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2010 Events
Have fun, save money, win prizes and get fit! Join us for these great "car-lite" events and contests.
One Less Trip Contest
May 1 – September 30
Leave your car at home, log your trips using alternative transportation methods and you could win great prizes. Register online or call 937-277-4374.Then simply walk, bike, bus or carpool/vanpool instead of driving alone. Log your trips online or mail in the form and you’ll be entered to win monthly prizes and the grand prize – a $1,000 Visa gift card.
Bike to the Dragons
Sunday, April 18, 1– 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 2, 1– 5:30 p.m. Cancelled due to expected storms NEW DATE: Sunday, July 25
Sunday, August 22, 2 – 6:30 p.m.
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.
Find a route to the Dragons from anywhere. Just type in your address and the Dayton Dragons address of Fifth Third Field Dayton OH.
Urban Bikes @ Urban Nights
Friday, May 14
Meet at 5:30pm at the PNC 2nd Street Market
Friday, September 10
Meet at 5:30pm at the PNC 2nd Street Market
Before you head out to explore Urban Nights get a highlight of all the activities and venues from the seat of a bike. Join City of Dayton Commission Members, the City of Dayton Police Chief and other VIP guests in this fun and casual ride to promote the cyclist’s right to the road and help make Dayton are more bike friendly community.
Bike To It Concert Series
Concert times to be announced
Women in Jazz - Sunday, June 27
Blues Festival - Sunday, July 18
Reggae Festival - Sunday, September 5
Looking for a great afternoon of free music and great food downtown, but hate searching for a parking spot? The City of Dayton Department of Recreation and Youth Services will offer valet bike parking at Dave Hall Plaza as a new addition to the Drive Less Live More events in 2010. Learn more about the City’s Summer Music Series.
Find a route to the concerts from anywhere. Just type in your address and Crowne Plaza, Dayton OH.
Bike to Work Days
New for 2010, 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 andy.williamson@metroparks.org
Bike to Work Day Events are happening at the following locations. Learn more.
PNC 2nd Street Public Market
Friday, May 21 Postponed to Thursday, May 27
Corner of 2nd Street and Webster Street
6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Free breakfast and prizes at the National City Bank 2nd Street Public Market. Learn more.
LexisNexis
May 17-21
Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Wednesday, May 19
City of Troy
Friday, May 21 (tentative)
Centerville-Washington Township Parks
Friday, May 21
Research Park
Friday, May 21
Dump the Pump
Thursday, June 17, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wright Stop Plaza Transit Center (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 the Wright Stop Plaza in downtown Dayton for this fun event.
River Ride
Saturday, July 24
Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 24th! This year's River Ride is heading to Franklin and Miamisburg. Get the details.
Drive Less Live More Finale at GearFest
Friday & Saturday, October 1 & 2, 2010
Eastwood MetroPark
End the Drive Less Live More season with a ride to the greatest exposition of outdoor culture and experience at GearFest presented by Five Rivers MetroParks. The 2010 Drive Less Live More Finale will include group rides, demos, competitions and the awarding of all Drive Less Live More prizes.
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.
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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