DEMOCRAT, REPUBLICAN CONGRESS MEMBERS ANNOUNCE “BIKE-PARTISAN” CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT BIKE-SHARING AT CONVENTIONS
Representatives Pedal Bike-Sharing Challenge to Delegates and Convention-Goers: 10,000 Rides and 25,000 Miles!
Come See the Representatives Take Spins on Tandem Bikes!
WHO: - Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR)
- Rep. James Oberstar (D-MN)
- Rep. Thomas Petri (R-WI)
- Rep. Zach Wamp (R-TN)
WHAT: The Congressmen will host a news conference to announce a “bike-partisan” challenge at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions as part of a new bike sharing program.
Humana Inc. and the not-for-profit Bikes Belong are bringing 1,000 free bikes to the political conventions as part of Freewheelin, a bike sharing initiative whereby bikes and bike stations are set up throughout the city for people to use for short trips. Bike sharing is a good for the body, the environment and the wallet.
As part of Freewheelin, the Congressmen are challenging delegates and all convention-goers to get on a bike and, collectively, participate in 10,000 bicycle rides and tally up 25,000 miles.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 30, 2008
10:00 a.m.
WHERE: U.S. Capitol (West Lawn)
WHY:
Amassing 25,000 miles of cycling would burn
more than one million calories and significantly reduce the carbon footprint in
Denver and
Minneapolis-Saint Paul. The challenge will also play a vital role in
helping alleviate traffic congestion and transportation costs for the duration
of the conventions.
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