Hands Across the Sand is TOMORROW (Saturday) June 25th!
Join a coalition of citizens and environmental organizations (including Surfrider Foundation, Urban Paradise Guild, Sierra Club, and Greenpeace) for the third Hands Across the Sand gathering against offshore drilling and in support of clean energy. The meeting spot is at 5th Street and Ocean Drive on South Beach at 10:30 AM.
Last June, Miami’s Hands Across the Sand event was the largest in the country! We will be joining hands on the beach at 5th Street to make a public statement about the clean energy future. Organizations will also be tabling and collecting petition signatures to place an anti-offshore drilling amendment on the November 2012 ballot.
For those who wish to bike to the beach, Emerge Miami will lead a ride from the Omni (Arsht Center) Metro-Mover Station. We will meet at 9 AM and ride over the Venetian Causeway to the Beach. Remember to bring plenty of water and sunscreen!
More details about Hands Across the Sand and the petition is on the Facebook event page.
In the past week alone, Emerge Miami has been all over the place. Last weekend’s monthly Critical Mass Ride took us through some lovely neighborhoods in Miami Springs. If you were listening to WLRN 91.3 FM on Monday, you might have also heard the excellent story they broadcast about Miami Bike Polo. Miami Herald journalist Haley White interviewed several Emergers talking about playing bike polo and the growing cycling community. If you missed it, here’s a link to the archived version. And, of course, you are invited to play on Fridays (7 PM) and Sundays (1 PM) at Jose Marti Park.
Here’s are the big events coming up in the next week or so…
THIS SATURDAY, June 18th – Bike Miami Rides – Miami City Hall, 10 AM
Bike Miami Rides have returned for the summer! Improve your riding skills and gain confidence when riding in traffic. This ride will include several skill-building sessions taught by League of American Bicyclist-certified instructors. After the education component, we will ride through Coconut Grove. More details…
Saturday, June 25th – Hands Across the Sand – 5th Street on South Beach, 10:30 AM //Bike Ride from Omni (Adrienne Arsht Center) Metro-Mover Station, 9 AM
Join a coalition of citizens and environmental organizations (including Surfrider Foundation, Urban Paradise Guild, Sierra Club, and Greenpeace) for the third Hands Across the Sand gathering against offshore drilling and in support of clean energy. Last June, Miami’s Hands Across the Sand event was the largest in the country! We will be joining hands on the beach at 5th Street to make a public statement about the clean energy future. Organizations will also be tabling and collecting petition signatures to place an anti-offshore drilling amendment on the November 2012 ballot.
For those who wish to bike to the beach, Emerge Miami will lead a ride from the Omni (Arsht Center) Metro-Mover Station. More details about Hands Across the sand on the Facebook event page.
Thursday June 30th – A Sketchy Party – Lester’s Cafe, 8 PM
Our friends at Beached Miami are launching their latest project with a party! The Sketchy Miami Portrait Project aims to foster a relationship between citizens and local artists through portraits. Artists promote their work by doing a portrait and citizens can submit photos for an artist to render. You can get a sneak peek of the excellent portraits to come at Sketchy Miami’s new site.
The party will feature live artists, FREE pizza (courtesy of Joey’s), cheap beer, and live music by Sam Friend. This is an event not to be missed! Check out the Facebook event page and follow @SketchyMiami (and @BeachedMiami, of course!) on Twitter.
National Bicycle Month has been packed with interesting activities, and this past week was no exception. Last Friday night’s Critical Mass was a huge hit, with over 500 participants! If you didn’t get a chance to make it, make sure to join our next Emerge Critical Mass on June 11. Bike Prom had a great turnout, check out our pictures on Beached Miami’s website. Lastly, the Miami Bike Polo BBQ was a great way to meet new people, have a good time and check out the afternoon games. Don’t worry if you missed it, we are doing one every month.
Last night’s Miami Bike Summit was a huge success! Advocates and government officials across the county came together to discuss the progress we’ve made and future improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians. A huge congratulations to Kathryn Moore and the South Florida Bike Coalition, who was awarded $5,000 for Ride Right, Drive Right signs in Miami!
Check out details for that and other activities to start off June below:
June 11 – Emerge Critical Mass
This month we will be meeting at the Brownsville Metrorail station for a stroll through Miami Springs. Look out for the route, which will be posted soon! As usual, we will be meeting at 10 AM. See you there!
Sunday Afternoons and Friday Evenings – Miami Bike Polo
If you haven’t made it yet, come check it out! Whether you’re interesting in participating in a game or merely spectating, there are mallets and plenty of space to hang out!
June 25- Hands Across the Sand Ride and Event
We will be celebrating the anniversary of last years Hands Across The Sand by riding from the Omni station to the Beach at 9 AM to participate in this great event that brings environmental awareness to light. Join hundreds of others to form a giant chain of holding hands on South Beach to say no to drilling for oil, and yes to clean energy. Look out for more details as the date approaches!
