As you might all know, May is National Bike Month.  Throughout the month of May, groups and people around the country hold events and try to bring awareness to bicycling.  NEABC was no exception.
At the May 5th Jonesboro City Council Meeting, Mayor Perrin made a proclamation declaring that May is Bike Month in Jonesboro.  He also kicked-off our Share the Road campaign by showing off our sign and letting everyone know that he and the city are fully behind the campaign to help keep cyclists safe.
On May 11th, KAIT allowed Sally Broadaway (NEABC President) to give the "A Better Region 8" commentary on the evening news.  The subject was bicycle safety and sharing the road.
May 15th was the official National Bike to Work Day.  A big "Thank You" goes to everyone who came out to ride in our inaugural Bike to Work Day event!  Also, "Many Thanks" to Mayor Perrin, Jonesboro Parks and Recreation, JETS, the Jonesboro Police Dept., and The Daily Grind for helping make the event safe and fun for everyone! 
For those who missed it, we had about 30 or so riders (plus two kiddos in trailers) attend.  Mayor Perrin kicked off the ride for us, and our police escorts took us from NEA Baptist Hospital's parking lot on a 4 mile trip through Jonesboro.  We headed down Stadium, took a left on Highland, and then right onto Main St.  They actually cleared every intersection for us.... that was pretty amazing!  Once downtown, The Daily Grind provided free coffee and a great place to sit and relax before having to get to work. JETS and Parks and Recreation were on hand to provide a lift and bike portage for anyone who needed to get back to their cars.  However, it was great to see that most everyone rode to the start. 
..... Not bad at all for our first ever Bike Month!