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Join us for Bicycle Day at OMSI: July 26th

Posted by Momoko Saunders on July 18, 2008

Take life by the handlebars and celebrate Portland‘s favorite form of transportation at Bicycle Day, a new event hosted by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) and the Community Cycling Center. Learn about safety, maintenance, and cycling’s health benefits July 26th at OMSI.

Bicycle Day will present several topics to help broaden knowledge and demystify cycling. Featured areas will include:

• Ask the Expert—Ask experts questions about racing, commuting, and mountain biking.
• Bike Safety and Rules of the Road—Learn the 6-step safety check, hand signals, and the necessary gear to carry. Kids can also participate in a helmet egg drop.
• Biking and the Body—Discuss how to fuel your body and the importance of stretching your muscles.
• Bike Building and Maintenance—Identify how a bike in good condition should feel and adjustments you can make.
• Helmet Fitting—Bring your helmet for a free fitting.

Bicycle Day will be held in OMSI’s back courtyard on July 26th, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Free valet bike parking will be available. This event is free with paid museum admission and visitors who ride their bikes to OMSI and show their helmet will receive a $3 discount on museum admission. OMSI is located at 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR, 97214.