The Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition is again teaming up with The Sustainability Project to offer a bicycle tour to 9 of the 15 sites included in the 2005 "Parade of Green Buildings" on Saturday, April 30th. You have your choice of printing out the map and taking the ride by yourself or with family or friends at your own pace; or joining a group tour conducted by local bicyclists. The group tour starts at 10:00 AM at the Hayward Design Center (Parade of Green Buildings headquarters), 606 Olive Street, Santa Barbara.

Click on BIKE TOUR to view and print the map. (You need the free PFD Reader to view it if it's not already in your computer.) The ride is for bicyclists who are comfortable riding on streets with traffic. It is not suitable for small children on their own bikes or beginners. The ride is 9 miles long and has a small amount of uphill pedaling.

In order to get into the individual sites, you need to purchase a $15 Parade ticket. That gives you admission to the Friday night reception and lecture, entrance to all 15 sites, a map of all sites, a booklet describing sustainable practices at the sites, and five free workshops at the Hayward Center. Tickets are available in Santa Barbara at Hayward Design Center (606 Olive Street); the Wake Center (300 North Turnpike Road); the Schott Center (310 West Padre). Further Parade details are available at The Sustainability Project.