Memories of National Bike Summit 2006

Photos by Tim Potter, copyright 2006 MSU Bike Project

March 2006

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Opening plenary session of the Summit. 		PICT0011.jpg
The Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR), architect and huge supporter of much of SAFETY-LU (Transportation Bill of 2005 passed in 8/05) shows off Trek's new "Portland" model named after his home town Portland, OR, speaks at the Opening Plenary of the 2006 National Bike Summit.
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The Michigan delegation hard at work planning our day of lobbying on the Hill. 		PICT0015.jpg
Members of the Mich. delegation posing with Carlos Amaya, owner of Coppi's Organic Restaurant, the Italian restaurant bike racing museum in honor of the Italian King of Cycling, Fausto Coppi.
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Exterior of Coppi's Organic Restaurant near intersection of 14th and U streets. A must-visit for bicyclists. 		PICT0017.jpg
The Michigan delegation lands on the Hill.
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Phil Wells, LMB Board Chair, posing with Congressman Jim Oberstar (MN), the Bicycling King of Congress behind much of any legislation related to bicycling and non-motorized transportation ever passed in the past few decades. 		PICT0026.jpg
Phil Wells with his Bike Friday folder in front of one of the Senate office buildings.
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Three members of the Mich. delegation posing with Congresswoman Candice Miller, (MI), the only legislator that we were able to get some face-to-face time and photograph with during our day on the Hill.		 PICT0031.jpg
Congresswoman Candice Miller describing a new bike-related project in her district.