May 19-24, 2003

The 4th Annual Walk & Roll Festival returns again, Monday, May 19 through Saturday, May 24, in conjunction with California Bike Commute Week and Clean Air Month. A week of fun events are being planned "to celebrate and promote walking, bicycling, and other diverse transportation choices for a healthier Ukiah Valley." All events are free and meet at various locations in and around Ukiah.

Events planned for this year include a family fun ride, free breakfasts for carpoolers, cyclists and walking commuters; a community leaders mileage competition, an errand race between cyclists and motorists, a wheelchair errand race, group walks, and affordable helmets for sale. In addition to walking and bicycling, “diverse transportation choices” include carpooling, riding transit, skating, and telecommuting—for a more active, healthful lifestyle and sustainable environment.

The festival is organized by the Ukiah Valley Walk & Roll Coalition. Sponsors include Ukiah Community Center, Mendocino Council of Governments, Mendocino County Air Quality Management District, North Coast Striders, Showers Pass, Inc., and other generous contributors.

For more information, contact the Ukiah Valley Walk & Roll Coalition at 463-1859.