2009 Sponsors:
Abel’s Bicycle Repair & Rental
Alamo Area Council of Governments
Baptist Health System
Bexar County
Bicycle Heaven
Big Red Bottling Company
Bike World
Blue Star Brewery
C. A. James Bicycle Shop
City of San Antonio
CPS Energy
Cycle Logic Bike Shop
Drop Zone Cycling
Image Solutions Texas
KGS Bikes
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Samson
Pearl Brewery
Ped-Ads
Raba-Kistner Infrastructure, Inc.
Ride Away Bikes
RJ Rivera Associates, Inc.
Roger Soler’s Sports
Run Gear Run
San Antonio-Bexar County MPO
San Antonio Express-News
San Antonio River Authority
San Antonio Water System
San Antonio Wheelmen
San Antonio Zoo –Tiny Tots Nature Spot
SAS Shoemakers
Steps to a Healthier SA
South Texas Off-Road Mountain Bikers
Sun Harvest
Texas Wanderers
Valero Energy Foundation
VIA Metropolitan Transit
Whole Foods Market
Wilbur Smith Associates
Witte Museum
MPO Links:
Metropolitan Planning Organization
Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee
Pedestrian
Mobility Advisory Committee
South Texas Off-Road Mountain Bikers
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
International Police Mountain Biking Association
Texas Bicycle Racing Association
USA Cycling
Selma Pathfinders Volksporting Club
Other Links:
AACOG Links:
Bicycle Links:
Pedestrian Links:
Walking and bicycling are clean, healthy and fun ways to travel and exercise. That’s why the San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and our transportation partners are celebrating 14 years of walking and bicycling with our "Walk & Roll" Fest in May 2010. Exact location and date coming soon. And stay tuned for the Challenges coming later in the year.
The MPO encourages the use of healthy transportation such as bicycling, walking, car/vanpooling, and busing. Show your support of safe and healthy cycling in the San Antonio region by supporting the Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee and the Pedestrian Mobility Advisory Committee by participating in the Walk & Roll events.
Other healthy activities are included on this Walk & Roll website for your information. To submit your organization's event for inclusion on our website, please click here. For more information email or call Lydia Kelly at kelly@sametroplan.org, or (210) 230-6911.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars and save the date for the events mentioned below. More information will be posted as it becomes available:
3/13-14 – STORM Hill Country Mountain Bike Challenge
Location: Flat Rock Ranch, Comfort, Texas
Omnium Race: Short Track * Time Trial * Cross-Country
Visit www.storm-web.org for more information
Contact info: Charlie Cude at (210) 846-4608 or race@storm-web.org
3/27 – Basura Bash (collecting trash along waterways)
Registration: 8 - 9 a.m., River Clean-up: 9 a.m. – noon, Lunch: noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Various waterways within Bexar County
Organizer: Basura Bash Planning Organization
Contact: (210) 858-8520 or volunteer@basurabash.org
Volunteer Registration: http://www.basurabash.org/users/new_volunteer
4/9 - Fresh Air Friday
Time: 11:30-1:30
Location: San Antonio Main Plaza, Commerce and Main St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Organizers: The Alamo Area Council of Governments and the City of San Antonio
Contact: (210) 362-5213 or aprosterman@aacog.com.
4/14 - BMAC Bike Night
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: VIA Metro Center, 1021 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212
Organizer: Metropolitan Planning Organization
Contact: (210) 230-6911
4/17 - Fiesta Earth Day
Time: 10:00-4:00
Location: Woodlawn Lake, W. Woodlawn Ave. and S. Josephine Tobin Drive, San Antonio TX 78201
Organizer: City of San Antonio
Contact: (210) 434-6967
4/18 - Fiesta Wildflower Ride
8:00 a.m. April 18th
Retama Park
For more information visit: www.fiestawildflower.com
4/24 - King William Green Zone
Time: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Location: King William Historical District, San Antonio, TX
Organizer: King William Association
Website: kwfair.org
Contact: (210) 271-3247 or kwfair@sbcglobal.net
Run on the Sun 5k
Part of San Antonio's 100% renewably-powered event!
