Wabasha’s new Public Bike program surpasses “registered user” goal in the first two months.

ABOUT THE BIKE SHARE PROGRAM

• Bikes are free for the first 10 hours and need to be returned by 10 pm each day.

• No charge will be generated if the bike is returned within 10 hours.

• Bikes are located downtown Wabasha on Main Street at Heritage Park by the sidewalk under the Wabasha Interstate bridge.

• A credit card, a smartphone and the app are all that is needed to unlock a bike.

• Download the QR Code found on the sign to learn more about the Bloom app.

• This program is made possible by Wabasha Bike/Walk Advocates, comprised of a group of city officials, local merchants and citizens with assistance from SHIP Coordinator, Tina Moen. Sign and bike graphics designed by Kirsten Ford/Focus Design.

For information on what it means to partner with Wabasha County SHIP on healthy eating, physical activity, and/or tobacco-free environment projects, please email Tina Moen or call her at 651-565-5200.

Wabasha Biking Guide is now available with SHIP support.

Craig Falkum, a member of the Wabasha Walk/Bike Advocates, submitted a grant application to Wabasha County SHIP on behalf of the Wabasha Bicycle Club, Inc. with a goal of increasing access to bike routes. Eric Pierson, also a member of Wabasha Walk/Bike Advocates, worked diligently to identify routes and rest stops along the way. The Wabasha Biking Guide was made available online June 2019. Printed copies are available at Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber of Commerce while supplies last.

Check out page 23 of the Biking Guide which shows the City of Wabasha’s 1, 3 and 5 mile routes. These route markings have been freshly painted making them easier to follow. You can now check out Wabasha’s bike share bikes for FREE to use on these routes.

View the Wabasha Biking Guide here.
Learn more about the City of Wabasha Public Bikes program here.

Wabasha’s NEW Public Bikes kick-off celebration is June 14.

Join us for the celebration at Heritage Park under the bridge from 5-7 pm!

Enjoy the following events:

Try the Bike Share Bicycles and BikeMN bike fleet - and participate in a Poker Run at 5:30pm

Attendees will be able to participate in a Poker Run (see below) using the new bike share bicycles and BikeMN fleet bikes. People can also bring their own. Children should bring their own bikes & helmets and have adult supervision.

Meet Me Under The Bridge Summer Concert Series

After the kick-off celebration, the first concert in the series will feature "Flipside" performing rockabilly style music from 7-8:30 pm. A food vendor will be on site for each concert. More information here.

* The Poker Run begins when you check in and receive a score sheet and route map. Typically, there are five (or seven) checkpoints along the route and you will draw a card at each one. You draw a card, it will then be noted on your score sheet and you will ride on to the next checkpoint. Prizes will be awarded.

What is the Public Bike Share Program?

With coordination help from the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP), Wabasha Bike/Walk Advocates have secured six Republic Bikes for the City of Wabasha Public Bikes program. The bikes have coaster brakes, fenders, a chain guard and non-inflatable tires (similar to the photo). Bikes have a basket on the handlebars and are designed for short distance rides.

HOW TO USE THE BIKES:

• Bikes are free for the first 10 hours and need to be returned by 10 pm each day.

• No charge will be generated if the bike is returned within 10 hours.

• Bikes are located downtown Wabasha on Main Street at Heritage Park by the sidewalk under the Wabasha Interstate bridge.

• A credit card, a smartphone and the app are all that is needed to unlock a bike.

• Download the QR Code to learn more about the Bloom app.

SPECIAL THANKS

This program is made possible by Wabasha Bike/Walk Advocates, comprised of a group of city officials, local merchants and citizens, with assistance from SHIP Coordinator Tina Moen. The group met for almost a year to find a way to provide bicycles for visitors and local residents who do not have a bike and want to explore the community to be active. Wabasha Public Works Director, Tony Johnson, has been helpful in identifying how the city can aid this venture and is the fiscal agent for the SHIP-funded project. Bike shop owner, Dave Wogen, of River Rider Cycle first proposed the idea and helped locate vendors. The Wabasha Main Street organization has been supportive as a great way to get people interested in the historic downtown and to be a healthy way to explore an active river town.

If you would like information on what it means to partner with Wabasha County SHIP on healthy eating, physical activity, and/or tobacco-free environment projects, please email Tina Moen or call her at 651-565-5200.

Wabasha Bike/Walk group is asking residents to help plan the future of walking and biking in the Wabasha area.

The Wabasha Bike/Walk advocate group recently received a grant from Wabasha SHIP to purchase six new bicycles which can be used by the public starting summer 2019. Advocates are now planning biking and walking routes that will connect with existing routes as well as places of interest in the Wabasha area.

Hosted by Wabasha SHIP, the group wants to hear ideas from residents that can lead to healthier citizens through walking and biking. Be sure to attend their next meeting and share your ideas!

Next meeting:
Feb. 13, 2019, 2:30 pm
Wabasha County Courthouse Annex meeting room

For more information, email Tina Moen, SHIP Coordinator, or call her at 651-565-5200.