Tenth Annual Bike Fest Celebrates All Hogs on Bikes
The Office for Sustainability will host the 10th annual Bike Fest as part of the 2024 Earth Week lineup of events. Bike Fest aims to increase awareness of the opportunities that exist around riding for recreation and transportation. The Office for Sustainability will team up with community partners and RSOs to host an afternoon of bike-focused fun, education and encouragement.
Bike Fest will be co-located with Future Earth Festival, happening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Union Mall. This celebration will offer an array of information from local organizations, live music, in-person screen printing, refreshments and much more.
Everyone is welcome for this celebration of bikes. Haven't ridden in a while? No problem! This event will have something for everyone. Come visit with us and learn more about biking on campus.
To learn more about bicycling at the U of A, visit bike.uark.edu
About the Office for Sustainability: The mission of the University of Arkansas Office for Sustainability (OFS) is to motivate, facilitate, and coordinate responsible practices through partnerships with students, faculty, and staff across all campus departments. The OFS uses the campus as a living laboratory by overseeing the implementation of the University
Contacts
Emma Armendariz, active transportation coordinator
Office for Sustainability
479-575-7101,
erarmend@uark.edu
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