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Ride Your Bike To This Weekend's Mountain View Art & Wine Festival, Sept. 7-8

Ride on over! At this weekend's big Mountain View Art & Wine Festival, free valet bicycle parking will be offered near the corner of Castro and Church Streets thanks to Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition.

Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) exists to promote increased cycling in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. To accomplish this goal, SVBC advocates for improved and expanded bicycle infrastructure and other facilities, including bike lanes, paths, racks, lockers, accommodating traffic signals, capacity on transit, and more. Additionally, SVBC promotes bicycle culture through events and activities such as Bike to Work Day, Bicycle Friendly Workplace, and Valet Bike Parking at a variety of area events. To learn more, visit http://bikesiliconvalley.org/

The Friends of Stevens Creek Trail promotes community pride and involvement in the completion, enhancement, and enjoyment of the Stevens Creek Trail and Wildlife Corridor. To learn more, visit http://stevenscreektrail.org

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The Reach 3 of Stevens Creek Trail provides an opportunity for many local residents to ride their bicycles from the North side of Central Expressway over a pedestrian bridge and into downtown Mountain View. There couldn't be a better way to experience the festival than after a pleasant ride along this beautiful urban trail that follows the Stevens Creek out to the Bay.

The festival, presented by the Chamber of Commerce Mountain View, takes place Sept. 7-8 from 10am to 6pm on Castro Street. Admission is free.

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WHEN:   September 7-8, 2013. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.

WHERE:  On Castro Street between El Camino Real and Evelyn Avenue in Mountain View CA.

INFO-LINE:  650-968-8378 

WEBSITE:  http://www.miramarevents.com/mountainview

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