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Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks - Bicycle Advocacy for Northwest Arkansas

2012 Bicycle Commuter Challenge

Sunday, 13 May 2012 00:00
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web_bannerThe 2012 Bicycle Commuter Challenge is May 13-19.

Get ready to pedal it out, NWA!

How would you like to Win a basket of organic fruit from Old Soul Organics, or a hot Eureka Pizza delivered to your office? Follow that with dessert from Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt How about bicycling merchandise from Lewis & Clark Outfitters or Phat Tire Bike Shop, Goody bags from the U of A Recreation, or fresh Arsaga's coffee?

Just ride your bike to work, enter and WIN.

REPORT YOUR COMMUTES DAILY HERE!

Any place of work in Washington and Benton County can compete.  It's free to enter.  There are two ways to win.

CLICK HERE for FULL STORY

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Last Updated on Monday, 14 May 2012 06:44
 

Bicycles and Baseball, Saturday, June 24th, 2012!

Wednesday, 09 May 2012 13:44
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The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will host Bicycle Night at Arvest Ballpark during game 3 of a 4 game series against the Arkansas Travelers Saturday, June 24th at 6pm.
$3 of every ticket sold will benefit Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks dedicated to making NWA a more bicycle friendly community.  If over 200 tickets are sold, $4 of every ticket sold will benefit the BCO.
Special haps during Bicycle Night at Arvest Ballpark:
- All kids 12 and under will get a free voucher for a hot dog, chips & soda when they enter the ballpark.             
- Kids will get to run the bases after the game.
- PLEASE BRING YOUR BICYCLES!
Fans will be able to bicycle around the 360-degree concourse at the stadium following the game.
Tickets will be available to be picked up at the Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks table outside the box office 30 minutes before the game.  In case of rain cancellation, tickets will be exchangeable for another game.

So Roll on over and enjoy two American pastimes, Bicycles AND Baseball

on June 24th as the Naturals take on the Trav's!

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Bike to School Day MAY 9

Wednesday, 02 May 2012 13:38
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If you need any extra reason to try bicycling to school, this is it.

National Bike to School Day, May 9th!  Special Group Rides for Bentonville, see full story.

You can even win bicycle racks for your school!  (READ FULL STORY)

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 May 2012 15:26
 

Bike Benefits from Regional Businesses

Wednesday, 01 February 2012 00:00
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Get your sticker at a participating establishment, and start racking up the discounts.
Discounts, set by merchants, are generally equivalent to 10% off!
You can bicycle and save $ at Arsaga's,  Fiddlehead Fern Therapeutics, Newmarket Naturals, Nightbird Books, Ozarks Natural Foods, Greenhouse Grille, Petra Cafe, Phat Tire Bike Shop, Terra Tots and more.

We'll be adding more and more businesses to our charter list each week.

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Last Updated on Monday, 16 April 2012 10:56
 

BikeEDSchedule

Friday, 25 November 2011 11:30
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SmilingNo prior bicycling experience required.  Dress code casual.
You can help open the doors of responsible cycling for a child!
Schedule may change in case of rain or snow.

Bike ED will be at Happy Hollow (2175 East Peppervine Drive, Fayetteville 72704) in May and June
For latest information, contact Serina Schleisman at:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

May 18  Friday
8:15-9:15  3rd Grade  Walking Drill  (double-sized class)
9:15-10:15 4th Grade  Walking Drill  (double-sized class)
10:15-11:15 5th Grade Helmet Fit & Bike Maintenance

May 21  Monday
8:15-9:15  3rd Grade  Helmet Fit & Bike Maintenance  (double-sized class)
9:15-10:15 4th Grade  Helmet Fit & Bike Maintenance

full schedule

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 13:00
 

Newsletter!

Wednesday, 05 October 2011 00:00
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Click here for the Spring 2012 Newsletter
(Archives HERE)
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Last Updated on Sunday, 22 April 2012 22:07
 

Bike ED at Public Schools

Tuesday, 01 March 2011 00:00
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Bike ED teaches 3rd through 5th grade students how to drive a bicycle responsibly.  The program began in the Fall of 2010. The documentary film of this first pilot year is on-line:  Bike ED:  Kids On Wheels

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 04 April 2012 10:17
 
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