ING DIRECT Chicago Café to Host Bike to Work Week Events
I received an email this past week asking if I’d like to write a post about ING DIRECT’s Bike to Work Week Events next week in Chicago. I’m not sure how many Chicago readers I have but perhaps I have a few. I’ll tweet this as well so hopefully it’ll see a bigger audience of Windy City folks.
Chicagoans looking to take the smart route towards improving their physical and financial health can start by celebrating Bike to Work Week with ING DIRECT’S Café Associates in Chicago from June 15- 19.
All week, the ING DIRECT Café will support cyclists and savings by providing a bike service station, savvy savings tips and free coffee at the Polonia Triangle at Milwaukee Avenue. Riders participating in the Bike to Work Week challenge can stop by the station between 6:30 a.m. and 10: 00 a.m. CT. For more information, visit ingdirect.com/seminars.
WHEN: June 15 – 19, 2009
WHERE: Bike Service Station
Polonia Triangle at Milwaukee Avenue
ING DIRECT Café
21 East Chestnut Street
Chicago, IL 60611
The café is located between N. Wabash Ave. and N. State St.
MEDIA/PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: Visuals of the Chicago Café associates giving tune ups and savings tips to Chicago’s loyal bike commuters.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Kendall Roy, 302-255-3619, kroy@ingdirect.com
About ING DIRECT
ING DIRECT, the nation’s largest direct bank and now the largest thrift, is dedicated to inspiring Americans to become a nation of savers. Since its inception in 2000, more than 7.5 million Americans have entrusted their savings with ING DIRECT, building the bank to $82.4 billion in assets. For more information on ING DIRECT, or to learn more about the bank’s high-value products, including the Orange Savings Account and the Orange Mortgage, visit ingdirect.com or call 1-800-ING DIRECT. For information about ING DIRECT’s financial education website visit orangekids.com. Read More
Dallas Cyclists – get your bike ready for Bike To Work Week
Dart Bike To Work Week
Bike to Work Week – May 11 – 15 – is coming up fast! Are you and your bike ready? Do you know how to use the bike racks on DART buses and trains?
“Get Ready to Safely Bike to Work Week”
Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. – Noon
White Rock Lake – Winfrey Point
FREE
* bike minor tune-ups – proper fitting, air, and brake adjustments – from local bicycle shops
* T-shirts, headbands and wrist straps
* water and other refreshments
* demonstrations of how to load and unload your bike on the new DART bus bike racks, etc.
If I were going to be in town this weekend I’d probably time my Saturday ride to be able to check this out.
Is your city doing anything for National Bike Month or Bike to Work Week? Tell us about it in the comments.
Did You Know That May is National Bike Month?
Not only is May National Bike Month but May 12-16 (this week) is designated as Bike-To-Work Week and Friday, May 16th, is designated as Bike-To-Work Day by the League of American Bicyclists. Did you know that? I didn’t until just recently. I’m surprised I hadn’t seen or heard anything about it. Not only have I not heard much about either of these two events on the Internet but I’ve heard absolutely zero about them in my hometown. I find that amazing. These types of events won’t gain popularity unless the word is spread.
A quick check of the Internet has yielded zero events in my hometown for National Bike Month, Bike-To-Work Week, or Bike-To-Work Day. That totally blows me away. I believe I may have a mission for next year.
Is your city putting on any official events related to National Bike Month? If so, please tell us about it by leaving a comment below.
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