
With spring in the air, The City of Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Sustainability Commission have proclaimed May 2010 as Bike Month, and May 3rd through 7th as Bike to Work Week.
Mayor Pougnet and the Palm Springs City Council urge everyone to bike to work or try cycling for fun, fitness or transportation. Participating cyclists should submit their “I Pledge to Bike” registration form online atwww.mydesert.com/

Events include:
Saturday, May 1stP.S.N.I.C. ‘BIKE-IN’ NEIGHBORHOOD DAY AT THE PARK
Sustainability Booth, biking info, trail maps, “I Pledge to Bike”
registration forms, safety tips and road rules, bike light & helmet giveaways, and a bicycling survey from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. at Ruth Hardy Park Sunday, May 2nd
‘RIDE FOR FUN’ DAY IN PALM SPRINGS
Families, Friends, Clubs, Bike Enthusiasts, Every One – get on your bikes!
All Day – Any Time – Anywhere in Palm Springs and beyond.
Also there will be
two organized group rides at the following locations:- Neighborhood Fun Ride; starts at Koffi on So. Palm Canyon at 8:00a.m.
- GoBikeUSA Fun Ride; starts at Koffi on No. Palm Canyon at 8:30a.m.
Monday, May 3 to Friday, May 7, ‘Bike to Work Week’
Residents can sign the “I Pledge to Bike” registration form online starting May 1st at www.mydesert.com/
For more information on Bike Month activities, visit
www.yoursustainablecity.com — or call the City’s GREEN Line at (760) 778-UGREEN (8473).