We are thrilled to announce that Cycle Sanpete has officially become a proud member of the Sanpete County Chamber of Commerce!
Community Rides & Activities
Our primary mission is to unite the community through the love of cycling. Visit our events page regularly for updates on family-friendly rides and activities. Our community rides are not only dedicated to bringing the community together but are also designed to support our local businesses. Many of our rides conclude at a local eatery or shop, such as the Mt. Pleasant Mercantile or Candies on Main, for example.
Incentive Programs
We also have a fun Incentive Program designed to motivate people to ride their bikes to daily destinations! We encourage bicycle rides to local establishments such as cafes, drink shacks, and restaurants by offering free items like ice cream, drinks, coffee, etc. To be eligible for free goodies, all you have to do is ride your bike over! Items are subsidized by our generous donors in exchange for a comprehensive social media promotional package. Join us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest promotions! If you are a business interested in sponsoring bicycle rides by subsidizing complimentary goodies, please reach out to Jill Colby at cyclesanpete@gmail.com. We will discuss the location you would like to support and what your online marketing package will include. With over 11,000 followers on Instagram, you are sure to get noticed!
Infrastructure Support
Our vision extends beyond individual rides – we aim to transform our cities into bike-friendly havens. We are actively working to secure funding for infrastructure and trail improvements. One major project in the pipeline is the development of a high-safety, high-comfort bike path connecting Fairview to Gunnison, creating a seamless link between our communities and daily destinations. Explore our Letters of Support to understand the impact and importance of this initiative.
Biking Infrastructure Studies
Investing in biking infrastructure is not just about creating paths; it's about cultivating thriving destinations. Numerous studies have highlighted the positive correlation between bike-friendly infrastructure and increased business profits. Studies show that cities with well-developed cycling infrastructure experienced a significant boost in local business revenues. A crowd of people will do more for your business than a parking lot will ever do! In fact, a city in Toronto not only improved walking and biking trails in front of local businesses, but they drew people in with curbside patios. These appealing destinations increased their local business profits by a whopping 49%!
In another example, Salt Lake City adopted an open street concept to encourage people to get out, walk, and bike to downtown businesses. They significantly limited through traffic. This concept was a major success, leading to a 19% increase in business profits over one summer!
By supporting pleasant walking and biking infrastructure, our roads can become destinations, ultimately supporting the resilience of our local Sanpete businesses. We firmly believe that our roads can be destinations, and by supporting biking infrastructure, we can enhance the economic vitality of our communities!
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