute to work or school. Try it this week!

Bike to a Bus
From May 11 to May 15, TARTA bus fare will be only 25¢ for people using the bike racks.

Bike Week Family Fun Ride

Tuesday, May 12, 6-7 p.m. Meet at the Wildwood Preserve Visitor Center
As part of the Toledo Metroparks’ “Year of the Trail,” come celebrate Bike Week with a ride exploring the University/Parks Trail. This fun trip is appropriate for bike riders of all ages and abilities.

Bike to Work Day
Friday, May 15
Communities around northwest Ohio have planned organized rides for May 15. In Toledo, riders will gather at Ottawa, Detwiler, and Walbridge parks to ride downtown at 7:30 a.m.

Bike Safety Day

Friday, May 15, Westfield Franklin Park
The Safe Kids Coalition will have activities inside and outside the mall. Kids and adults can learn about how to share the road safely.

Senator Fedor's Bike to the Capital
Friday, May 15 - Sunday, May 17
State Senator Teresa Fedor leads a bike ride from Toledo to Columbus in support of children's health and safety. Check out Senator Fedor's Bike to the Capital schedule. Check out this link for the map. Check out this link for the flyer.

Toledo Bicycle Extravaganza
Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m.
Riders will converge at the Toledo Farmers Market at 10 a.m., then ride later to Manhattan's on Adams St. for food and music.
Check out the Toledo Bicycle Extravaganza Flyer/Map
sponsored by Toledo Green Drinks

Bike Information at your Library

Look for displays about bicycling at your Toledo-Lucas County Public Library or ask your librarian.

Bike Information on the Web
www.bicyclinginfo.org
www.railstotrails.org

www.dot.state.oh.us/bike

www. ohio bike.org

www.bikeleague.org

Toledo Area Bike Clubs
Toledo Area Bicyclists: www.toledoareabicyclists.com

Maumee Valley Alternative Transportation
Alliance:
rzipperer@ymcatoledo.org


Maumee Valley Wheelmen: www.freewheel.com/mvw

Team Toledo Triathlon Club: www.teamtoledo.com

Plus 5 Bike Club: www.thebikeworks.com

Hostelling International: www. HIToledo.org

-Organize A Bike Ride [PDF]
-Bike Day Toledo Locations [PDF]
-Bike Week Activities [PDF]

2009 Partners and Participants
TMACOG
Get Fit Toledo
City of Bowling Green
City of Fostoria
City of Holland
City of Oregon
City of Toledo
Lucas County

Metroparks of the Toledo Area
ODOT District Two

 

Owens Corning
Safe Kids Coalition
TARTA
The Academy of Medicine of Toledo and Lucas County Alliance
Toledo Boys and Girls Clubs
Toledo Green Drinks
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
WTVG TV Channel 13


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