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	Jump On The Bike Shuttle at Mission Street CVS UCSC Bicycle Programs & Services TAPS encourages you to join the thousand plus commuters who ride their bikes daily to UCSC. Using a bike to get around can reduce your carbon footprint, give you a good workout, reduce your energy consumption, and prevent congestion PLUS it can be lots of fun! TAPS offers a variety of programs to support those that chose bicycles as their main mode of travel. Click on the categories before to find out more…. • Bike Safety for all Cyclists • Choosing Safe Bike Routes In Santa Cruz • TAPS Bike Shuttle • OPERS Bike Maintenance & Repair Clinic • Bike Licensing • Bike 'N Shower Program • 0% Interest Bike Loan Program • Bike Parking at UC Santa Cruz • Emergency Ride Home Program

HEADLINES

TAPS Bike Helmet Give-away
On Wednesday, May 9th, TAPS and the Student Environmental Center (SEC) will be conducting a bike helmet give-away from 2:00pm-6:00pm, while supplies last, at the Barn Theater. Helmets are available to UCSC afflilates; UCSC student or employee ID card is required. Bike safety information and a cyclist survey will also be available. For more information email cacrowe@ucsc.edu.

Bike To Work Week/Day
Transportation and Parking Services will join with Ecology Action to host the 25th Annual Santa Cruz County Bike Week, May 4 - 12, 2012. The Bike Week program aims to provide a safe, supportive and festive environment for local commuters to try traveling by bike.

On Thursday, May 10th, cyclists get a free breakfast at sites throughout Santa Cruz County, including four UCSC sites available from 6:30am - 9:30am:

UCSC Women's Center, Cardiff House
UCSC "Top of the Bike Path"
UCSC Bike Coop, Bay Tree Plaza
Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Beginning cyclists can sign-up to join an experienced cyclist to bike to the campus at the Bike Buddy Program. Other resources to help you ride your bike safely are also available online. Learn more about the many events taking place during Bike Week here.