Since 1997, the Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study, through its Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee, has commemorated May as National Bike Month by organizing a program entitled, Walk 'N' Roll. Walk 'N' Roll 2004 is a week-long celebration of bicycling, walking, and in-line skating as safe, environmentally friendly, and healthy alternatives to motor vehicles.

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

A calendar has been produced listing opportunities for biking and walking related activities. The calendar is available on the BMTS website at www.bmtsonline.org or by contacting Scott Reigle at 607.778.2443 or sreigle@co.broome.ny.us.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

"REDISCOVERING THE JOYS OF BICYCLING"

Thursday, May 20, 2004
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Johnson City High School - Large Cafeteria.
666 Reynolds Rd., Johnson City

The public is invited to attend this FREE presentation.

Come and hear Lois Chaplin, Bicycle Safety Specialist at Cornell University.

• Get back into bicycling.
• Remember the joys when you were a kid.
• Learn how to get over the intimidation.
• Get back into a healthful activity.

BRING YOUR BIKES!

8:00 - 9:00 PM
Bike Fitting & Inspection Clinic
Local bike shops will conduct a bike fitting and inspection clinic following the presentation.

Bike Helmet Fitting
Representatives from the Broome County Health Department will be on hand to provide instruction about proper helmet fitting.

BMTS encourages people in the community to take advantage of the opportunities provided by Walk 'N' Roll 2004.

For more information, contact Scott Reigle at 607.778.2443 or sreigle@co.broome.ny.us.

Posted: 5/12/2004 12:00 am