NBG National Mayors Ride Aug 2003 San Francisco

NBG National Mayors Ride Aug. 2003: San Francisco, CA Mayor Willie Brown with Martin Krieg, Jim Muellner, and Jim Wetherell

What is the Mayors’ Ride? Starting from big cities in all four corners of the US, with the blessings of the mayors in each of these municipalities, relay teams of National Bicycle Greenway (NBG) cyclists, as they move across America, will collect support from the leaders of 33 other large population centers. As these bicycle adventurers pass through supporting NBG Day cities they will receive proclamations in ceremonies ranging from fifteen minute certificate presentations to media extravaganzas that have included police escorts, newspaper, TV and radio interviews and hordes of photographers. Some have also seen displays and public speaking that celebrate advancements in the local two wheel way of life. To insure that these events will make for unforgettable celebrations, the National Bicycle Greenway has made available an easy to follow checklist for event planning. All this energy will converge on Chicago, IL on July 30 for the 3 rd Annual NBG Bike Fest.

2003 Mayors’ Ride Ceremonies Pittsburgh, PA Mayor Tom Murphy with Gilmore and Dave Rabinowitz Columbus, OH celebration Berkeley, CA Mayor Tom Bates, Councilman Kriss Worthington with NBG cyclists

2004 Mayors’ Ride Cities Departure Dates Fri - May 14 Seattle, WA Mon - May 17 Portland, OR Fri- May 21 Eugene, OR Thu - May 27 Miami, FL Fri- May 28 Arcata, CA Tue - June 1 Chico, CA Tue - June 1 Los Angeles, CA Tue - June 1 Tampa, FL Wed - June 2 Sacramento, CA Thu - June 3 Santa Barbara, CA Fri - June 4 San Luis Obispo, CA Mon - June 7 Napa, CA Mon - June 7 Monterey, CA Tue - June 8 Santa Cruz, CA Wed - June 9 San Jose, CA Wed - June 10 Berkeley, CA Thu - June 10 Oakland, CA Fri - June 11 San Francisco, CA Mon - June 14 Davis, CA Thu - June 17 Reno, NV Mon - June 21 Boston, MA Fri - June 25 New York City, NY Mon - June 28 Salt Lake City, UT Mon - June 28 Philadelphia, PA Thu - July 1 Baltimore, MD Fri - July 2 Washington, DC Fri - July 2 Steamboat, CO Fri - July 2 Houston, TX Wed - July 7 Longmont, CO Wed - July 7 Boulder, CO Fri - July 9 Pittsburgh, PA Wed - July 14 Columbus, OH Thu - July 15 St. Paul, MN Mon - July 19 Omaha, NE Fri - July 23 Indianapolis, IN Fri - July 23 Des Moines, IA Wed - July 28 Madison, WI Arriving in Chicago, IL on Fri - July 30

We have collected 35 of these. This was our first!

Why Mayors’ Rides By underscoring the fun of cycling before local decision makers all across America, we are reminding them that the bicycle can help to solve many of the woes that automobile-oriented planning has brought upon us. As our riders use their Pocket Mailers daily to chronicle the conditions of the roads they travel on, to reach these celebrations, a real face is given to the cyclists in each of these areas. The efforts of those bicycle activists working to make two-wheel transit safer, and thereby more attractive for everyone in these areas, will also be showcased.

Our relay cyclists send their reports from the road back home with the handheld Pocket Mailer device.

To get yourself or your city involved visit National. Bicycle. Greenway. com