As the price of gas continues to rise, so does the number of people who are choosing to ride their bikes. Riding a bicycle can save you money at the pump, but did you know it can save you money at your favorite local businesses too? Grand Forks has signed on to a nationally recognized program called, Bicycle Benefits, which rewards bicyclists with discounts and perks while encouraging them to support local businesses.
- How does the program work? • Businesses offer a discount or perk to cyclists that bike to their business. • Community members pick up a Bicycle Benefits helmet sticker from a sticker hub location and place it on their helmets. Next, they bike to participating businesses to receive discounts or perks. • Don’t have a bike or live out of town? Purchase a sticker and use our local Grand Rides Bike Share program.
- Where can I get a sticker? • Current sticker hub locations include Scheels, See Dick Run, and Ski & Bike Shop.
- What businesses are participating? • Businesses are listed on the Live Well Grand Cities and the national Bicycle Benefits website. • Bicycle Benefit decals are also placed in the window of participating businesses. Current businesses participating locally include:
- Urban Stampede
- Tea & Crepes
- See Dick Run
- Kittsona
- Grand Forks YMCA
- Half Brothers Brewery
- Archives Coffee House
- Altru Alliance Gift Shop
- Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea (both locations)
- Ely's Ivy
