You are invited to the Arlington Fun Ride on Saturday, October 6. The fun starts at 8 am at Phoenix Bikes in Barcroft Park (4200 S. 4 Mile Run Drive, Arlington 22206) with a 17 mile loop around Arlington on trails. Starting at 10 am, there will be a family bike Show & Tell, a bike rodeo for younger riders and a special short trail ride for children and families. Both rides are casual and family-friendly events with no racing or competition. Rest stops in Ballston, Crystal City and Rosslyn will provide bike mechanics, nutritious snacks, beverages and give-aways. A celebration at Barcroft Park will follow the ride, including music, a raffle and dance exercise. Some lucky child will win a custom bike refurbished to their order from Phoenix Bikes!
Supporters include Arlington County, Arlington Public Schools, Phoenix Bikes, bike advocacy organizations, local bike shops, businesses and other community partners. Registration includes a performance t-shirt for the first 200 to sign up at www.arlingtonfunride.org.
Thanks!
If anyone wants to help marshal, let me know. We have openings for marshals for the full ride (be there at 7:45!) and for the kids ride (sleep in, you lazy people - be there at 10a).
Posted by: MB | October 04, 2012 at 12:01 AM
Mark, I shot you an email Tuesday, but not 100% sure I had the right address. I can marshal the full ride if you are still looking for help. Just let me know if I need to do anything, other than show up at 745.
Posted by: steve | October 04, 2012 at 07:16 AM
Just dropped an email to all volunteers that I'm aware of. If you didn't get one, and still want to help, let me know.
Posted by: MB | October 04, 2012 at 09:12 AM
I bet Oct. 6th is the single busiest cycling day in the mid-Atlantic. I can think of probably a half-dozen large events off the top of my head. If I wasn't already doing the Tour of Richmond, I'd volunteer to help with the Arlington ride...so many rides, so little time!
Posted by: MM | October 04, 2012 at 10:22 AM