San Diego County Bicycle Coalition: Bike Local Sundays

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Cars Take a Backseat to Bikes on Fourth Bike Local Sunday

San Diego County Bicycle Coalition and Golden Hill Embrace Cycling on July 21

Golden Hill is the place to be on Sunday, July 21. The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition (SDCBC), an organization advocating for and protecting the rights of all people who ride bicycles, announces its fourth Bike Local Sunday in Golden Hill. In conjunction with CicloSDias Mini in Golden Hill Park, Bike Local Sunday drives local businesses with a day of bicycling fun in San Diego neighborhoods. A casual organized ride highlights the day.

SDCBC established this monthly event to encourage any and everyone to hop on their bicycles with friends and family and support local economies in the spirit of healthy fun and liveable communities.

“We wanted to turn the focus from cars to being on two feet and two wheels in our communities. And we’ve seen outstanding response,” says Andy Hanshaw, executive director of the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition. “Everyone from everyday bicycle commuters to families with young ones on tricycles come to these Bike Local Sundays.”

Golden Hill welcomes cyclists all day, and a group ride will kick the morning off (ride location TBA). The neighborhood tour will wind through the most prized areas of Golden Hill, tour CicloSDias Mini in Golden Hill Park and stop at several local businesses along the way.

In partnership with the San Diego Business Improvement District Council and the Golden Hill Business District, local companies are expected to offer specials and wheel-deals on Sunday for those who bike.

The Bike Local Sunday schedule is:

· July 21 –Golden Hill in conjunction with Golden Hill Mini-CicloSDias

· August 18, 2013 – San Diego CicloSDias

· August 25, 2013 - Bike the Bay

· Sept 22 – Pacific Beach

· October 20 – Ocean Beach

Business partners and special offers for Bike Local Sunday events will be released as dates get closer.

For more information on Bike Local Sundays, visit www.bikelocal.com. Also visit www.sdcbc.org for more information on other local cycling events in San Diego County.

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY BICYCLE COALITION: (SDCBC) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for and protects the rights of all people who ride bicycles. They promote bicycling as a mainstream, safe and enjoyable form of transportation and recreation. For more information, go to www.sdcbc.org.

SAN DIEGO BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT COUNCIL: A 501 (c 6) organization. The Council is an association of San Diego’s Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) whose mission is to assist in the development and dissemination of information, resources, and expertise to its member BIDs, and to improve the physical, social, and economic environments of San Diego’s small businesses. www.bidcouncil.org

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

South Park Businesses Next on Bike Local Sunday Tour

Ride South Park, head to CicloSDias Mini in Balboa Park on May 19th

SDCBC just announced South Park as the next Bike Local Sunday event, in conjunction with the City’s first CicloSDias Mini in Balboa Park. The Bicycle Coalition encourages folks to ride bikes to local businesses and support neighborhood economies.

Bike Local Sundays rolls into South Park on May 19, with free bike valet parking and 15 percent discounts at Alchemy restaurant and Progress boutique for those who ride bikes.

“Our next stop on the Bike Local Sundays tour is special because it coincides with the City’s first CicloSDias Mini in Balboa Park,” said Andy Hanshaw, executive director of the County Bicycle Coalition. “South Park’s bike friendly businesses welcome everyday cyclists and their families to ride into the neighborhood then head over to Marston Point in Balboa Park for CicloSDias Mini.”

In partnership with the San Diego Business Improvement District Council, Bike Local Sundays are for everyone to enjoy, whether their style is spandex and clip-in shoes, board shorts and flip flops or skinny jeans and heels, the events are for all to participate in everyday cycling in San Diego.

Participating in Bike Local Sundays could even translate into discounts with local businesses and vendors.

“South Park’s Alchemy restaurant and Progress boutique are kind enough to offer 15% off purchases to community members participating in Bike Local Sunday on May 19,” said Tiffany Bromfield, CEO of the Business Improvement District Council. “We’re excited these bike friendly businesses are showing their support for everyday cycling in San Diego.”

Marsha Smelkinson of the South Park Business Group added that the participating businesses are pleased that bicyclists are actively supporting their local neighborhood economies.

"The businesses of South Park are happy to host Bike Local Sunday on May 19,” said Smelkinson. “In addition to the Alchemy and Progress discounts, cyclists can expect a warm welcome along with specials and discounts at many other shops and eateries in our neighborhood."

Bike Local Sundays started with a goal to get more people riding bikes to support business in San Diego. Trends show that more people riding bikes versus driving improves community health, air quality and traffic congestion, as well as boosts business by relieving residents of the costs of owning and operating a vehicle, transferring those savings to the local economy.

CicloSDias Mini in Balboa Park will open the streets near Marston Point for pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy a walk or ride car-free. CicloSDias Minis are scheduled with Bike Local Sundays in May, June and July, ahead of CicloSDias on August 11.

Visit the Bike Local Sunday South Park map for information on a route from South Park to CicloSDia Mini. http://goo.gl/maps/Beu2D

The Bike Local Sundays schedule is:

· May 19, 2013 - South Park in conjunction with the Balboa Park Mini-CicloSDias

· June 16, 2013 - Mission Hills in conjunction with Presidio Park Mini-CicloSDias