Welcome to the ATW Home Page

Every Mile Counts Challenge

Submit your ATW milesto be entered in a drawing for $50 local bike shop gift

cards, QC PassPORTs (for unlimited bus rides in June), and other prizes. This

is not a mileage contest. Everyone who participates has an equal shot at a prize.

"Every Mile Counts" towards slimmer waists, fatter wallets, and cleaner air.

Use the QC TAG Mileage Calculator to track your miles.

Car-Free Challenge

How many days can you go without driving [or riding in] a car?

For each day you go "Car-Free" during ATW, your name will be entered in a drawing for free passes to the Figge Art Museum or gift certificates at local restaurants.

More car-free dedication = more chances to win!

Take the Survey and log your Car-Free days.

Prize drawings will be held on Friday, May 15 at the ATW Wrap Up Party.

**You don't have to attend the party to win a prize-Max 1 prize per person**

ATW Survey must be completed May 9-14 to be eligible for prizes.

Questions about ATW - Email QC TAG

Congratulations to the winners of ATW's Every Mile Counts

and Car-Free Challenges:

Kristy Benedict

Jeff Cozad

Christy Filby

Tom Flaherty

Devin Hansen

Andy Horst

Pamela Larson

Tom Maull

Andrew Olsen

Jeanne O'Melia

Gail Overbeck

Joe Payne

Jim Tiedje

Calendar of ATW Events

Saturday - May 9

Bike, Bus, and Stroll to the Farmer's Market

8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Visit QC TAG at the Freight House Farmer's Market, Davenport.

Bike Valet and booth will be located on the west side of the market near the railroad tracks - look for the big yellow bus.

Start ATW off right at the market and support local growers.

Sunday - May 10

Bike to Worship & Commuter Blessing

Area pastors and spiritual leaders are encouraged to talk to their congregations about the importance of conservation. People can walk, bus, or bikes to services where a ceremonial 'Blessing' will take place to promote good health and safety in the coming year. Talk to your spiritual leader about hosting an event.

Monday - May 11

Bike Commuter Breakfast - 6:30-9 a.m.

Stop off at Bechtel Park at the foot of the Government Bridge & 2nd Ave in Davenport for a fill up on healthy energy.

Greatest Grains is sponsoring the event which will include breakfast burritos, yogurt, granola bars, & coffee.

**BYOM** Bring Your Own Mug

Tuesday - May 12

Great Commuter "Race"

Local notables will show that commuting by bike or bus

is just as viable as the car. Media coverage will address advantages and disadvantages of each.

Wednesday - May 13

Ride of Silence - 6:30 p.m.

This slow-paced ride honors killed or injured cyclists. Riders with black armbands will ride silently through our city streets. Ride starts at the QC Botanical Center [2525 4th Ave].

For details on the Ride of Silence Click Here.

Thursday - May 14

ATW Film Fest - 6 p.m. - Augustana College Science Building Rm 102

[map + bike parking]

Showing of online movies and YouTube clips that will entertain and show what's possible in communities that promote alt-trans.

Film fest will be followed by an open discussion about alt-trans in the QCs. Bike, bus, or walk to the event for bonus points.

Friday - May 15

ATW Wrap Up Party - 5 p.m.

Finish off your week at the

Bier Garten behind Moline's

Bier Stube [417-15 St].

Prize drawings for the

Car Free Challenge and

Every Mile Counts Challenge!

Max 1 prize per person - Complete survey May 9-14 to qualify

QC TAG Homepage

<<ATW Protips>>

Your Bike is Your Fare-To celebrate ATW, all 3 QC transit systems will give free fare to Bike & Busers [space permitting, May 11-15]. Just rack your bike and say thx for the ride!
Green Saturdays-Citibus offers FREE RIDES every Saturday.