FREE parking will be available at two locations near City Hall on Friday evening starting at 6 PM.

Cars with bike trunk racks or bikes inside their car may park in the garage at 100 Front Street which is on the East side of Front. There is limited clearance (about 7 ft.) so cars with bike racks on rooftops will be encouraged to park in the surface parking lot at city hall on the West side of Front. There will volunteer with safety vest, flags, and festive  attire to guide you and to answer any questions.

What time do we start?

· Please join us for pre-ride festivities starting at 6 pm.

· Whether you choose the 25 mile route or the 12 mile neighborhood ride, both will get started at 7:30 pm.

· Thanks to the Westerville Bike Club and others, we will have volunteers along the route to keep riders safe and to assure everyone makes the correct turns.

BIKE COLUMBUS FESTIVAL 2011

Helpful Information

Twilight Ride, Friday July 15th; 6-11 pm

Where is the event?

Columbus City Hall, 90 West Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215

Where do I park?

FREE parking will be available at two locations near City Hall on Friday evening starting at 6 PM.

Cars with bike trunk racks or bikes inside their car may park in the garage at 100 Front Street which is on the East side of Front. There is limited clearance (about 7 ft.) so cars with bike racks on rooftops will be encouraged to park in the surface parking lot at city hall on the West side of Front. There will volunteer with safety vest, flags, and festive  attire to guide you and to answer any questions.

What time do we start?

· Please join us for pre-ride festivities starting at 6 pm.

· Whether you choose the 25 mile route or the 12 mile neighborhood ride, both will get started at 7:30 pm.

· Thanks to the Westerville Bike Club and others, we will have volunteers along the route to keep riders safe and to assure everyone makes the correct turns.

Where is the rest stop?

Rest stop for 25 mile ride is at Harrison Park in the Harrison West neighborhood.  http://harrisonpark.com/

Can you tell me about the “AfterParty”?

Food will be available after the Twilight Ride on Gay Street.  You may check your bike at our Bike Corral on the NW corner of Gay and 3rd; then visit the Vault at 35 E. Gay St to enjoy a vareity of food prepared by area restaurants.     (Bikes MUST be picked up from the Corral before closing time at 11:00 PM!)

More Details:

· Before the ride, make sure to take your voucher (in packet) to the TREK table and get your cool bicycle blinkie tail light!

· Please make sure you sign the consent and emergency contact form, even if you are pre-registered.

· This is a ride at Twilight, so take extra steps to “Be Seen” like using a bike light, even a flashlight and duct tape works!  Wear reflective clothing and maybe even get creative with glow sticks and such!

· Adults and Youth must wear helmets. Let’s demonstrate rider safety as we’re Cranking it Up through the streets of Columbus!

FOR YOUR SAFETY: Obey traffic laws! This is an urban ride on OPEN streets.  Please pay attention to traffic signals and DO stop at red lights & stop signs. Columbus Police will guide us as a group for the first 3 miles…..and then, all riders MUST OBEY ALL RULES OF THE ROAD. Columbus Police will only offer their presence at selected locations

Steve Barbour Memorial Tour,  Saturday July 16th; 7 am – 5 pm

Where is the event?

Downtown Columbus, in the Newly renovated Bicentennial Park; 233 Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215. (Cross Street is Rich St.)

Where do I park? (2 options)

What should I bring with me?

Your Registration Packet with maps / cue sheets, BIB NUMBER and safety pins provided.

Please Don’t Forget your HELMET!

Always a good idea to carry a form of ID, (when bicycling)

Bike and Bike gear, i.e. Shoes, Spare Tube, Sun Protection, and potentially rain jacket / gear

Water Bottle(s) for Bike * Water Refills provided at Park and Rest Stops

Can I bring a Friend or Family Member to ride with me?

Yes, “Day of Ride” signups for all routes are available from 7:00am to 9:00am at the Registration Tent. You can also sign up prior to Day of Ride at any of the three Columbus BikeSource locations.

If desired, please have Friend or Family Member arrive in plenty of time to leave with you. Let them know to bring $30.00 for “Day of Ride” Registration fee.

What time do I need to be ready to ride?

· Rider Check In:                   7:00am – 9:00am

Will all route distances be leaving at the same time?

No, the scheduled start times for the 4) Route Options are:

· 200K and 150K Rider Start:  7:30am

· 100K Rider Start:                 8:30am

· 50K Rider Start:                   9:30am

Barbour Tour FAQ (Continued)

What is the easiest way to follow the route I have chosen?

You will have multiple methods to KEEP YOU ON the Route!

Road Markings – All routes will have road markings that are visible in the form of WHITE painted stamps (see Signs at Registration Tent on Day of Ride).  The road Markings are a “B”, with any route turnoffs clearly identified.

Maps – Provided in your Reg. packet.

Cue Sheets – Provided in your Reg. packet.

