Get on a bike! The 3rd Annual Youth Bike Summit – Feb. 15th-18th

Recycle-A-Bicycle and The New School present this three-day national conference geared toward youth, bicycles, education, and advocacy.

February 15, 2013 – February 17, 2013 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

On Friday February 15, the event will include a keynote address by Enrique Penalosa, former major of Bogota, Colombia and alternative transportation advocate, and a showcase of The New School’s bike-related student work as well as a free helmet giveaway, panel discussions and a design charrette. Various workshops are planned for Saturday and Sunday.

Friday’s event will be held at Wollman Hall, 65 West 11th Street, 5th floor. Saturday & Sunday’s location will be posted soon.

Event is free to all New School students, faculty and staff.

Others may purchase one- or three-day passes online at:http://youthbikesummit2013-eac2.eventbrite.com/#

2013 Sponsors include: Planet Bike, Bike New York, New York Cycle Club, Rolling Orange, League of American Bicyclists, Transportation Alternatives, Bicycle Habitat and The New School.