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CONTACT:   Brie Turek (407) 246-3106
Cheryl Henry (407) 246-3582

BICYCLING MAGAZINE NAMES ORLANDO
ONE OF 20 CITIES FOR 2005 BIKETOWN U.S.A. PROGRAM

City of Orlando To Participate In Unique Bicycling Program For Local Residents

WHAT: What happens when you give someone the gift of a bike? The citizens of Orlando and the readers of Bicycling magazine will find out soon enough.

The editors of Bicycling have selected Orlando as one of their 20 BikeTown USA markets around the country for 2005.

Today, 50 bikes from leading bicycle manufacturer Giant will be given away to 50 Orlando area residents that entered an essay contest explaining how having a new bike could change their lives (weight loss, self improvement, running errands), or how they would use a bike to commute to work.

All participants will chronicle their experiences for the next 3 months. In addition to new bikes, winners will receive Cat Eye computers to track mileage, Kryponite bike locks, Bell helmets, rear-flashers and other cycling gear.

WHO: District 3 Commissioner Vicki Vargo will be on hand with BikeTown USA Representatives to congratulate the Orlando-area winners on their new bicycles.

For more information on BikeTown USA and Bike To Work, and for a complete list of participating cities, please visit www.bicycling.com/biketown.

WHEN: Today, Monday, May 9, 2005
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Blue Jacket Park in Baldwin Park
2501 General Reese Avenue

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