*3rd Annual Wisconsin Bike Summit** * *Tuesday, April 19*** *********Madison Concourse Hotel*
*1 West Dayton, Madison, WI* *Save $10 when you register for the Summit by April 11. Register now at www.bfw.org <http://bfw.org/advocacy/index.php?category_id=4329>* *Register now *for the Wisconsin Bike Summit on April 19. Attending the Summit is not only inspiring, educational, and fun, but now more than ever we need you to stand in support of Wisconsin bicycling. *The Summit is the most important bicycling event of the year!* We are happy to welcome Wisconsin Secretary of Tourism Stephanie Klett<http://industry.travelwisconsin.com/Utility+Navigation/About+Us/Tourism+Department+Team/Executive/Stephanie+Klett/Stephanie+Klett.aspx>and Copenhagen's bicycling guru <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8223520.stm>Andreas R<http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8223520.stm> ΓΈ <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8223520.stm>hl<http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8223520.stm>as our key note speakers. Secretary Klett will kick-start our Summit with an opening session on the exciting bicycling opportunities in Wisconsin. Prior to leading Wisconsin Tourism, Secretary Klett traveled over 1,000,000 miles throughout Wisconsin promoting our state's special places through *Discover Wisconsin.* Andreas has led Copenhagen's bicycle program, making this city famous for being the world's best bicycling community. An amazing 40% of people who work or study in Copenhagen make their commutes by bike, and among folks who also live Copenhagen, the rate is even higher - about 55%. This is a huge change from the 1970's, when the percentage of Copenhagen residents who used the bicycle as everyday transportation was in the single digits - not unlike Wisconsin communities today. The Summit will include the following inspiring and social activities for every type of bicyclist: - Workshops<http://www.bfw.org/advocacy/index.php?category_id=4329&subcategory_id=7891>led by experts across the state covering topics from mountain biking to bike-friendly businesses. - Organized bike rides highlighting Madison's innovative bicycle facilities. - A pre-event Happy Hour and post-event celebratory social. - Meeting with your legislators <http://www.bfw.org/advocacy/index.php?category_id=4329&subcategory_id=6325>to educate and inform your political leaders on the importance of bicycling in Wisconsin. We can't move bicycling forward without you! Whether you are a bicycle business owner, a bike club leader, or a bike commuter, you are critical to making Wisconsin an even better place to be on a bike. *Overnight Accomodations:* Take advantage of a reduced room rate at the Madison Concourse Hotel for Summit attendees ($69 single/$79 double). Call by April 8th and ask for the Wisconsin Bike Summit discount. (800-356-8293). For attendees arriving the night before the Summit, there will be a Happy Hour taking place on Monday, April 18th from 7-9pm at the Brocach Irish Pub (7 W. Main Street, Madison). Share a beverage with bicylists and leaders from across the state! ________________________ Amanda White Associate Director Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin (608) 251-4456 [email protected] www.bfw.org
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