Bike Rodeo in the Post Street Finish Area

     What's a bike rodeo? It's an opportunity for kids to learn and practice bike safety
skills while having fun. They'll learn basic information on how to ride safely, such as
hand signaling and crossing streets, learn how to correctly wear their helmets, and
practice maneuvering their bikes by riding along a course. This is a great way to educate
your children on how to handle their bikes in your neighborhood and on the street.

Deadline News

     If you want to ride SpokeFest, we want you to be part of the big day. If you can't drop
your registration in the mail by Thursday, September 4, plan on registering between
7am-8:45am on the day of the ride. Come to the North Bank Shelter of Riverfront Park
(near Howard and Mallon Streets), with check or cash in hand, and we'll sign you up. If
we don't have a t-shirt for you on SpokeFest day, you will be able to pick one up 2 weeks
after the ride, at Mountain Gear, located at 2002 North Division, in Spokane.

Details, Details

     Its getting close, and you might need some details. The start and registration area will
be at the North Bank Shelter of Riverfront Park (near the Flour Mill at Howard and
Mallon). Please stop there first to check in for your wristband, which will be your
passport to everything else about SpokeFest. Once you have your wristband, enjoy Thomas
Hammer Coffee and pancakes courtesy of Mountain Gear, before the start of the rides.
Also, we will be accepting registrations for the ride on that day, so even if you have
not already registered, please come down and participate in the First Annual SpokeFest.
We will accept your registration in cash or check only. Don't forget your helmet!

Round 'em up

     A bike corral will be available in the finish area so that you can enjoy SpokeFair,
carefree.

Don't miss SpokeFair

     The finish area of the ride will be the home of SpokeFair. Enjoy the live Bluegrass
music of Molly and Tenbrooks, browse the tables of the bike themed exhibitors, and maybe
even get an ice cream from The Scoop or pizza from David's! Buy or sell at the Bike Swap,
put on by the Bicycle Alliance of Washington.

Bike Swap!

     Looking for a bargain on cycling gear, components or accessories? Check out the Bike
Swap at Spokefest on September 7. Organized by the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, the
swap will run from 9:30am to 1pm. Come early for the best selection! A limited amount of
table space is available to individuals, cycling clubs and bike groups that want to
participate in the Bike Swap. A half table space is $15 and full table is $25. To secure
a spot for your club or yourself, contact Louise McGrody at 206.224.9252 ext. 303 or via
email at louisemc@bicyclealliance.org.

Off to a great start!

     After the singing of the National Anthem by Rodney Antonio, the starting gun will be
fired by Don Kardong, originator of Bloomsday.

Breakfast is served!

     Mountain Gear will be serving up complimentary flapjacks starting at 7am on the event
day, during on-site registration and packet pickup, at the North Bank Shelter area of
Riverfront Park. Coffee will be provided courtesy of Thomas Hammer. Parking will be
available in several lots close by.

Ride with The Mayor

     Mayor Mary Verner of Spokane will be at the inaugural SpokeFest. Come ride with her!

BumbleBars Sponsors SpokeFest

     SpokeFest would like to welcome BumbleBar as a proud sponsor of SpokeFest by generously
providing 1,000 BumbleBars.