To kick off the opening of Spirit Mountain's "Candyland" and to fundraise for additional gravity trails at Spirit Mountain, COGGS is having a brand new event!

What:
Come dressed in a fun costume (must accommodate use of a helmet while biking) for a huge group ride down the Midwest's most anticipated new trail "Candyland" at Spirit Mountain. After the group ride we'll have music and food/beverage for purchase in the new Grand Ave Chalet.

When:
Friday, June 14th at 7:00 PM

Where:
Meet at Riverside Bar and Grill at Spirit Mountain's new Grand Avenue Chalet (Warwick St. off of Grand Ave.). Ride the lift up and the rip down Candyland together while being videoed to use for promotion of the new trails.

Cost:
$20 (All proceeds go towards matching the $60,000 that Mayor Ness is investing in Spirit Mountain's mountain bike trails. Mayor Ness has asked COGGS to match $25,000 and we have $20,000 secured so far!)

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The great people at Meteek + Co are throwing an event Wednesday, May 22 at from 5-9 pm at their headquarters (4218 Enterprise Circle). Stop up for a potluck (bring something to share), bike movies, art work by Rolf Hagberg and a DJ. This is another great opportunity to meet others in the cycling community and start getting excited for the upcoming bike season.

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May 13 - 18 is Active Transportation Week with lots of great ways to learn about 

how to help Duluth improve this situation in our City. Get educated and help the 

cause.

 

6:30 PM Addressing Duluth's Vertical Challenge

  

Location:  Incline Station Bowling Alley

 

Bicyclists and pedestrians are confronted with steep challenges while traveling around Duluth. This workshop will provide information on existing, creative systems successfully used worldwide in cities with similar challenging terrain.  The presenters will advance some of their own concepts that could be developed and implemented in our community.  The contribution of other innovative ideas is encouraged, as this workshop will provide time for audience interaction.  Join us and be inspired to conquer Duluth's vertical challenge!   

 

T May 14

 

6:30 PM Creating Safer Routes to Duluth Schools

  

Location:  Grant Rec Center- 11th Street & 9th Avenue East

  

The Safe and Walkable Hillside Coalition will be hosting a community discussion on the topic of Safe Routes to School. The goal of this discussion is to engage, inform, and recruit community members to join the Safe Routes to School effort going on in Duluth. Our kids deserve the opportunity to bike and walk to school safely and lead a healthy, active lifestyle; let's support them!

 

W May 15

 

3:00 PM Active Transportation and Business Entrepreneurship

 

Business can boom by add bussing, biking and walking to your business plan!  Hear from St. Paul Chamber of Commerce Transportation expert on how active transportation has been integrated into smart business - from entrepreneurial opportunities to broadening customer base.

  

Location:  The Underground; 506 West Michigan Street 

(Networking and Appetizers between workshops)

  

4:30 PM The Arts and Active Transportation

Duluth is becoming an Arts mecca with multiple places where the arts are already transforming the city into a more livable place. This workshop roundtable highlights how the livable, arts friendly work of Duluth very nicely compliments Active Transportation through public art, art-based place-making strategies, and art-centered community projects.  Join us for this workshop and discover how these community projects by their nature make Duluth a more walkable and bikeable city!  

 

 

Th May 16

 

5:00 PM The Engineering Behind a Bike-Friendly Duluth

   

The engineering, infrastructure, and design of a city can have an impact on its ability to be bike-friendly.  This workshop will cover some of Duluth's accomplishments, obstacles, and design tools to becoming more bike-friendly for both commuting and recreation.  The presenters will share what is happening in other cities around the state and how it may apply to our community.  Join us as Duluth pedals forward in becoming a designated Bicycle Friendly Community!    

  

Location:Teatro Zuccone - 222 East Superior Street

(Free Apps and socializing between workshops!)

  

7:00 PM Big Water Bike - A Great Lakes Journey

  

On May 1, 2012 two adventurers hit the saddle and began their documented journey around the Great Lakes. They spent 97 days bicycling 5,521 miles on a journey that took them through 2 countries, 8 states, and over 20 major cities. This expedition was born from their discovery of bicycle touring and their love for the Great Lakes region.   It was their mission to document the journey in order to connect others to this beautiful region and to promote bike touring as an alternative mode of cross-country exploration.  Join these bicycle adventurers as they share film and stories of their successes, failures, and connections made with the Great Lakes and the communities that live upon their shores! 

  

F May 17      National Bike to Work Day

 

 

6:30 - 8:30 AM  Bike to Work Day Bike Station

   

Location:  Lake Ave & Superior Street

 

 

 

Join us by bike, bus, or boot as we kick off National Bike to Work Day in Duluth.  Get your morning coffee, make yourself a smoothie with the

"Fender Blender," get your bike-tuned up, and much more.

 

12:00 PM (Noon) 2nd Annual Mayor's Bike Ride

  

Location:  Depart from City Hall / ends at Valentini's

 

 

Mayor Don Ness and former Congressman Jim Oberstar will be leading us through downtown for Duluth's 2nd Annual Mayor's Bike Ride.  Meet at City Hall with your bicycle and helmet and help us promote and celebrate bicycle commuting in Duluth as we pedal 2 miles through town. 

 

 

   

12:30 - 2:30 PM Luncheon with Jim Oberstar & Dorian Grilley

 

 

Location: Valentini's Vicini Lago - 1400 London Road

 

Join Mayor Don Ness, Former Congressman Jim Oberstar, and Executive Director of Bicycle Alliance of MN Dorian Grilley for a luncheon celebrating active transportation.  Oberstar and Grilley will share innovative approaches to active transportation and the positive impacts they can have on the health and economic development of a community.  To register for the luncheon, visit:

 http://duluthactivetransportation.eventbrite.com/

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On Tuesday, April 23 at 7 pm the Zinema 2 will be screening 6 fan-made short films about beer. New Belgium will also have several kegs of their more rare beers to our enjoyment. The best part is that the proceeds go to help support COGGS and our construction of the Duluth Traverse. What more do you need to know? Go to the Zinema now and get your tickets. Here's a link to the event information:

http://www.zeitgeistarts.com/zinema-2/zin-coming-soon/explorers-club-april-23-explore-new-belgium

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Mayor Don Ness has appropriated $60,000 for further development of bike trails at Spirit Mountain for the 2013 season. 2-3 more trails should be constructed to add to last year's construction that resulted in Candyland and Smorgasbord.

Mayor Ness has challenged COGGS and the Twin Ports bike community to come up with $25,000 to match the City of Duluth's generous offer. COGGS has appropriated $5,000 for this project and, along with our tireless IMBA Regional Director Hansi Johnson, we are hoping to attract donors to help meet this match goal.

If you would like to contribute to this effort, click on the "Donate" tab on the COGGS homepage and there is a PayPal link which will allow you to enter your donation.

Thank you Mayor Ness!

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