MAYOR TOMAS REGALADO AND CONSUL GENERAL OF THE NETHERLANDS, LUCITA MOENIR ALAM, KICK OFF BIKE MIAMI DAYS 2010
-The event will feature Second Annual Orange Bike Parade-
(Miami, FL April 6, 2010)—City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado, the Consul General of the Netherlands Lucita Moenir Alam, and the Dutch community will kick off the first Bike Miami Days of 2010, Sunday, April 25th 2010, from 10:00am – 2:00pm, at Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Road, Miami, FL., 33131.
“This is a great activity for the whole family to enjoy,” said Mayor Regalado. “Cycling is a fun and green way to see all the beautiful things our city has to offer.”
The event will mark the Second Annual Orange Bike Parade, hosted by Consul Alam to commemorate the Dutch’s preferred mode of transportation for centuries and also support the City’s effort to make Miami a more bike-friendly city.
Cyclists will have the opportunity to ride freely along a designated route in Coconut Grove. Other activities will include giveaways, skateboard demos, and bike clinics.
For more information about the Orange Bike Parade, visit the Facebook page for SoBe Dutch – CG Miami.
For sponsorship opportunities, to volunteer, or learn more about Bike Miami Days, contact Collin Worth at Cworth@miamigov.com or visit www.bikemiamiblog.wordpress.com
Who: City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado and Consul General of the Netherlands Lucita Moenir Alam
What: Bike Miami Days 2010 Kick-Off–Second Annual Orange Bike Parade
When: Sunday, April 25th, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Road, Miami, FL., 33131
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“This is a great activity for the whole family to enjoy,” said Mayor Regalado. “Cycling is a fun and green way to see all the beautiful things our city has to offer.”
Less talking. More bike lanes. Thank you.