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Press Release i June 2, 1997 ~ FOR IMMEDI E RELEASE I FOR MORE I FORMATION CONTACT: Jim ~Icox Bicycle Challe ge'97 Mailing Addr 1574 Coburg oad, Suite 237 Eugene., OR 9 001 54.1-554-7681 541-686-0876 Bicycle Challenge offers Tandem Taxi Over 30 area usinesses have joined forces for the Bicycle Challenge, continuing this week through the 7t .Thousands of area cyclists will take to the streets in support of the most efficient form of trans rtation -the bicycle. Two groups a offering Tandem Taxi service. Tony Pendergast from Burley Design Cooperative is ferrying Ma lys Craig from the Bureau of Land Management to and from work. She will be picked up tod at the end of work at 3:30 from the Bureau of Land Management on Chad Drive. To speak to M rlys directly call 683-6457. Dave Niles off rs Tandem Taxi service on the University of Oregon. His service is for evening transportation, and includes a triple tandem, capable of carrying two additional riders, such as a parent and chid. To talk to Dave directly call 687-0487, ext 124. This year the icycle Challenge offered cyclists Commuter Discount Cards, good for discounts at participating bi a shops and other area businesses. In addition to the discounts, the commuter cards are g for admission to a party at the the Wild Duck Music Hall, Friday, June 6th from 4:30 to 7 pm. he party will allow area cyclists an opportunity to meet and share their mutual dedication to cling. The Bicyycle C allenge culminates with the Human Powered Parade, Saturday June 7. The Human Powe d Parade assembles at 9:30 pm at the Farmer's Union at 5th and Olive. The parade begins at 10:30 and winds around the city center, ending in more festivities at where it began. All for s of human powered locomotion can be seen at this event, which is free to the public. (end) i