It’s a classic New Year’s resolution for countless individuals: Be more active in the new year. Often, fulfilling that goal becomes a task in and of itself with gyms packed in early weeks of the year.
Fort Worthians can get a good jump on staying active outside the weight room in a partnership between Fort Worth Bike Sharing and Blue Zones Project. They’re offering free bike rentals (BCycles) on the first Friday of every month, beginning this Friday.
The “Free First Fri-Yay!” program, a well-being improvement initiative led by Texas Health Resources, starts this Friday at Gateway Park – at Fort Worth Bike Sharing’s newest bike station– in a kickoff event featuring a leisurely five-mile ride, with the option of a shorter, two-mile ride.
Fort Worth Bike Share will lead the ride and Blue Zones Project will have activities for folks of all ages. “The kick-off event encourages natural movement, social interaction, family time—all Blue Zones Project principles known for improving well-being,” a press release announcing the program reads.
The first free ride of the year gets rolling from 2 to 4 p.m. this Friday, weather permitting, at Gateway Park East Trailhead, 5400 E. 1st St. Check the Blue Zones Project Fort Worth and Fort Worth Bike Sharing Facebook pages before heading out.
Free First Fri-Yay BCycle day passes are available at any kiosk with the promo code 92020 or through the BCycle app with code 92020APP on the following dates:
- Jan. 3
- Feb. 7
- March 6
- April 3
- May 1
- June 5
- July 3
- Aug. 7
- Sept. 4
- Oct. 2
- Nov. 6
- Dec. 4
Riders can bring their own bikes or reserve a free BCycle by registering at friyay-kickoff-ride.eventbrite.com. And don’t forget your helmets.
