For those living in South Florida the first anual bike day is being held in Coral Gables October 23...
It was the summer of 1817 when Karl Drais invented a walking machine with two same-size in-line wheels mounted on a wooden frame. The device was propelled by pushing the feet against the ground, thus rolling a person and the deviceforward in a sort of gliding walk. This invention evolved into what we know today as the popular bicycles. Currently, there are more than a billion bicycles worldwide, with about 70 million in the United States. Learning to ride a bike is a classic rite of passage and is often used by adults because of its many physical, social and eco-friendly benefits. No matter what your age is, if you’re an avid bicycle fan don’t miss the firstGables Bike Day, to be held onSunday, October 23 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Come on your bicycles, skates, or on your own two feet to celebrate this event on Ponce de Leon Boulevard from Miracle Mile to Fred B. Harnett/Ponce Circle Park. Enjoy a fun-filled family day with music, food, children’s activities, bike tours, and other demonstrations.
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