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The fifth annual "Tour dem Parks, Hon!" bicycle ride happens Sunday, June 10 from 8:00 a.m.-12 noon. This is a fun ride for anyone who would like to see Baltimore's better-known parks and neighborhoods as well as those that are quietly tucked away. It is a chance to bike ride with family and friends, both old and new. Riders can choose from 10, 20, or 30 mile routes, all starting and ending at Carroll Park in southwest Baltimore. If you have been thinking about taking a ride but are not feeling as energetic as you need to be out there on the streets, this is a great opportunity to cycle with others and learn new routes. The ride promotes cycling in Baltimore and awareness of its many lovely green spaces, with proceeds going to parks groups throughout the city. Early registration is $25, day of $30. Kids under 10 ride for $5; teens, for $15. Register online at www.tourdemparks.org. For more information, call Gary at (410) 396-4369.

Too often in life, the best solution to an ongoing problem is not a cure, but prevention. Heart and lung diseases are as preventable as they are terrible. I believe it is the responsibility of government to provide outlets to citizens who want to live healthier lives. This week, I had the pleasure to be involved in events that are helping to make Baltimore healthier.
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All week long, Baltimore has joined cities around the country in celebration of National Bike week to promote a fit, environmentally-friendly community. On Monday, I rode from City Hall to Fort McHenry with my cabinet to kick-off the week's activities.

I also announce that I have opened up the Inner Harbor Promenade for cyclists for the first time. The promenade is now opened to cyclists Monday to Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and Sundays from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00a.m.

Bike to Work Week is important to the health of our city. Biking improves personal fitness. In fact, a 30-minute bike commute meets the Surgeon General's recommended minimum for exercise and burns around 250 calories, whereas sitting in your car for 20 minutes burns only 25. Biking to work also reduces traffic congestion and air pollution. During the summer months, we hear of Code Orange and Code Red Action Days when ground level ozone makes the air dangerous to breath. Single occupancy vehicles contribute 20% of the pollutants that cause ground level ozone.