Bike to Work Day is Coming!

It’s almost here! Friday, May 20th is Bike to Work Day, and we have a lot going on to celebrate. Our Corporate Commuter Challengers have been racking up the miles, and tomorrow is the final day of the contest. Participating coffee shops will be giving out FREE morning coffee to bicycle commuters. The day will end with a big party at the Firkin and Fox with live music, and many raffle prizes including two cruiser bikes!

Free Coffee for Bicycle Commuters!

FREE COFFEE

Here’s a list of of participating coffee shops that will be giving out free cups of coffee to enjoy on your morning commute.

Comma Coffee – 312 S. Carson St.
Starbucks – 4 Carson City Locations:

• 2320 S. Carson St. #1
• 1410 E William St.
• 3228 N. Carson St. #15
• 3325 Retail Dr. #100

Party at the Firkin and Fox on May 20th!

BIKE TO WORK WEEK PARTY

Pedal on over to the Firkin and Fox after work on Friday, and join the party! The weather is going to cooperate for fun outdoor festivities. No snow this year…promise! Winners of the Corporate Challenge will be announced at the party. Expect some challenges and contests throughout the evening as well.

Cruiser Bike Giveaway!

We’re going to have a big prize raffle again this year! Once again, many wonderful local businesses have donated some great prizes. The grand prize drawing will be for 2 Cruiser Bikes from Phat Cycles. A big thanks to Dan Turner at Bicycle Authority for helping us get these bikes to you guys!

Raffle Tickets are 1 for $2, or 6 for $10. The drawing will be held at the Firkin and Fox during the party. You MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN, so come on down! Visit the Muscle Powered table to purchase your raffle tickets. We’ll also be giving away raffle tickets with purchase of a delicious brew from the High Sierra Brewery.

Money raised from the raffle will go to benefit Muscle Powered, Citizens for a Walkable and Bikeable Community. Consider becoming a member if you’re not already! We work hard to make Carson City a better place for you to ride your bike.

Here’s a list of the businesses that have donated prizes:

• Bicycle Authority
• Bike Habitat
• The Bike Smith
• Red Bike Cycling
• Adele’s
• Nevada State Parks
• Red’s Old 395 Grill
• High Sierra Dent Co
• CrossFit Rad
• The LED Light, Inc
• …and maybe more to come!

Live Music from Hick’ry Switch

Providing the entertainment for the evening will be Carson City’s Hick’ry Switch! These guys have been playing a lot lately, and are ready to lay down some lively blue grass tunes for your foot stompin’ pleasure. Yee Haw!

It’s going to be a fun day! Hope to see you there!