Even as the world stands still, CentreBike and Centre Moves are joining The League of American Bicyclists and other groups across the country to get moving while celebrating National Bike Month in May.
The Centre Region Planning Agency has partnered with State College Borough, Centre Region Parks and Recreation, Schlow Centre Region Library, Centre Moves, Penn State Transportation Services and CentreBike on several events that will be held throughout the month of May. Activities new this year include:
[Click on the links for access to the various events]
“It is great to see families and individuals out and about and being active in the Centre Region,’ Matthew Cox, CentreBike president, said. ‘We hope the community enjoys these new fun, family-friendly solo and household events.
While the third Friday in May is traditionally National Bike to Work Day, this year the League of American Bicyclists has moved the event to Sept. 22. Even so, Centre County residents can look forward to ‘Spring Bike Anywhere’ on Friday, May 15.
‘All you have to do is ride your bike to shop, to eat or for recreation anytime on May 15, 2020 and register your ride by completing the form at Engage State College,’ Cox added. ‘Everyone that registers will be entered for a chance to win a $50 Freeze Thaw Cycles gift card.”
Riders can visit Engage State College for information on how to register your ride and you can check out what is happening in the Centre Region at www.crcog.net/bikes.
In addition to normal biking safety, event organizers want to advise riders to remember the following safety precautions, especially in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Always stay at least six feet from others . This might make some trails, and paths better to use. If a public trail is crowded find another place to ride
- Visit paths and trails that are close to your home. Most travel requires you to stop along the way and may expose you to surfaces contaminated with the virus that causes COVID-19.
- Ride solo or with members under the same roof.
- Avoid gathering with others outside of your household.
- Bring hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol to use if soap and water are notavailable.
