FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE - Due to uncertain conditions related to ongoing snow and ice, we are postponing Saturday's Carbondale Bikes! Winter Ride to Saturday, February 21st, at 10am. Thank you for your understanding as our top priority is the safety of our participants.

The inaugural Carbondale Bikes! ride will be a ‘Winter Ride’, encouraging folks to bundle up, get outside and ride, no matter the temperature! Postponed to Saturday, February 21^st, starting at 10 AM, riders will gather in the community room at the Neighborhood Co-Op grocery store, located in the Murdale Shopping Center. Riders will be asked to sign a waiver at this time. From there, the group will ride a 10-12-mile loop to include the Saluki Greenway and Mud Line Bike Path. A mile-long segment of the ride will be on unpaved, gravel pathway, so a mountain or hybrid bike is encouraged for this type of terrain. Parts of the ride will also take place on streets with moving traffic. Riders are strongly encouraged to wear bright clothing and lights on their bikes. Helmets are required for all riders.

This group ride will be led by city staff members, and seasoned cyclists, Molly Maxwell and Brice Dion. “We’re so excited about our community’s newest bike paths we just can’t wait until Spring to show them off. These projects represent Carbondale’s on-going dedication to providing alternative transportation infrastructure, which enhances our sustainability efforts and our residents’ quality of life. If you have questions about the route or preparing for a cold-weather ride, feel free to email me at mmaxwell@carbondaleil.gov.”   

This is a ‘no-drop’ ride, meaning no rider will be left behind due to slower speeds, mechanical issues, or rest breaks. In the event of inclement weather in the forecast, a decision will be made and announced via City communications before 5:00 p.m. the day before the event.

For more information on cycling in Carbondale visit: https://www.explorecarbondale.com/712/Bike-Carbondale-IL

Follow along on our social media to see visuals of our bike infrastructure and gain some tips on Winter Riding Gear and more! Instagram: @visitcdale Facebook: Carbondale, IL Tourism

We’re excited to get out and ride with all of you!

“Carbondale prides itself on providing its visitors, students, businesses and residents with a unique mix of edge and ease. It’s a cultural town, yet free of pretense, embracing the great outdoors as readily as urban sophistication. Here, we are open to new ideas, experiences and cultures, so you are encouraged to both express yourself and be yourself, in all ways. That’s Carbondale…All Ways Open…for family, fun, business, new ideas and a bright tomorrow.”
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