{"id":7503,"date":"2015-04-03T09:10:36","date_gmt":"2015-04-03T16:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/?p=7503"},"modified":"2015-04-06T11:49:15","modified_gmt":"2015-04-06T18:49:15","slug":"bike-the-underline-10-mile-block-party-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/somimag.com\/bike-the-underline-10-mile-block-party-2\/","title":{"rendered":"BIKE \u201cTHE UNDERLINE\u201d 10-MILE BLOCK PARTY"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/a>

On Saturday, March 21, 2015, cyclists enjoyed safe and car-free cycling along the 10-miles of paved pathway beneath Metrorail, as part of \u201cBike The Underline<\/i>,\u201d a signature event of the county\u2019s annual Bike305 Month celebrations in March.\u00a0 As part of the event, four Metrorail stations also offered free family festivities. Guests enjoyed entertainment, art shows, health and fitness checkups, a kids\u2019 bike rodeo, yoga and zumba sessions, food trucks, and guided bike tours. They also helped with plantings to create a new park, just south of the Dadeland North Metrorail Station. The event provided an opportunity to envision The Underline\u2019s future and how South Miami will transform its streets into a cycling-friendly community.<\/strong><\/p>\n

BIKE THE UNDERLINE<\/strong> was the inaugural Bike305 Month event shining the spotlight on what will be a 10-mile linear park connecting municipalities, public transportation, and surrounding businesses and area attractions.<\/p>\n

The Underline, currently under design, will showcase a designated commuter-cycling highway, a separated pedestrian and recreational path, water stations, Metrorail station and intersection improvements, and aesthetically-placed lighting ensuring a safe environment at all hours.<\/p>\n

Cyclists from all over Miami-Dade County got a chance to experience riding the paved path underneath the Metrorail light-rail system from downtown Miami to Dadeland.\u00a0\u00a0 Guided bike rides were led by the Everglades Bicycle Club and Emerge Miami, and everyone was free to enjoy their own self-guided tours along the way.\u00a0 The Metrorail Station activities were a good break to enjoy free health-checks, bicycle repairs, refreshments, giveaways, an art show, a bake sale, and entertainment.<\/p>\n

BIKE THE UNDERLINE<\/strong> was presented in partnership with the City of Miami, the City of Coral Gables, the City of South Miami, the University of Miami, Friends of The Underline, and Miami-Dade Transit. Sponsors include Mack Cycle and Fitness, Manny Miranda-State Farm Agent, Miami Hitches, No Boundaries, and Shell Lumber. Community Partners Baptist Health, UHealth, UM BikeSafe, Coral Gables Museum, the Everglades Bicycle Club, Bike SoMi, Emerge Miami, and Project Dadeland contributed services during the event.<\/p>\n

Bike305(LOGO)\u00a0 is a countywide movement\u00a0encouraging residents to ride bicycles for health, recreation and commuting.\u00a0 Bike305’s Premier Sponsors, Mack Cycle and Fitness and Manny Miranda-State Farm Agent, offered free bike-checks and repairs and water stations for thirsty participants.\u00a0\u00a0 South Miami’s Footworks serviced runners and the Health Nut on Wheels satisfied hungry appetites.\u00a0 South Florida Commuter Services provided one-way Metrorail passes to cyclists who enjoyed the day in combination with public transportation.\u00a0 Miami-Dade Transit provided access to the venues and security.<\/p>\n

WE WERE THERE TO COVER THE EVENT. \u00a0Photos published online courtesy of SOMI Magazine \/ John Edward Smith Communications.\u00a0\u00a9 2015 SOMI Magazine<\/p>\n

AT BRICKELL STATION
\n<\/strong>The City of Miami Parks Department filled Metrorail’s Brickell Station plaza with musical entertainment courtesy of UM’s Frost School of Music, art exhibits by the local seniors community, yoga sessions and a free water station courtesy Manny Miranda-State Farm Agent, one of Bike305’s premier sponsors.\u00a0 South Florida Commuter Services gave away 200 one-way Metrorail passes to cyclists who chose to enjoy the day in combination with a light-rail ride.<\/p>\n\n\t\t