Pedalfest 2015
A celebration of all-things bicycling to Jack London Square for the Bay Area’s premier bicycle festival. Bike geeks, hipsters, families, commuters, weekend warriors, children, bike artists, artisans and more are invited to attend the free annual event, which will take place on Saturday, July 25, 11 AM – 7 PM in Jack London Square (Broadway and Embarcadero
Oakland, CA 94607)
More than 20,000 biking enthusiasts, bicycle-themed entertainment, food and exhibits will fill Broadway and Embarcadero.
Pedalfest-goers will enjoy bicycling daredevils performing in a 30-foot banked wooden Whiskeydrome; dazzling two-wheeled stunts by pro riders; a Rock the Bike pedal-powered stage featuring live music; kids bicycle parade; inventive cycling creations from Whymcycles; pedal-powered food; unicycles; roaming two penny bikes; and a dazzling collection of new, vintage and handmade bikes.
A selection of beers will be available from New Belgium Brewing Co., with all proceeds going to support the advocacy work of Bike East Bay, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy, sustainable communities by making bicycling safe, fun and accessible.
Visitors can bike, ferry, BART or drive to Jack London Square where bicyclists will receive bicycle valet services. For additional information about Pedalfest and/or to volunteer, visit http://www.pedalfestjacklondon.com.
ABOUT:
Situated in Oakland along the Oakland/Alameda estuary, Jack London Square is Oakland’s only publicly accessible mixed-use waterfront area and a well-known landmark since the mid-1800s. With its rich history as the heart of Oakland’s Port operations, Jack London Square is a historic working waterfront and is one of the Bay Area’s premier recreational, dining and commercial districts. Jack London Square offers visitors, residents and commercial tenants an authentic, vibrant hub for outdoor recreation, events and the latest dining and entertainment options including Jack’s Oyster Bar & Fish House, Rosenblum Cellars, Plank, Bocanova, Forge Pizza, Lungomare and more.
For additional information about Jack London Square, call 510/645-9292, visit http//www.jacklondonsquare.com or follow Jack London Square at http://www.facebook.com/jacklondonsquare, http://www.twitter.com/jacklondonsq and http://www.instagram.com/jacklondonsq.