Doggie Pedal Parade
DOGGIE PEDAL PARADE 
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Meet 2:00 PM at the Tompkins Square Park next to the dog run
near Avenue A and 9th Street, NYC
Bring your dog and bicycle to the third annual Doggie Pedal Parade. We will ride our dogs in baskets and trailers attached to our bikes, listen to doggie tunes playing on the "music bike", and end at Washington Square Park for a party complete with free snacks and drinks for all, including tofu dogs & vegan chocolate bars donated from Earth Matters & Rescue Chocolate
The ride will highlight bicycles adapted to transport pets (see 5/20 pup your ride workshop) as well as the benefits of adopting homeless animals.
 If you don't have a dog your encouraged to still come on the ride or join the Safety Pooch Patrol to help escort the ride.
If you don't ride a bike, you and your dog can still join us at the end-of-the-ride party at Washington Square dog run, starting at approximately 3:30 PM. Rain date May 30, 2010.
To prevent any Ruff Riding and for the fun and safety of the group, non-social pets are asked to stay at home.
To volunteer or for more information contact Nadette at 212-971-1989 or bike4peace@aol.com
Click here for FAQ's on Doggie Pedal Parade
Click here for photos of 2009 Doggie Pedal Parade
Click here for video of 2008 Doggie Pedal Parade
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 Doggie Pedal Parade Supporters
Dog Walking for the Rainforest
Earth Angels Canine Rescue
Earth Matters Organic Market
Jeannie Hughes, Professional Dog Trainer
Rational Animal
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HOW CAN I TRANSPORT MY PETS USING GREEN TRANSPORTATION?
 Most pets are not allowed on mass transit in New York City (unlike in Europe) but here are some environmental ways you and your pet can get around town.
Take a Pedicab. Pedicabs are generally more dog-friendly than yellow cabs.
Use a bicycle. Small dogs can ride in a bike basket; big dogs can ride in a bike trailer. Burley makes the “Tail Wagon”, which is a bicycle trailer made specifically for pets.
Get a custom-made bike for you and your dogs. George Bliss is a bike designer who has custom-made bicycles for pet owners to ride their dogs in style.
Contact professional dog trainer, Jeannie Hughes, who can discuss the different options for transporting or biking with your dog. She'll also give you training tips in helping your dog enjoy a trailer, run alongside you, and stay cool during the summer heat.
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PUP YOUR RIDE WORKSHOP
156 Rivington St. (between Suffolk & Clinton St in Manhattan's Lower East Side) in the basement
Bring your bicycle along with supplies such as a basket or trailer appropriately sized for your furry friend, in order to prepare for the Doggie Pedal Parade. Time's Up! volunteer mechanics will be on-hand to assist you.
Thursday, May 20th, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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 PRESS ON 2008 RIDE
Taking a Pooch Along for a Bike Ride- Daily News
Photo Gallery: Bikes of May - Time Magazine
Cyclists "pupped their ride" - The Villager
Doggie Pedal Parade hits New York streets in May - City Tails Magazine
 Video of the Day: Pups, Pedaling & Parade - The Gothamist
Celebrate bike month with Doggie Pedal Parade - Supervegan blog
OF RELATED INTEREST
Wheels of Change - Bark Magazine
ASPCA
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