September 2010 marks the Fifth Anniversary of Pednet's
No Car, Low Car & Whoa! Car Challenge.
The purpose of the No Car, Low Car & Whoa! Car Challenge is to encourage people to rethink their use of cars. With a little planning and a healthy sense of adventure, it IS possible to live low car in America. Challenge participants will improve their health, save money and help the environment.
How low can YOU go?
No Car - No car means, no cars. These folks can not ride in or drive a car for the entire month. Active and public transportation are the only acceptable means.
Low Car - Low Car participants get one car weekend during the month.
Whoa! Car - Whoa! Car participants can ride in or drive a car one day per week.
Business Traveler - Car travel necessitated by work is allowed, but all personal travel must be done using active or public transportation.
How can I start preparing?
- Choose your participation level and main means of transportation.
-If you are going to be cycling, take a bike class or workshop.
Confident City Cycling, 08/21, 9am-6pm
Bike Skills 101, 08/23, 6-9pm
Tips to Keep You Going by Bike, 08/24, 6:30pm.
-Get your bike tuned up.
-Get out your favorite walking shoes.
-Start cycling or walking to run errands, visit friends, and go to work or school.
-Explore alternate routes to your most common destinations.
-Think about obstacles you may encounter and ways to over come them.
-Check out Columbia's new expanded City Bus services.
-Participate in Columbia's first ever Cycle Chic Sundays ride, 08/29, 4-6pm.
See websites below for information on classes, rides and workshops.
Sounds fun! What's in it for me?
-A sense of satisfaction for taking on and overcoming a challenge.
-Cool perks and prizes from awesome local sponsors including, but not limited to: Cafe Berlin, Cyclextreme, Flatbranch Pub and Brewing, Klunk Cycles, Makes Scents, and Walt's Bike Shop.
-Share your car free experiences in the world famous No Car, Low Car & Whoa! Car Challenge Blog.
-The chance to win fabulous prizes.
-Freebies and perks all month long from our local sponsors
-PLUS free bus fare for the whole month!
-Group rides and events to celebrate low car living.
I'm in! How do I sign up?
You can sign up at www.pednet.org or by emailing your name and participation level to gina@pednet.org
Helpful websites
Confident City Cycling: www.pednet.org/confident-city-cycling.asp
Bike Skills 101: www.pednet.org/bike-skills-101
Tips to Keep You Going by Bike: www.getaboutcolumbia.com Click on "Calendar"
Cycle Chic Sunday Columbia: www.getaboutcolumbia.com Click on "Calendar"
Cycle Chic Sundays: www.cyclechicsundays.com
Where cycle chic began: www.copenhagencyclechic.com
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