Put on your thinking helmet and plan a fun BikeFest event

The tenth annual BikeFest Celebration is almost here. For the uninitiated, BikeFest is our annual celebration of all-things-cycling. This event is open to all* individuals and organizations that would like to organize a bike-themed event during the dates of August 8-24th. Festivities famously begin on August 8th with the BikeFest Kick-Off Party and culminate with the 21st anniversary of the regions largest bicycle ride, PedalPGH.

Without you BikeFest would be impossible to put on year after year. BikePGH needs your help, creativity and zany ideas to host the plethora of events to make BikeFest a success!

Last year we have over one hundred events hosted by people just like you. Yes, we know what you’re thinking, “I could never host a BikeFest ride. I wouldn’t even know where to start.”  Well you are in luck, hosting an activity at BikeFest is easy and just starts with an idea. The best part: any idea is a good idea.

Having coffee with neighbors to talk bikes, that’s a BikeFest event.

A race to Ohio and back, that’s a BikeFest event.

A casual bike ride to the pool–you guessed it–could also be a BikeFest event. Here are a few of more than 100 that were listed in our 2013 calendar:

2 Bridges, 3 Rivers, 21 Miles: What could be more fun then going on a 21 mile bike ride admiring some of Pittsburghs major creations?

Moonlight Ride: Explore Pittsburgh under the stars in a fun group setting.

Trees of Pittsburgh: Tree Pittsburgh and TreeVitalize took riders through Southside, Downtown, Allegheny Center and Lawrenceville to see Pittsburgh’s urban forests.

Still not ready to submit your own event and need some more ideas to get inspired? Take a look at last year’s recap and last August on the BikeFest online calendar, or Portland, OR’s PedalPalooza festival. The last day to submit is Thursday, July 24th 2014.

Most events will be listed in a full-page ad in City Paper, but due to space constraints, your event’s placement in the paper is not guaranteed. All events will be listed online.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email us at bikefest@bikepgh.org

*We reserve the right to not list any event we find offensive.

 

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FAQs:

Can my company sponsor BikeFest?

BikeFest is one of the best ways to support BikePGH’s efforts to make Pittsburgh more bike-friendly and get in front of thousands of healthy, hip, environmentally-conscious people. If you or your company want to sponsor BikeFest,  email mike@bikepgh.org to inquire about sponsorship opportunities.

Who organizes BikeFest?

The calendar of events is open to anyone who wants to organize an event and relate it to the bicycle. Bike Pittsburgh provides the framework, acting as the “hub” to catalyze the events and get the word out. Click here to submit your event. Be creative!

Where is BikeFest?

BikeFest is anywhere and everywhere around the Pittsburgh region. Each event will start in a different location. The calendar will have location details.

Other Questions?

If you have questions or want to receive email updates about BikeFest and the events, please email: bikefest@bikepgh.org.

DISCLAIMER: Bike Pittsburgh assumes no legal responsibility for the events listed. We are merely advertising these events, not organizing them, unless noted in the schedule. If you participate in an event, you do so at your own risk, according to the terms of the event organizer. Discuss any concerns you have with the event organizer, or email us at bikefest@bikepgh.org