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Mia Birk "Joyride" Discussion

Discussion with author Mia Birk on her inspiring story “Joyride: Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planet”

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THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026

Join us in the Friends Room of the library for a discussion with author Mia Birk on her inspiring story “Joyride: Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planet.” On May 7th, from 12-1 pm, dive deep into Mia’s twenty-year crusade to integrate bicycling into daily life. This book tells the story of her personal experience leading a revolution that helped grow Portland, Oregon, into the country's premier cycling city, and her taking that info on the road to teach communities how to incorporate cycling into their civic DNA to make their towns healthier, safer, and more livable. We hope you’ll be able to join us in person or virtually!

Book cover for "Joyride: Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planet, 2nd Edition"Book cover for "Joyride: Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planet, 2nd Edition"
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