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Members discuss bike-friendly streetscape and idea for Sweet Home bike-a-thon
Summary
A committee member shared photos from a towns' bike-focused streetscape and suggested exploring a Sweet Home bike-a-thon or tourism event after July 4 to promote fitness and local businesses and support causes like diabetes or mental health.
A committee member shared images from Ken Bronson’s cross-country ride and described a small town that uses decorated bicycles and bike trails to promote tourism and fitness. The member said the town’s streetscape work has increased physical activity and brought in bicyclists who support local businesses.
Members discussed the idea of organizing an annual bike-a-thon or similar event in Sweet Home that could showcase the town and raise funds for health causes; one member suggested inviting Ken to speak after July 4 and noted his son runs similar events. The committee agreed to explore the idea before committing to a date.
