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2011 Events
Have fun, save money, and get fit! Join us for these great "car-lite" events.
Bike to the Dragons
Sunday, May 22 (2 p.m. game)
Sunday, June 19 (2 p.m. game)
Sunday, July 10 (4 p.m. game)
Sunday, August 28 (4 p.m. game)
Hop on your bike with the family and head downtown to watch one of the most exciting sporting events in the region. The first 40 cyclists for each event to register on the Dragon’s Website and “Bike to the Dragons Game” will win a prize pack that includes custom Dragons cycling socks, water bottle, a reflective bag and more. Valet Bike Parking will be available for those who Bike to the Dragons. Bicycles must be claimed no later than 30 minutes after the last pitch. Lawn seats are available for those who bike to the game, courtesy f the Drive Less, Live More campaign.
Find a route to the Dragons from anywhere. Just type in your address and the Dayton Dragons address of Fifth Third Field Dayton OH.
Bike to Work Day
Drive Less Live More is sponsoring Bike to Work Days all across the Miami Valley. If you are interested in hosting a Bike to Work Day at your place of work contact tom.helbig@metroparks.org
Bike to Work Day Events are happening at the following locations
City of Miamisburg
Tuesday, May 17
RiverScape MetroPark
Friday, May 20
LexisNexis
May 16-20
Miami Valley Research Park
Friday, May 27
Miami Valley Cycling Summit
"Cycling Sells Cities"
Friday, May 20, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kroc Center, 1000 Keowee Street, Dayton
Dump the Pump
Thursday, June 16, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Courthouse Square(Downtown Dayton)
Learn more about alternative transportation options. Say “no” to high gasoline prices and help the environment. You can make a difference by riding RTA. Join us along with our partner organizations from Drive Less Live More at Courthouse Square in downtown Dayton for this fun event.
River Ride
Saturday, July 9, City of Miamisburg
Saturday, July 30, City of Dayton
Mark your calendar for Saturdays, July 9 and 30! This year Drive Less, Live More will feature two River Rides -- one in Miamisburg and one in Dayton. Get the details.
Other items of interest:
Interactive Web-based Recreation Trail Map
Check out all the sites and amenities along the Great Miami River Recreation Trail on this web-based recreation map. Find places to visit, restaurants, restrooms and more.
Miami Valley Recreation Trail Map
The Miami Valley offers a wonderful system of recreational trails and public amenities to residents and visitors alike. This very practical map displays more than 250 miles of trails as well as a mileage matrix for trip planning. Order a free map.
Vanpool Subsidy Program
If you commute more than 25 miles one-way, you and a group of up to 14 people may be interested in leasing a van on a monthly basis. The MVRPC Rideshare Program has vans available for groups wanting to vanpool to work and funding to pay for up to 50 percent of the lease!
City of Dayton Bike Map
The City of Dayton’s bicycling and pedestrian task force, BikeWalkDayton, have been working hard to produce a quality bicycling guide and map to the City of Dayton and surrounding neighborhood. Be on the lookout for this great resource during Bike to Work Month.
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