T.A. to Kick Off Bike Month With Wednesday 9th Avenue Ride

logo_2008.jpgTransportation Alternatives will officially kick off Bike Month tomorrow with a morning ride down the 9th Avenue cycle track. The ride will start at 9th and 23rd Street, and will end at the 14th Street pedestrian plaza, where there will be a press conference to highlight Bike Month events. Word is DOT Commish Janette Sadik-Khan will be on hand.

The ride starts at 8:30.

For more info visit T.A.’s Bike Month web site.

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