Bike Fest

Project leader: TBA

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About Bike Fest

Bike Fest aims to introduce more Mizzou students to biking, encourage students to use their bike as a commuting vehicle, and to teach students some basic repair techniques.

The second annual Bike Fest was sponsored by GetAboutColumbia and was a two-day event. On Wednesday students enjoyed free pizza after talking to ten different community organizations about bike safety. Talking to the organizations entered students in a raffle to win great bike gear.

A group ride was held on Wednesday evening and was led by Ian Thomas from PedNet. We biked through side streets and around Steven’s Lake Park.

The next day, we offered three different classes on bike tire and brake repair and safe commuting. Students who attended a class got free bike gear and were eligible to win a mountain bike.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Make bike billboards
• Hang flyers throughout campus
• Create bike maps from off-campus housing to campus
• Communicate with sponsors
• Set-up for event
• Welcome people to the event
• Tear down for event
• Hand out gear during bike classes
• Lead group bike rides
• Organize flash mobs for publicity
• Create a Bike Fest promotional video
• Design surveys for before, during, and after BikeFest
• Collect data and analyze biking enthusiasm on campus

Volunteer benefits

• Great networking opportunities
• Communication skills
• Publicity skills
• Making a visible impact on campus
• Learn more about biking and it’s role in Columbia
• Having fun with other sustainafriends!

Project Statistics

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