Greenville City Council Declares May National Bike Month in Greenville, South Carolina

Online, May 1, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Greenville City Council has declared May National Bike Month in Greenville, South Carolina. May 9 is Bike-to-School day and May 18 is Bike-to-Work day, according to Andy Meeker, Bikeville. Meeker adds, "Bikeville, the City of Greenville's Bicycle Friendly Community initiative, has numerous events planned for National Bike Month, and is excited by the number of partners and organizations planning, supporting and promoting bicycling during May. More information can be found on the City of Greenville website.

Pedal Chic (the first women's-specific shop in the country) located in downtown Greenville is partnering with three Greenville organizations to share cycling experience and knowledge, and to make cycling available to more residents in the community. "It makes sense for us to work with the City of Greenville, LiveWell Greenville and the community bike groups sponsored by Building Dreams Mentoring Program (Sterling Spinners and Nicholtown Spinners) to promote the Greenville Hospital System's Swamp Rabbit Trail. Our mission is to get more people on bikes and to adopt biking as a mode of transportation, exercise and socializing," says Robin Bylenga, proprietor of Pedal Chic.

On Friday, May 4 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm, Pedal Chic will be hosting an informational open house on the Patio @ Pedal Chic so folks can learn more about the Building Dream Mentoring Program, their bicycle clubs and how the public can become involved in the life of a Greenville area child. All are invited to attend.

"We will be participating in various activities during the month of May in our shop and with our partners, Greenville Hospital System, and the City of Greenville, to promote National Bike Month sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists. Pedal Chic is available to discuss all aspects of bike safety and awareness, choosing equipment and advocacy issues", Bylenga offers. Pedal Chic also offers group support for road rides, trail rides and family rides, to help cyclists of all levels become comfortable on the road. More information on the group rides can be found on the website of Pedal Chic.

Please contact Pedal Chic if you would like photos, quotes, news clips and a location to host events and press conferences. We will be happy to take you on a guided tour. Our mission is to promote cycling during the month of May, and everyday throughout the year.

For more information please contact Robin Bylenga (864)242-2442 or Wendy Lynam (864) 517-4617.

About Pedal Chic: Robin Bylenga founded Pedal Chic, the first women's specific bike shop in the country, in 2010 after working in a traditional bike shop. She identified specific needs desired by women and their passionfor bicycling, and it is her mission to fulfill those needs.