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9th Annual Troy Bike Rescue BikeFest
May 11, 2019 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
Join Troy’s bike-friendly community for a homespun burrito dinner complete with daytime rides, special guests, and the always-amazing cake auction. This event benefits Troy Bike Rescue and will help prepare for another year of grassroots community building…with bicycles.
BikeFest schedule (join for any or all!)
2:30pm – commUNITY Bike Ride, meet at Freedom Square (corner of 5th/6th and 101st) – all are welcome (bring your own bike)
4pm – Wheelie Contest & Balance Bike Race, Freedom Square – show off your skills or fall trying! (prizes!)
5pm – Cash Bar & Jar Raffle Mingle – buy raffle tickets to win cool prizes from local businesses and enjoy local brews (beer and kombucha)!
6pm – Burrito Bar Dinner & entertainment
7pm – Crazy Cake Auction – bid on world class cakes made locally by TBR lovers!
About the Troy Bike Rescue:
Troy Bike Rescue is a collective of cycling enthusiasts committed to removing bikes from the waste stream and getting them back on the streets. The help to build a bicycle community in the capital region through hands-on education. The Rescue also accepts donations of any bikes, parts, or tools on the 2nd Sunday of every month at their location: 3280 6th Avenue Troy, NY 12180. You can contact them at (518) 328-4827 or visit their website troybikerescue.mayfirst.org.
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