BOULDER BIKE WEEK IS HERE

Over 7,000 people will be participating in Boulder Bike Week 16-24 
July, including dozens--perhaps even hundreds--of UCAR staff.  Free 
food, mechanical and logistical assistance, and a chance at prizes have 
been arranged by the Transportation Alternatives Group to get people 
commuting on two wheels next week.

"This year TAP's goal is to get UCAR staff riding throughout Bike 
Week rather than our just promoting heavy participation on Bike to 
Work Day," says Joanne Dunnebecke, cochair of TAP and one of the 
Bike Week organizers.  "Bike to Work Day is a terrific event that 
inspires people to try bicycle commuting for a day.  Our hope, of course, 
is that if you try it you'll like it, and if you like it, you'll choose to get 
on your bike in the morning instead of climbing into your car."

Below is a summary of the Bike Week activities going on around 
UCAR through next week.  A wide range of city-sponsored events--
including a potluck supper, a bike-to-market day with 10% discounts 
on groceries, a seniors' ride, and a full moon ride--is listed in the Bike 
Week guide, available at the reception areas for each building.  If you'd 
like to try biking to work but are unsure about the fastest or most bike-
friendly route, send e-mail to 
trans-alt@ncar.ucar.edu and TAG will help you find the best way to 
your work site.  -BH

-----BIKE WEEK ACTIVITIES AT UCAR/NCAR/UOP

All week:  Interdivisional Challenge
Which division or program can rack up the most bicycle commuter 
points?  Every day that you ride to work during Bike Week, sign the 
form by your building's entrance.  Each day's commute is worth ten 
points, plus one point per mile of your round-trip distance, with three 
extra points if you bike up the mesa road.  Total points for each 
division will be divided by number of employees, so that large and 
small divisions and programs have an equal chance.  The winning 
group and the top point-getters will be announced in Staff Notes.  Each 
day you commute by bike also gets you one entry into a drawing for 
three $50 gift certificates from Full Cycle in Boulder.

Monday, 18 July:   Kick-off Breakfast
Kick off Bike Week with a free breakfast for all cycle commuters:  
scrambled eggs, hash browns, pancakes, fruit, muffins, juice, milk, tea, 
and coffee.  Just show your bicycle.
ML:  Former fountain plaza
FL:  Between Buildings 1 and 2

Wednesday, July 20:  Bike to Work Day
Cycling staff can eat for free at one of the many breakfast stations 
around town (including the UCAR-staffed station near FL at 47th and 
Mitchell).  Don't forget to put your name on the sign-up sheet at your 
building's entrance to help us compete in the Business Challenge!