City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 2, 2014

CONTACT: Tammy Miller, 874-7465, [email protected]create new email or Janet Godon, 441-5495, [email protected]create new email

Getabout Columbia Offers Free All Weather Cycling Seminar

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Winter cycling may be challenging, but after learning the basics, scraping a snow-covered windshield will no longer be a part of your daily routine.  In an ongoing effort to encourage local residents to consider using bicycles as a mode of transportation, GetAbout Columbia is offering a series of free cycling seminars to help Columbians become confident year-round, two-wheeled commuters.  The first of five, free seminars is All Weather Cycling scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7 at the Armory Sports Center, 701 E. Ash.  

                                                                                                                 

Workshop discussion will include practical tips on the following:  weather related apparel and gear, bike handling skills on snowy surfaces, and winter bike maintenance and route planning.    Discussion will be led by Gina Overshiner, League of American Bicyclists certified instructor and all weather cyclist.  A free gift, bike map and other resources will be provided to all participants. Registration is not required for this class.

Four additional free seminars are scheduled for the following dates:

  • Route Planning for Bicycle Commuters, February 25, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
  • On the Fly Bicycle Repairs, March 4, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. (registration required)
  • City Cycling, March 8, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (registration required)
  • Bicycle Maintenance at Home, March 11, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. (registration required)

For more information, call GetAbout Columbia at 441-5495 or visit www.gocolumbiamo.com.

Funding for GetAbout Columbia is provided by the Federal Highway Administration's Non-Motorized Transportation Program.



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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