Bike Anaconda Day

September 5, 2024

On September 5, 2024 Anaconda’s Main Street group encourages everyone to bike or walk to school, work and errands. Our beautiful town is the perfect place to ride a bike and it is such a healthy and fun way to commute.

To make it worth your while, kids will receive fun treats and prizes for riding or walking to school and adults will get great bargains and freebies from participating businesses. There will also be free rear bike lights and drawings for other great gear for everyone who rides to the final Community Market that evening.

So grab your bike and helmet and Bike Anaconda!

Pedestrian Safety Tips from Bike Walk Montana:

FOLLOW THE RULES

  • Walk on the sidewalk. If one is not available, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.

  • Obey all pedestrian traffic signals.

  • Do not leave the curb and walk into the path of a vehicle that is too close to stop.

  • When crossing mid-block, always yield to the motor vehicle.

  • Drivers are required to yield for pedestrians at intersections regardless of if there is a marked crosswalk.

BE VISIBLE

  • Wear reflective clothing or a light at night so drivers can see you.

CROSS STREETS SAFELY

  • Cross only at intersections when possible.

  • Clearly indicate your intention to cross the street.

  • Always look before crossing.

  • Make eye contact with the driver.

  • Never assume a driver will give you the right-of-way.

AVOID DISTRACTIONS

  • Do not text or talk on a cell phone when walking along or across streets.

  • Avoid using headphones; listen to what’s happening around you.

  • Avoid alcohol consumption; it impairs your safety as a pedestrian.

We are grateful to our sponsors for their support of this event:

Top 5 Reasons to Participate:

Save gas money

It’s heart healthy

It’s fun!

No parking hassles

Environment friendly - Love Your Mother

Bicycle Safety Tips from Bike Walk Montana:

BICYCLES ARE VEHICLES

  • A bicycle is a legal vehicle with the same rights and responsibilities as a motor vehicle.

SIGNAL TURNS AND BE PREDICTABLE

  • Bicyclists must use proper hand signals when turning left or right or changing lanes. don’t weave in and out of traffic.

RIDING AT NIGHT

  • Bicyclists must use a front light, a rear reflector or light, and reflective material on the sides when riding at night.

OBEY THE TRAFFIC LAWS

  • Obey all traffic signs and signals

  • When riding slower than other traffic, ride as far to the right as safety allows, except when turning or passing. Stay clear of the door zone.

  • Bicyclists may legally use the full lane.

  • Bicyclists should use turn lanes.

  • Bicyclists are NOT required to use a bike lane of shoulder.

  • Always ride single file on two-lane roads.

  • Bicyclists must yield to pedestrians on sidewalks and in crosswalks.

NEVER RIDE AGAINST TRAFFIC

REMEMBER: WEARING YOUR HELMET COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!

Ride your bike to any of these participating businesses for a special deal on September 5th:

Anaconda Bicycles

Anaconda Outdoor

Beautiful Life Clothing Boutique

The Bighorn Bottle Shop & Wine Bar

Coffee Corral

The Hangout Cafe

Jordi’s Cantina

Northern Hall Tap Room

The Revolver

Smelter City Brewing

Sven’s Bicycles of Anaconda