Saturday, May 10^th 11am 

Bike Philly Volunteer Ride & Picnic

Meet at the steps of Art Museum and ride to Mt. Pleasant Mansion.

The Coalition will lead a VIP tour of the Bike Philly course ending at the beautiful Mount Pleasant. There we'll treat our volunteers to a scrumptious barbeque and private tour of the Mount Pleasant mansion (appropriate footwear required, no bike cleats inside the mansion). The winners of the Bike Philly 2007 photo contest will be announced. Like Bike Philly, this will be a family-friendly event and all are welcome. Please RSVP or direct questions to beth@bicyclecoalition.org.

Monday, May 12^th 10am

The week begins with the take over of two on-street car parking spaces in Center City and University City to accommodate bicycle parking. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia will address the state of bicycle parking in Philadelphia at a press conference at 10:00 a.m. at 16^th and Chestnut Street. 

Tuesday, May 13^th

The Fourth Annual Commuter Race betweena bicyclist, a car driver and a transit rider. The race will test the theory that a bicyclist who commutes four miles or less in Philadelphia will generally arrive before, or within a few minutes of, other commuters during rush hour.

Wednesday, May 14^th 7pm

Join us for a special screening of classic cycling film Breaking Away. This family-friendly movie begins at 7:00 p.m., and a $5.00 suggested donation includes soda provided by Olde Philadelphia Soda and popcorn. Complimentary valet bike parking will be provided by Neighborhood Bike Works. 

International House 3701 Chestnut Street. An RSVP is appreciated to 215.BICYCLE, ext.4. or email beth@bicyclecoalition.org.

Thursday, May 15^th 6pm

Skip the traffic and parking fees and bike to Citizens Bank Park. Meet at City Hall at 6pm for a group ride to the ballpark and watch the Phillies challenge the Braves (game time 7:05pm). Complimentary valet bike parking will be provided by Neighborhood Bike Works. Tickets ($25 each) for Bike to the Ballpark Night are limited and must be reserved in advance.  Please call 215.BICYCLE, ext.4. or email beth@bicyclecoalition.org.

Friday, May 16^th 8:30am

Bike to Work Week is anchored by National Bike to Work Day on Friday. Philadelphia's Mayor Nutter will lead by example and commute to City Hall by bicycle. Citizens are invitedto ride with Mayor Nutter from the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art at 8:30 a.m. The ride ends at a reception at Temple University's Broad Street Plaza (across from City Hall) for complimentary coffee, tea and bagels provided by Express Breakfast & Lunch and South Street Bagel Company.

The bridge walkway will be open until 8pm throughout the week, and open until 10pm on Tuesday and Wednesday for the RiverSharks games.