3rd Annual Holiday Toys & Mittens Bike Ride December 13, 2008

3rd Annual Holiday Toys & Mittens Bike Ride

Financial times are tough for many, but through the power of community, we CAN make a difference.




A holiday bike ride to collect toys and warm clothing for families in need. Benefits Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services

Saturday December 13, 2008 :: 11:00 AM
Meet at Mission Gold Line Station in South Pasadena
905 Meridian Av., South Pasadena 91030

Bring a new unwrapped toy or article of warm clothing. Donated gifts will support Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services.

Come dressed in your finest holiday duds with decorated bicycles and get a chance to win fabulous prizes!

Holiday tunes played from C.I.C.L.E.'s on-board sound system will fill the air as we wind through scenic South Pasadena on a short five-mile ride that will make stops at pre-placed collection boxes to retrieve donations with cargo bikes and bike trailers.

People that cannot attend the ride may deliver their donation(s) to these participating merchants through December 12.

Papa Don's Deli -- 303 Pasadena Ave., South Pasadena (626) 799-8397
The Munch Company --1028 Mission St., South Pasadena (626) 441-1036
Nicole's Gourmet Foods -- 921 Meridian Ave. Unit B, South Pasadena (626) 403-5751
Videotheque -- 1005 Mission St, South Pasadena, CA 91030 (626) 403-6621

This ride is part of C.I.C.L.E.'s Urban Expeditions ride series, and is a great way for the beginning or novice cyclist to experience all of the joys of city bicycling in a relaxed and carefree environment. Participants 18 and younger are required to wear a helmet and must be escorted by a parent or guardian. Children 9 and younger should be on a tag-a-long, bike trailer, tandem, or other safe child-carrying device. This ride is free to all, and fully supported. For more information call 323.478.0060.

Visit www.cicle.org or call 323.478.0060 for more information

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Cyclists Inciting Change thru Live Exchange (C.I.C.L.E.) is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization working to promote the bicycle as a viable, healthy, and sustainable transportation choice. www.cicle.org. Urban Expeditions rides are made possible, in part, with support from REI.

Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services offers community programs, special education, and residential treatment for families and children in need in the San Gabriel Valley. www.hathaway-sycamores....

Official Website: http://www.CICLE.org