Chandler, Arizona Celebrates April as Valley Bike Month
April is Valley Bike Month and Chandler, Arizona is urging residents to get out and enjoy the beautiful spring weather with a family bike ride. Throughout the Valley there are a variety of events to urge Arizonans to get fit and enjoy the outdoors while practicing bicycle safety.
On Saturday, April 17, 2010, Chandler residents are invited to participate in the City of Chandler Family Bike Ride which “celebrates bicycling for recreation and as a way to replace automobile trips for commuting to work and other short trips.” This FREE 6.4-mile family fun ride includes bike safety information, helmet fittings, giveaways, and an appearance by Radio Disney. The first 100 who pre-register will receive free t-shirts.
Registration for the City of Chandler Family Bike Ride begins at 9 a.m. at Chandler’s Park & Ride lot located on the west side of Tumbleweed Park near the southwest corner of Germann and Hamilton streets in Chandler, Arizona. The bike ride begins at 10 a.m. and will proceed through Tumbleweed Park to the Paseo Trail. All riders must wear helmets.
April 17 is a Day of Fun and Fitness in Chandler, Arizona, and Chandler residents are also invited to participate in the 3rd Annual ICAN Family Fun Run. The 3rd Annual ICAN Family Fun Run will begin prior to the Chandler Family Bike Ride at 8:30 a.m. with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. the same day. The two-mile run/walk will raise money for ICAN, a Chandler nonprofit out-of-school-time program helping youth at risk.
Children will enjoy a scavenger hunt along the trail to locate a variety of animals and other items. The 3rd Annual ICAN Family Fun Run begins and ends at Tumbleweed Park beneath the McDowell Mountain Pavilion (745 E. Germann Road, Chandler, Arizona). This is a FREE event for children ages 12 and younger. The race registration fee is $10 per person before April 15, or $15 on the day of the race. All paid participants will receive a T-shirt, certificate of completion and goodie bag.
All Phoenix Valley residents are invited to participate in the annual Great Bike Chase, on April 25, 2010. The Great Bike Chase takes friends and family on a 4.3- mile fun ride through downtown Phoenix to see the Arizona Diamondbacks play at Chase Field.
Before the Arizona Diamondbacks game, participants in the Great Bike Chase can enjoy entertainment, free bike safety checks, prize drawings, face painting and a “Bike Safety Rodeo”. The first 50 Bike Rodeo participants receive a free bike helmet. There will also be special prizes for those who complete the rodeo course. Participants interested in the ride only can register for $10. Those interested in both the ride and game can register early for $20 or pay $30 for both the ride and game the day of the event.
Spring is a truly beautiful time of year in Arizona with sunny, balmy weather and an explosion of color from flowers in full bloom. The Valley Bike Month is an excellent way to spend time with your family outdoors, stay fit, and support your community all at the same time. The City of Chandler has partnered with the greater metro area as well as planning events in the Chandler homes for sale community to provide a wide variety of opportunities to enjoy a bike ride and practice bike safety. We do our best to provide readers with up-to-date information on Chandler issues and events. If you’ve participated in these events in the past or will be participating in any of the April events this year let us know by leaving a comment below.
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