Bike Roanoke

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Beth Lohman, 2009 Bike Hero award winner

Curtis Hicks, 2009 Extraordinary Bicycle Professional award winner

The nomination period is now open for the 2nd Annual Bike Hero and Extraordinary Bike Professional Awards, given by the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission's Bike Advisory Committee. These awards recognize individuals in the greater Roanoke Valley area who are improving the opportunities for bicycling as a form of transportation, either through their individual effort and example as a cycling enthusiast, or through their professional work.

Check out last year's award winners.

Recognizing those who are working hard on bicycling issues in the community is an important part of making the Roanoke Valley a Bicycling Friendly Community.

All nominations must be received by close of business on Monday, May 17th to be considered for an award. Awards will be announced on May 31st to close out Bike Month.

Bike Hero Award

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The Bike Hero Award is awarded by the Roanoke-Valley Alleghany Regional Commission's Bicycle Advisory Committee to an individual who has shown dedication to the use and advocacy of the bicycle as a transportation alternative in their day-to-day activities, their work in the community to improve bicycle accommodations, and their encouragement through advocacy or by example for others to replace vehicle trips with bicycle trips.

Extraordinary Bike Professional

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The Extraordinary Bicycle Professional Award is given to an employee in the public or private sector who has shown remarkable leadership in encouraging the use of bicycling as a transportation alternative. The award is given once per year and can recognize work in a broad range of activities.