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Life is a Cycle national bike event comes to DuPage County
National commuter cycling event, Life is a Cycle, comes to DuPage County to teach local residents where and how to commute by bicycle.
Life is a Cycle is the event for anyone who has ever been curious about bike commuting. Life is a Cycle is a rare opportunity to experience active transportation in a group setting. Brought to you by the DuPage County Health Department, Grand Subaru, My City Bikes, and KIND Snacks, Life is a Cycle allows beginner bike commuters experience the community's bike lanes, paths, and shared use roads with a group and local ride leaders.
What: Life is a Cycle is a group bike ride that teaches you where to bike commute and the need-to-know essentials of biking for transportation.Who: This event is open to the public.
When: Today (Thursday, July 6, 2017) at 6:00 PM
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Where: Bensenville Water Park + Splash Pad (7-mile loop starts and ends at the water park, more details available at www.lifeisacycle.bike)
Why: Every mile that you bike for transportation can reduce your risk for heart disease, save a pound of pollution from going into our air, and put $0.48 back in your pocket. Biking to work has increased by 60% across the US since 2000. Learn about bike commuting from the experts who build your local bike infrastructure. Life is a Cycle will also provide strategies for blended commuting with a car or public transportation like the Metra.
