City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 9, 2015

CONTACT: Janet Godon, GetAbout Columbia Outreach Coordinator, 874-7460

It's a Wonderful Ride: Holiday Lights Bicycle Tour

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

GetAbout Columbia, in partnership with Columbia Parks and Recreation and Lucky's Market, invite cyclists on a free, 6 mile bicycle tour of holiday light displays. It's a Wonderful Ride: Holiday Lights Bicycle Tour will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 13. The ride will start at Lucky's Market, 111 S. Providence.

GetAbout Columbia ride leaders will guide cyclists on a slow-paced tour of festive holiday decorations found in and around downtown Columbia, surrounding campuses and residential neighborhoods.  Prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed rider and best-decorated bike. Warm beverages and treats will be available courtesy of Lucky's Market.

All participants must be comfortable riding on city streets. Participants must wear a helmet and have bicycles outfitted with front and rear lights. Registered cyclists will receive a gift bag including a bicycle taillight.  Route maps will be provided at the start of the ride. Register online at GoColumbiaMo.com or call Columbia Parks and Recreation 573-874-7460 or 573-874-7700. Weather related cancellation information can be found by calling 573-874-7663.  For more information about the ride visit GoColumbiaMo.com or call 573-874-7460.

Funding for GetAbout Columbia is provided by the Federal Highway Administration's Non-Motorized Transportation Program.



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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