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KPAA advises businesses to be bike friendly, with mini-series

June 12, 19, 26—KILLINGTON— There are a few simple ways to broadcast a business as bike friendly, making visitors more likely to stop in. The KPAA is pulling together the experts and sharing that knowledge with a free mini-series being held Tuesdays, June 12, 19, and 26 at 12:30 p.m. The event is free, but RSVPs are required: email sarah@killingtonpico.org.

June 12 will be the topic, “The ABCs of Mountain Bike Recreation.” Bring questions about the sport and experts will answer them. Learn vocabulary and answers to common visitor questions to be ready for the summer.

June 19 will tackle “Trail Systems.” Where is the closest trail access to your business? What trails should you suggest to beginning, intermediate and advanced riders? What does our regional bike system look like? What resources are available and how can you get them for your business? Have all of these questions answered.

Then, on June 26, join “Build Your Own Bike Rack, and Other Inexpensive Ways to Upgrade Your Facility.” There are a few simple ways to be seen as a bike friendly business, making visitors more likely to stop in. Learn how to make a bike rack from someone who’s done it in the past, as well as some simple tricks to help mountain bikers here on vacation.

The KPAA is located at 2319 US-4, Killington. There are many mountain bike paths built in the area this summer.

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