Bike Miami Days in the News

Read The Miami Herald story about Bike Miami Days:

"Event turns Coconut Grove's streets into bicyclists' haven"

Reminder: Bike Miami Days this Sunday in the Grove!

Hi Friends, this is a reminder to please join me for Miami’s Biggest Free Street Party in Coconut Grove TOMORROW Sunday, April 26th. From 9:00 to 2:00pm!

Explore your city in a new way – walking, cycling, skating the streets of Coconut Grove from City Hall to CocoWalk to the Barnacle Historical Park and everywhere in between.

A rally to kick off the festivities will take place at 10:30 am, Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Rd., Coconut Grove. Special guest actress Gabreille Anwar of the hit series Burn Notice will also join in the fun.

Family-Friendly * No Bike Required

NO START or END, JUST OPEN STREET -ALL FREE!

Hands On Miami Volunteer Fair * Bike Clinics Live Music * Green Art & DemosKid’s Corner * Orange Parade Buddy Bike Rentals and so much more!

Visit www.Bike-Miami.com for all the details!

Bike Miami Days Returns This Saturday February 21!

Join me tomorrow, February 21, for Bike Miami Days, this time in conjunction with Flagler Fest, on Saturday February 21, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. I will be holding a rally with city leaders and participants of Flagler Fest and Bike Miami Days at 10:30 am, at Lummus Landing, to promote bike and pedestrian-friendly streets.

Bike Miami Days is a great event to provide cyclists, skaters and walkers with an easy and fun way to explore the city. The event closes major thoroughfares of Downtown, Miami, so that bikers, skaters, and pedestrians can travel freely and safely. The first three Bike Miami Days have brought thousands of people to the heart of the city. This time we are joining with Flagler Fest, which will include an antique and historical festival in the heart of Downtown that features vintage automobiles on display for the Downtown Classic Car Show, historical tours of Flagler Street, and an Arts /Crafts & Collectibles market. The festival will be located on Flagler Street, from Biscayne Blvd. to the Miami-Dade Courthouse.

For a full list of activities, street closures, and the complete map for the event, please log on to www.bike-miami.com

- Manny

Bike Miami Days 2009 Launching Sunday, January 18th

I am happy to announce the Bike Miami Days continues to be a successful, free & family community event here in the City of Miami. I am dedicated to making sure that the City of Miami hosts this event every month - our next Bike Miami Day will take place Sunday, January 18th in Downtown Miami. The street closures will extend down West Flagler Street, opening up access to bicyclists and pedestrians to the Cultural Center, the Miami River Greenway and Lummus Park. The schedule of free events will be posted soon at Bike-Miami.com, but I can tell you now that there will be a Riverfront Rally, tours of the City of Miami Police Stables, and bicycle rentals, all new to Bike Miami Days.

Thank you to everyone who supports this initiative to promote cycling, livable streets and Miami's growing urban community. Save the date!

-Manny

A Second Sunday for Biking, Walking, Skating & Exploring the City in a New Way

photo: Jorge Perez, City of Miami

Sunday was another a success for Bike Miami Days. I had a great time riding around Bayfront Park and Downtown Miami, visiting local shops and meeting local families along the way. I had a great time and got to try riding a Trikke and saw lots of interesting bikes and skates, segways and skateboards, too.

I would like to thank City Year volunteers for 'Bringing Books Alive', their program to promote reading for kids at Bayfront Park. The Downtown Miami Partnership and the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts hosted the top entries from the DAWNTOWN International Architectural Ideas Competition. Kirk Jewelers gave out free water to everyone who passed their shop on Flagler Street. Sun Cycling came out to Mary Brickell Village and offered a free bike clinic with helmet fittings and lots of holiday cheer, too. The Everglades Bicycle Club collected toys for children in need across Greater Miami, and the Green Mobility Network was back, valeting bicycles and sharing information about bike safety. Bike Miami Days is truly a community effort, and I could go on and on thanking everyone who make it happen. Last but not least, we could not do this without the support of the City of Miami Police and Parks & Recreation Departments, as well as Public Works, Solid Waste, GSA and Communications.

It was a great day. I look forward to announcing the date of the next Bike Miami Day soon.

- Manny