May is Bike Month!
City leaders made the announcement at a press conference Thursday morning.
TOLEDO, Ohio — Thursday, a group of community leaders announced that May is Bike Month!
The City of Toledo, TMACOG, Metroparks Toledo, TARTA, and Toledo Bikes will be hosting a series of exciting bicycle-related challenges and events to celebrate.
To kick off the week, which runs from May 16th to the 20th, post a picture of you riding your bike to work on social media with the hashtags #RideTOL and #TOLBikeWeek. When you do, the city will share the photo and you could win a prize!
The other daily challenges include:
· Tuesday: Ride to your favorite coffee shop and post a picture.
· Wednesday: Snap a pic with your bike at a Toledo city park.
· Thursday: Take a picture of you with urban agriculture you found on a ride.
· Friday: Explore the local art and mural scene by bike and post a shot.
· Saturday: Toledo Waterways! (Bonus Points if you capture a kayak or boat in the picture.)
· Sunday: Family fun ride! Post a picture with family and friends.
For a complete list of safety tips and ways to get involved, visit toledo.oh.gov/rideTOL.