The C.
Pharr team has been working on a fun new project that we know you all would
love to hear about! Uptown Ciclovía is making its way to Dallas this Memorial
Day, and everyone is invited to experience Uptown Dallas in a new and exciting
way! Ciclovías across the nation are unique events that temporarily shut down
and transform city streets into urban parks for people to experience the city
by foot, bicycle, rollerblades, skates and more.
Ciclovía is a Spanish term that means "bicycle path," also
known as Open Streets in the United States. Originating in Bogatá, Colombia in
1976, Ciclovías were created in an effort to make Colombia a safer cycling
city. Today, Ciclovías have been successfully taking place and gaining momentum
for years in major cities around the country. Each Ciclovía event brings
communities closer together and motivates city residents to evaluate the
activity in their lives.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, May 26, Uptown Dallas,
Inc. in partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, will organize the
first ever 1.25-mile, car-free route connecting the Katy Trail to Klyde Warren
Park and the Dallas Arts District via Cedar Springs Road and Harwood Street. People
of all ages are encouraged to utilize this closed-off section of Cedar Springs
Road to run, bike, walk, play, etc.
Not only will Uptown Ciclovía be open to bikers and runners,
but it will also be available to other heart-healthy activities put on by local
vendors. Yoga, boot camp and other similar classes will be held along the route
to demonstrate the fun ways health can be incorporated into daily routines. This
is a FREE event, and residents of
Dallas can enter the route at any point – there is no starting point or finish
line.
Below is a news clip the C. Pharr team secured on FOX 4’s
“In The Now” with Natalie Solis. Watch the segment featuring Uptown Ciclovía
steering committee member Joseph Pitchford as he discusses this exciting event!
And, be sure to tune in to WFAA’sGood Morning Texas this Monday, May 19 when the Uptown team demonstrates
the “Ciclovía fun” live in-studio.
Uptown Ciclovia Clip via FOX 4 DFW
We hope to see you, your family and your friends at this inaugural Uptown Dallas event! For more information check out www.uptownciclovia.org.
Uptown Ciclovia Clip via FOX 4 DFW
We hope to see you, your family and your friends at this inaugural Uptown Dallas event! For more information check out www.uptownciclovia.org.
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