2010

2010 Bike Walk Week Announcement (pdf)(docx)

2010 Bicycle Friendly Businesses (story)

Minneapolis has dethroned Portland, Ore., as the bike-friendliest city in the country (story)

Minneapolis ranked #1 Bike-Friendly City in the United States by Bicycle Magazine (story)

Local Media
MinnPost: Nice Ride Bike Sharing Program gets Rolling Today in Minneapolis
KSTP TV: Nice Ride, Minnesota Launches June 10
Fox 9 TV: Bike/Walk Week Party on the Greenway
TC Daily Planet: Share the Road – With Women: Bike Walk Week Devotes Day to Lady Cyclists
MPR News Q: What would it take to Get you Out of Your Car?
MN Daily: Mpls to Launch Bike-Share Program
Star Tribune: Jay Walljasper: Minnesota is a Better Place to Bike
Star Tribune: Share the Bike…Share Lots of Bikes
MPR: Director Says Detroit has a lot to Teach
TC Daily Planet: Biggest-ever Bike Walk Week Aims to Get People Moving in Twin Cities
Star Tribune: Women, unite: Hop on your Bikes and Ride to Work
MPR: Biking to Work, Without the Post-Ride Shine
Secrets of the City: Bike Share to Debut Next Week
Ride Boldly! Blog: Cycling Classes for Women
Southwest Journal: Bike and Walk Week
MPR: Bike Walk Week Culminates Thursday with Bike-Share Program
Stillwater Gazette: Lakeview Officials Tout the Benefits of Biking to Work
Sun Sailor: St. Louis Park Joins Bike Walk Week
Sarah Gets Healthy Blog: Bike Walk Week

2009

2009 Bike Walk Week Report (PDF)

 

2008

Freewheel Bike Midtown Bike Center Grand Opening (Minneapolis)
Dero Bike Racks (photos)

Twin Cities Bike Walk to Work Day (St. Paul)
St. Paul Smart Trips (video 1) (video 2)
Hoary Head (photo) 

Twin Cities Bike Walk to Work Day (Minneapolis)
Dee Tvedt (photos)
Dero Bike Racks (photos) 
VelociPete Blog (story 1) (story 2)
Eric with a “C” Blog (story) 

Breakfast at the Green Institute (Minneapolis)
MacGyver on mplsbikelove.com (photos) 

Bike Walk Week Great Commuter Challenge (Twin Cities)
Dero Bike Racks (photos)

“Thousands participate in Bike Walk Week”
Downtown Journal – May 14, 2008 (story)

“Biking to breakfast”
Twin Cities Daily Planet - May 14, 2008 (story & photos)

“M.A. Rosko | Bike/Walk to Work Day”
Fox 9 – May 14, 2008 (video)

“From the driver’s seat, more stops than go”
Star Tribune – May 14, 2008 (story & photo)

“Cycling Convoys to Meet Wednesday for Bike Walk Week”
Fox 9 – May 13, 2008 (story & video)

“The Great Commuter Challenge: The movie”
Star Tribune Roadguy Blog - May 13, 2008 (post & video)

“The Great Commuter Challenge: I’m a loser, baby”
Star Tribune Roadguy Blog - May 12, 2008 (post & photos)

“Biking Rybak wins kick-off race; commuter rides and Sabo bridge dedication still to come”
The Bridge – May 12, 2008 (story)

“Rybak, on bike, wins Great Commuter Challenge”
Southwest Journal - May 12, 2008 (story & photo)

“Minneapolis Mayor, Ramsey County Commissioner, and Roadguy blogger take to the streets for Bike Walk Week.”
The Rake – May 12, 2008 (story & photos)

Live coverage of the Great Commuter Challenge
Jazz 88 FM - May 12, 2008 (mp3 audio)

“Hit the streets”
Twin Cities Daily Planet - May 7, 2008 (story)

 

Past Press Releases

“Bike to work breakfast on the green roof, right off the Midtown Greenway”
Green Institute -  May 13, 2008 (doc) (pdf) 

“What’s the best way to get around town: biking, riding public transit or driving?”
City of Minneapolis –  May 9, 2008 (pdf)

“Bike Safely to Work Day rolls May 14 - Save money, save gas, learn how to save lives at statewide events”
Mn/DOT - May 9, 2008 (pdf) (gov’s proclamation – pdf)

“Rice Park to Host Bike, Walk Commuting Celebration on May 14″
City of St. Paul – May 7, 2008 (doc) (pdf)

“Bicyclist, Transit Rider/Pedestrian, and Motorist Vie for Honor in The Great Commuter Challenge!”
Transit for Livable Communities / Bike Walk Twin Cities – May 6, 2008 (doc) (pdf)

“The Biggest Celebration of Bicycling and Walking on BOTH Sides of the Mississippi”
Transit for Livable Communities / Bike Walk Twin Cities – May 5, 2008 (doc) (pdf)