PLEASE REGISTER HERE: http://www.biketexas.org/advocacy/cyclists-in-suits
Joining on Facebook is great and gets the event more exposure, but we need you to sign up at the link above for accurate planning. Thank you!
What:
BikeTexas Cyclists in Suits – Texas Bike Lobby Day is a biennial event held during the Texas Legislature's regular sessions. It is great opportunity for Texas cyclists to share their love of cycling with their state legislators. The goal is to have cyclists from every legislative district in Texas visit the capitol with our staff and remind the legislature that we are voters and we want them to represent our cycling interests. Please join us!
What to Wear:
Come dressed for business! It strengthens our image at the Capitol when people who ride bikes wear suits or similar professional attire while lobbying elected officials for better laws and infrastructure.
There will be lots of walking on lobby day, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
When:
Monday, March 30, 2015
Where:
Capitol Auditorium
Capitol Extension, Room E1.004
Meet:
8:30 am
Room E1.004
Beginning Brief:
9:00 am
Get briefed on the important issues and to learn best practices for meeting with legislators.
Meet Your Legislators:
Immediately following beginning brief
Visit legislative offices and meet with legislators and their staff about the bills of concern to Texas cyclists. In the course of the day, we will see the House or the Senate in session. We'll take a group photo with the Capitol as our backdrop, then retire to the BikeTexas offices for a happy hour before boarding buses for the trip home.
Lunch:
The Capitol Grill will be open in the Capitol Extension. Please anticipate approximately $10 per person for lunch.
Happy Hour:
When the work is done (target is 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm)
BikeTexas Headquarters, 1902 E. 6th St.
Travel Resources:
If you are interested in catching a ride by bus or carpool from Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, or San Antonio, or are interested in managing a ride from your area, you can indicate this on the registration form or email us at events@biketexas.org.
Many thanks to Cyclists in Suits sponsors Richardson Bike Mart, Bicycles Inc, and Hans Johnson!
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