Chattanooga, TN -- To
encourage activity among Hamilton County residents, Step ONE and
the Chattanooga Bicycle Task Force will provide a free bike valet
service for Riverbend Festival patrons this
year. The bike
parking area will be situated at the downtown end of the Walnut
Street Bridge each night of Riverbend (except Monday) from 5-11
pm. Festival goers will be encouraged to park at the
Amnicola Marsh and ride the Riverwalk to the Walnut Street Bridge
– providing the most convenient and fun way to get to
Riverbend!
The ride is
approximately 4 miles and should take between 20 and 30 minutes to
travel. The Riverwalk is fully lighted and extra security
staff will be on patrol. This is an excellent way to justify
those Riverbend treats!
“I commend
County Mayor Claude Ramsey’s Step ONE initiative.
Getting our community active and eating healthy will pay off
with lower obesity rates and lower health care costs,” said
Ron Littlefield, Mayor of Chattanooga. “And biking to
Riverbend is a fun way to get the whole family started on a more
active lifestyle,” he said.
For more
information, call Gina Hatler at 209-6117 or go to www.hcstep1.org. 
