Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Little Demons on Wheels: Kidical Mass is Back

Posted By on Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 11:30 AM

We mean little demons in a fun way, really. It's Kidical Mass. We like to start them early in Tucson:

FROM RIDE ON, TUCSON! TO CYCLOVIA:

KIDICAL MASS KEEPS THE MOMENTUM GOING

Living Streets Alliance and El Grupo Youth Cycling announce two spring rides for kids, families, and kids at heart

Tucson (January 28, 2013) — On Saturday, Feb. 9, Tucsonans of all ages and abilities are invited to gather at the Mercado San Agustín, 100 S. Avenida del Convento at 10 a.m. for the first of two in a series of kid-friendly, safe, and fun “Kidical Mass” bicycle rides exploring area neighborhoods. The Feb. 9 route will include a tour of Manzo Elementary School located in Barrio Hollywood, recently recognized as one of only two top green schools in the US.

The second Kidical Mass ride will take place Saturday, March 23, at Catalina Park, North Fourth Avenue and East Second Street, at 10 am and will feature a cruise down Tucson’s newest bicycle amenity—the Fourth Avenue/ Fontana Bicycle Boulevard.

These rides come just after the success of Ride On, Tucson!, a free, downtown bicycling event hosted by ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Patrick Dempsey and Pro-cyclist Tom Danielson, which saw over 1,000 riders — many of them families —and just before Cyclovia Tucson’s two car-free events, April 7th and 28th.

Kidical Mass rides are family-friendly, law-abiding rides designed to bring families together to cycle safely as a group. Ride leaders and sweepers are present to assist in making sure no one is left behind but all parents are asked to take responsibility for their children on the road for the safety of all. Participants are encouraged to bring their helmets, however a limited supply of children’s helmets will be provided for FREE courtesy of the City of Tucson Bicycle and Pedestrian Program. Families can also decorate their bikes in advance for increased visibility and for fun! All kids will receive stickers, temporary “Kidical Mass Tucson” tattoos, and a cool treat at the conclusion of the ride.

Kidical Mass is hosted by the local non-profit organization, Living Streets Alliance whose mission is to “promote healthy communities by empowering people to transform our streets into vibrant places for walking, bicycling, socializing, and play.” LSA is improving access for active modes of transportation in the region through outreach, education, advocacy and research.

For more information, visit http://www.livingstreetsalliance.org/.

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