For those of you who enjoy running for causes...sign up for the Run on the Sun 5k at Solar Fest 2010!
DATE: Saturday, May 1, 2010
TIME: Registration begins at 7:30AM
Race begins at 8:00AMLOCATION: Maverick park
(Broadway & 10th St.)Register Online
Or register at Run Wild Sports, Tri-Sition Area, Run Gear Run, Fleet Feet Sports, & Roger Soler's Sports.
Runners will start at Maverick Park in downtown San Antonio and head toward the Pearl Brewery, home to the largest solar installation in Texas.
5/15 - Walk & Roll Fest
Hemisfair Park under the arches at S. Alamo and Nueva Street.
From 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Band: Five For Eyes
Health-Related ExhibitorsWalking/Running Events
5K & 10K Walking events sponsored by Texas Wanderers/Volksmarch
Running Events TBABiking Events
“Spoke” bicycle rides to the event; with HemisFair Park being the “Hub” of the Wheel.
Rides sponsorship available: the more the merrier! Short, Medium and Long Rides Encouraged!
Ride Sponsor Start Locations
San Antonio Wheelmen: Start Location: Mission San Jose, Time TBA
South Texas Off Road Mountain Bikers: Start Location: Witte Museum, Time TBA
Sponsor: Start Location Start Time: Contact: San Antonio Wheelmen Mission San Jose/ 6701 San José Drive 08:00 a.m. JD Simpson/210-862-6559 BikeWorld Bike Shop 5911 Broadway 08:00 a.m. Mike Beatty/210-828-5558 STORM Witte Museum
More information coming soon and/or contact Lydia Kelly at (210) 230-6911 or by e-mail at Kelly@sametroplan.org. Disclaimer: The MPO is not responsible for routes identified by ride/run/walk sponsors. Activities may be on public roads and facilities and upon which the hazards of traveling are to be expected. Each participant assumes all risks and responsibility for losses, cost, and damages that incur as a result of participating in the activity. Participants should be in good health and physical condition to participate.
5/22/2010 - 2010 San Antonio Arthritis Walk
Where: Brackenridge Park Joske Pavilion 3910 N. St. Mary's St. San Antonio, TX 78212
When: 8:00 AM Registration
Cost: FREE! Participants raising $100 or more receive an official Walk T-Shirt
website: www.sanantonioarthritiswalk.org
POC: Gloria Johnson-Ramirez
Phone: (210) 432-5885
Fax: same as phone
Address: 5150 Broadway, #456, San Antonio, TX 78209
E-Mail: gramirez@arthritis.orgThe Arthritis Walk® is the Arthritis Foundation’s annual nationwide signature event that raises funds and awareness to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability. Participants walk in honor of a friend or family member with arthritis. The event features a three- mile and one-mile course, with arthritis information and activities for the entire family. Pet owners are invited to bring their dogs along for the walk.
Ongoing Events in the AACOG Region
Haven't been on a bicycle for a while?
The following shops have rentals to "Get You On the Road Again":
Abel's Bicycle Repair & Rental, 1119 Ada St., San Antonio, TX
78223-1429. (210) 533-9927.
For more information about
San Antonio - Bexar County MPO
Britton's
Bicycle Shop, 16636 US Hwy 281 North, San Antonio, TX 78232.
(210) 656-1655.
Charles A. James Bicycle Co., 329 N Main Ave., San Antonio, TX 78205.
(210) 226-7812.
Walk & Roll 2008 Event
Pictures!
Walk & Roll contact:
Lydia Kelly, Bicycle / Pedestrian
Coordinator
Phone: (210) 230-6911
Fax: (210) 227-9321
E-Mail:
kelly@sametroplan.org