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Get Ready for BikeFest 08!

June 27th through July 6th

So, What is BikeFest Exactly?

BikeFest is Pittsburgh’s biggest cycling event for cyclists by cyclists. It’s Bike Pittsburgh’s annual celebration of all things bicycling, showcasing Pittsburgh in all of its uniqueness and beauty. It is not an organized event, but a framework for volunteers and organizations to organize bicycle-themed events. Whether you ride everyday, the weekends, or just always wanted to try, BikeFest has an event for you!

June 27th: BikeFest CBGB

A Fund-raiser for Bike Pittsburgh

Celebrating bike advocacy, the region’s cycling organizations, and bike culture
June 27th, 6PM - 12am
121 7th St. — Downtown

The kickoff event to our signature Bikefest series is growing.

What was once an informal gathering of cyclists is now Bikefest CBGB — a full-fledged regional cycling event. For year one, we have 13 organizations represented. Each group will have 2 representatives on-site to discuss their activities and how to get involved. Some will have some pretty wild activities. (Um, Bike Tire Bowling? Awesome.)

The production and atmosphere have been upgraded significantly. Restorative Events, Clearstory Creative, and Impact Audio have teamed up to provide a leap in production quality that will leave you amazed. Restorative Events will provide compostable, recyclable and reusable products in all areas of production — the only waste there will be the waste you bring. Clearstory Creative has joined as a sponsor and is adding a substantial lighting and decor effort. Impact Audio finishes the job with their world-class audio rig.

Speaking of that rig — Local ladies Flotilla Way make one of their final appearances. LAZER CRUNK’s Cutups and Keeb$ make a special dance-tastic closing set. Ed Um and DJ Mary Mack will round it out by tearing up the 1s and 2s.

Food/Dessert/Drink — covered. Whole Foods. Brillobox. Dozen. East End Brewing and Coffee Tree Roasters.

Proceeds? They go to Bike Pittsburgh so they can keep on advocating for bikes on behalf of cyclists.

Be there.
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Ticket Levels:

Advance ticket purchase is now closed. Please purchase tickets at the door.

Price	Ticket	Details
$10	Limited Income Ticket	Admission + 2 drink tickets
$15	Current BikePGH Member Price	General Admission + 5 drink tickets
$20	General Admission (non-member price)	Admission + 5 drink tickets
$40	Friend of BikePGH Ticket	Includes membership ($25 value) and general admission to event
$50	Patron of BikePGH Ticket	Includes membership, general admission, and 7 raffle tickets for a bicycle giveaway
$150	Donor Ticket	Limited quantity: All $50 ticket benefits, two one-year memberships (or one two-year membership), and sponsor recognition on website and at the party

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BikeFest ‘08 Calendar of Events

Pick up your calendar here: Bike Pittsburgh’s Office (33 Terminal Way), Big Bang Bikes, Bike Tek, Dirty Harry’s Bike Shop, Free Ride, Iron City Bikes, Kraynicks Bike Shop, Pro Bikes, REI, Thick Bikes, Trek of Pittsburgh, TRM Cycles, West Liberty Cycles, Whole Foods, Beehive, Enrico’s Tazza D’oro, Kiva Han (Craig Street), The Quiet Storm, East End Food Co-op, and 61C.

DISCLAIMER: Bike Pittsburgh assumes no legal responsibility for the events listed. We are merely advertising these events, not organizing them, unless noted in the schedule. If you participate in an event, you do so at your own risk, according to the terms of the event organizer. Discuss any concerns you have with the event organizer, or email us at bikefest@bike-pgh.org.

Why a BikeFest?

Pittsburgh is filled with interesting things to see and do, and what better way to experience the city than on a bicycle? So we decided to celebrate the two to both raise awareness of the bike as a fun, healthy, and environmentally friendly way to get around, and to highlight some of the interesting things Pittsburgh has to offer. There are a wide variety of bikers and organizations in this city and if we can all get to know one another, we’ll be able to make Pittsburgh a more bike friendly and livable city.

Plus, biking is fun, and that’s reason enough.

Who organizes BikeFest?

The calendar of events is open to anyone who wants to organize an event, and relate it to the bicycle. Bike Pittsburgh and Free Ride! are providing the framework, merely acting as the “hub” to catalyze the events.

Help promote your organization by helping us promote bicycling. Be creative!

Where is BikeFest?

BikeFest is anywhere and everywhere around the Pittsburgh region. Each event will start in a different location. The calendar will have location details.