Where are the Lunch/Snack Stops?

We’ve arranged 3 snack/lunch stops and several other water stops….so, you’ll have plenty of fuel & hydration if the conditions get hot. The 3 snack & lunch stops are identified below – the additional water stops are marked on your cue sheet.

Lockburne: YMCA Hoover Park (10:00 am – 1:00 pm) - Available to 50K Riders ONLY (halfway into ride)

Circleville: Ted Lewis Park (9:00 am – 3:30pm) - Available to 100K Riders for Lunch Stop (@ 30 miles) & 150K, 200K Riders for a Lunch and Return Snack Stop (@ 30, 62 & 90 mile points)

Adelphi: Adelphi United Methodist Church (10:30am- 2:00pm) - 200K Rider snack stop (@92 miles)

If I do one of the Barbour Memorial shorter routes, will I need to find transportation back to Bicentennial Park?

No, all routes regardless of distance will START and END at Bicentennial Park and will be round trip loops. There is a small portion of the return route (except 50K) that will overlap the same route out of Ted Lewis Park. The split for the return route is at S. Bloomfield Royalton. You simply stay on Walnut Creek for the return loop back into Columbus. (See Cue Sheets for exact turn by turn directions.)

There will be Support Vehicles (SAGs) driving all routes in order to assist you with any help you may need.

What happens if I get a flat tire or have a mechanical problem while on the Ride?

The Steve Barbour Memorial Tour is a fully supported ride with coverage for mechanical failures and other minor incidents via our SAG vehicles (& BikeSource mechanics!) to make sure you arrive back to Bicentennial Park park safely. Of course….we hope all bicyclists learn to be sufficient at fixing minor issues (like flat tires) However…don’t worry… we’ll be there to help you out! That’s one of the benefits of participating in these type events!

How do I identify a SAG vehicle should I need assistance?

Look for large SAG magnetic signs on the SAG vehicles along the route. They are experienced support personnel and will be on the lookout for any mechanical or rider malfunctions.

What happens after we complete our BikeColumbus, Steve Barbour Memorial Tour?

Return to Bicentennial Park to enjoy the festivities of the day with a nice relaxing massage to ease those achy muscles and a pasta feast provided by Spinelli’s !! Most importantly….take in the atmosphere of the City’s newest gem (Bicentennial Park) and enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow cyclists for a “ride well done” and a thank you from Consider Biking, BikeSource and Columbus Outdoor Pursuits for your participation and support.

How do I make a donation to the Steve Barbour Memorial fund?
Please make all checks payable to: Consider Biking with Steve Barbour Memorial Fund in the Memo line. You will receive a receipt for your donation within 4 weeks.

Family Fun Bike Fest: Kids in Motion | Sunday July 17th; 1 pm – 4 pm

Location: COSI, 333 W. Broad St; Columbus, OH  43215

No Registration Required for this FREE event.

Bring the whole family and join the fun for the first annual Family Fun Bike Fest, a new addition to the BikeColumbus Festival.  Experience the joy of cycling and learn how biking can be a fun way to get the whole family moving.  Learn about the history and science of a bicycle and what forces are at work to make you go.  Share you artistic side and participate in the bike design contest. Kids may participate in the Bike Safety Rodeo.  There will also be two events for kids to ride in: a short ride to Bicentennial Park and an eco-ride to the Grange Audubon Center.

Please NOTE this event will be held Sunday, July 17; early mailings showed this on Saturday, but Sunday is correct.

Other Questions:

What will be done with the money that is raised from the Bike Columbus Festival?

All proceeds from the various events will support bicycling initiatives via two organizations.  The Institute for Active Living at Columbus Public Health works to increase access to physical activity and nutritious food, to tackle the childhood obesity epidemic. It supports everthing from community gardens and local food systems to physical fitness equipment and bike safety. Consider Biking will use proceeds to support safety and awareness campaigns for cyclists on our roads.

The Steve Barbour Memorial Fund will be used to provide education, encouragement and infrastructure needs to increase safety of bicyclists on our roads.

I have friends/relatives/coworkers who are interested, What should they do?

We have online registration open until late on Wednesday July 14 and folks can register onsite for $30 for either ride (or $50 for the combo of Twilight + Barbour Memorial Tour)

Details at http://www.bikecolumbusfestival.com/register/

Cash and Checks are the preferred payment methods onsite;

ONSITE Credit Cards will be accepted using Eevent:

Friday: http://eevent.com/bikecolsfest11/twilight/

Saturday: http://eevent.com/bikecolsfest11/barbour

Contact the Festival Team

For more information about the BikeColumbus Festival, you can reach us by phone or email.

Phone:    Consider Biking @ 614-447-8894

Barb Seckler @ 614-645-4798

Email: bikecolsfest@considerbiking.org or bjseckler@columbus.gov

Web: www.considerbiking.org or www.bikecolumbusfestival.com