Emerge welcomes anyone interested in helping plan rides and events around the community. We meet Tuesday nights at Sweat Records, at 7 pm
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Come listen and share your ideas and concerns regarding cycling issues in the community. Local bicycle coordinators will be holding an open forum where everyone is welcomed and encouraged to participate. The summit will happen at The Grove Spot, from 5:30-9 pm.
Social Networking 5:30 – 7pm
Presentations 7 – 8pm
Q&A 8 – 9pm
Bike Prom is this weekend and we’re super stoked. Remember to dress in your favorite bicycle formal attire/90s homecoming garb! All bicyclists will get $5 cover at the Vagabond following the ride.
Also, make sure you check out our newly revamped Emerge Google Calendar by clicking on the calendar tab above! We’ll be posting all of our events there from now on.
National Bike Month is nothing without a good ride! It’s only mid-month; there are still a lot of fun and eventful events to be part of before the month is over. Whether you want to ride for a cause or just for fun, check out what’s going on:
May 29 – Emerge Miami’s Second Annual Bike Prom
Missed prom or just loved it so much you want to do it again… on your bike? Ride your bike and dance through the streets of Downtown Miami and around the bay in your best getup, and end your night appropriately at Vagabond’s 90’s Homecoming. We’re taking suggestions for the playlist (comment on this entry or join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter!) and will be crowning king and queen with the coolest prom gift anyone ever gave you. Meet at 8 PM at Government Center. Afterward, come with us to the Vagabond for 90s Homecoming! Cover is only $5 for all cyclists.
June 2 – Bike Summit
Local bicycle coordinators are reaching out to the community to explain what’s in the works and hearing what you have to say about cycling issues in the city. This will be an open forum, where everyone is welcome to ask questions and share their opinions. The summit will happen at The Grove Spot, from 5:30-9 pm.
Ongoing Events:
Bike Polo: Friday Nights And Sunday Afternoons
Bring your bike for a match or come as a spectator. The Miami Bike Polo webpage has all the information on this ongoing event.
A More Bike Friendly South Miami
The City of South Miami’s Green Task Force wants your help! Sign their petition at the South Miami Saturday farmer’s market (located at South Miami City Hall)! Stop by any Saturday between 9 AM and 2 PM across from Mack Cycle, buy some local produce and help South Miami become more bike friendly
Look out for:
June 25 – Hands Across The Sand
Hold hands on global day of action against oil drilling. Check out the Facebook event for more info.
July 9 – Sweet Treats Ride
Our Critical Mass ride for July will be another installment of the Sweet Treats Ride. This time we’re focusing on summer sweet treats, with several ice cream stops in the mix. Buena Vista Deli and Feverish Miami have already signed up. Look out for upcoming details!
As always, Emerge welcomes anyone interested in helping plan rides and events around the community. We meet Tuesday nights at Sweat Records, at 7 pm.
Ride your heart out, May is National Bicycle Month!
REMINDER: THIS SATURDAY, May 14- Emerge Critical Mass
We’ll be meeting at 10 AM at University Station for a ride through Coral Gables, The Grove, and over the Rickenbacker Causeway to Crandon Park. A picnic is in order so bring lunch, we’ll be providing snacks! Check out the route here or email us with any questions
May 17 – Board Game Night at Sweat Records
For your leisure, we will have, amongst other games: Trivial Pursuit, Boggle, Cranium, cards and Monopoly Deal. For those of you with a little more competitive side, join our Scrabble competition for a chance to win a gift certificate to Sweat and some money! Just want to watch? There are plenty of vegan snacks and coffee you can enjoy while you’re hanging out. Games will begin at 8 PM, $5 cover.
May 19 – Ride of Silence
The annual event going on it’s fifth year is organized to honor the lives of those who have been killed while riding bicycle and to promote safety. Remember, this is a silent ride! A brief ceremony will take place at 6:30 PM, and the ride itself begins at 7 PM. Meet at Key Biscayne, in the parking lot one block North from Miami Seaquarium. Helmets are required!
Don’t Forget Ongoing Events-
Bike Polo: Friday Nights And Sunday Afternoons
The Miami Bike Polo webpage has all the information on this ongoing event. The event has had great turnout, come check it out yourself!
A More Bike Friendly South Miami
The City of South Miami’s green task force wants to make South Miami more bicycle friendly. You can help by signing their petition at the South Miami Saturday farmer’s market! Stop by any Saturday between 9 AM and 2 PM across from Mack Cycle , buy some local produce and help South Miami become more bike friendly
And look out for 90’s Homecoming Bike Prom going on May 29 – It’ll be a 90s throwback theme! Come to Bike Prom and the 90s Homecoming at the Vagabond.
As always, if you’re interested in getting more involved, we meet every Tuesday, 7 PM at Sweat Records. All are welcome to come help organize and, of course, enjoy tasty vegan treats.
