City of Columbus

Mayor's Twilight Ride Highlights Active City -- 7.10.2014

COLUMBUS PUBLIC HEALTH -- Media Advisory 
THURSDAY, JULY 10

Contact:               Jose Rodriguez  (614) 645-6928   [email protected]
                            Barb Seckler       (614) 419-7716   [email protected]

MAYOR’S TWILIGHT RIDE HIGHLIGHTS CITY’S ACTIVE, VIBRANT, BIKE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY

WHAT:
Mayor Coleman’s Twilight Ride welcomes hundreds of riders on a unique tour through our vibrant downtown to scenic neighborhoods with views of parks, landmarks, and other city gems. The 15-mile recreational ride highlights our bike-friendly city, while teams of riders compete for prizes. 

WHEN:
Friday, July 11, 2014        
6:30 pm                

WHO: 
Mayor Michael B. Coleman, Police Chief Kim Jacobs, Health Commissioner Dr. Teresa C. Long, other community leaders. 

WHERE:
The Rich Street Bridge at Washington Blvd.
Free bike parking on the bridge and free car parking on grass lot, Belle St., COSI.

MORE INFO:      
Hundreds of riders will join this unique tour through our vibrant downtown to scenic neighborhoods with views of parks, landmarks, and other city gems. The 15-mile recreational ride highlights our bike-friendly city, while teams of riders compete for prizes. All proceeds benefit Columbus Public Health’s Kids Cycle Columbus initiative, a program where kids learn safety and riding skills and earn their own bicycle. 

NEW IN 2014:    
A north-south route including a ride around Ohio Stadium; Celebrate CoGo Bike Share’s First Anniversary and enjoy entertainment at the Rhythm on the River concert at Bicentennial Park after the ride; 2014 partners include Donato’s and Lucky’s Market. 

For more information www.publichealth.columbus.gov. 

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