NOTE – The Black Tire Night Ride was rescheduled for Tuesday, June 14, 8:30 p.m. due to stormy and unsafe riding conditions. See EVENT for additional information.
2011 – Event summary and report
Nampa Bike & Walk Week – May 22-28, 2011
Did you know that 40% of all of our daily vehicle trips are less than 2 miles from home? Most people can walk a mile in about 15-20 minutes. If you take that trip by bicycle it’s only about 6-10 minutes. Map the destinations that are 2 miles from your home by using this handy tool at the 2 mile challenge website. Then get out there and give it a try!
Join in the fun of Nampa Bike & Walk Week and use this week to help you remember that the best thing we can do for ourselves, the environment, and each other is to rediscover the joy of getting around under our own power.
Events Schedule
2011
Sunday, May 22
Belle District Criterium
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Downtown Nampa
Grab the lawn chairs and the kids and kick off bike week by coming downtown to see the exciting “Nascar” of bicycle racing.
Great afternoon of free fun and support for the racers.
Monday, May 23
Mayor’s Ride 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Nampa City Hall
Join Nampa Mayor Tom Dale and other community members for a recreationally-paced ride through parts of Nampa. Stops along the route for refreshments and discussion.
Tuesday, May 24
Group Ride for Advanced Riders 6:00 pm -8:30 pm Nampa Rec Center
Group Ride for beginner/intermed. 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Nampa Rec Center
Group rides can help you reach your fitness goals by giving you an accountability and encouragement group. It’s also a great way to build your confidence and skills for riding on the road. Both rides are “no-drop” which means no one is left behind.
Wednesday, May 25
CANCELED AND RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE 14 – 8:30 P.M., SAME TIME AND PLACE –
Black Tire Night Ride 8:30 pm Flying M Coffee Garage
Build your skills and have a great time on this 7-10 mile group ride that begins at dusk and ends in the dark.
Helmets required, lights provided – but bring your own, if possible.
Thursday, May 26
Northside Fitness Walk 7:00 pm-8:00 p.m
Christian Faith Center: Northside Campus, Hispanic Cultural Center
Walking with a group can help you feel safe and also give you the accountability and fun that you’re looking for to meet your fitness goals.
Saturday, May 27
Bike & Walk to Farmer’s Market 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Leave the car at home and discover the joy of bicycling or walking to your favorite destination. Meet us in Downtown Nampa at Lloyd Square. You’ll be greeted with free valet bicycle parking, bicycle equipment check, register your bike with the Nampa Police Dep artment, pick up some maps of Nampa’s trails and routes, and pedal a yummy smoothie from the SMOOTHIE-CYCLE, bicycle powered blender.
BMX Rally 3:00-5:00 pm
Nampa First Church of the Nazarene
Come and enjoy a free hot dog and watch some high-flying stunts by local pro and amateur bmx cyclists