We hope youre having a wonderful summer and finding plenty of opportunities to get out and ride! As temperatures continue to climb, dont forget to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and keep an eye on our social media channels for upcoming rides, classes, volunteer opportunities, and other ways to get involved.Save the Date: Bicycle Second Line Saturday, November 14Mark your calendars! Bike Easys annual Bicycle Second Line returns on Saturday, November 14.Well once again kick things off and wrap up at The Broadside, where well celebrate another year of bringing New Orleans together through music, community, and bicycling. For more than a decade, this family-friendly event has invited hundreds of riders to experience a pedal-powered version of one of our citys most beloved traditions.Stay tuned for our brass band lineup, route announcement, registration details, and morebut for now, be sure to save the date. We cant wait to celebrate with you!Were also beginning to seek event sponsors and silent auction donations to help make this event possible and keep it free and accessible for the community. If your business or organization is interested in sponsoring the Bicycle Second Line, or if youd like to donate an item, experience, or gift certificate to our silent auction, click here to learn more or simply reply to this email. Wed love to talk with you about how you can help make this years celebration our best yet!Entergy Bike Light Giveaway Campaign is UnderwayLast Saturday, we officially launched our Entergy Bike Light Giveaway Campaign! Over the next 12 months, Bike Easy will distribute 1,000 free sets of bike lights throughout all five City Council districts to help make riding at night safer and more visible.We held our first giveaway at the Marigny Farmers Market, where we distributed 21 sets of lights, and well continue hosting giveaways across the city until all 1,000 sets have found new homes. Keep an eye on our calendar and social media to find the next giveaway near you!#1 light set from 1,000!Erato Street Construction UpdateWeve been working closely with the Sewerage & Water Board and their construction team regarding the ongoing Erato Street project to improve bicycle access through the work zone.Together, weve developed a detour plan designed to make it easier and safer for people biking to navigate the area. If youre traveling through the corridor, please watch for updated signage and refer to the traffic advisory and detour map below for the latest routing information.Connecting New Orleans East Meeting RescheduledThe community meeting for the Connecting New Orleans East project originally scheduled for last week has been rescheduled to Tuesday, July 1.If youre interested in learning more about the project and sharing your feedback, please see the flyer below for updated meeting details.Thank you for continuing to support Bike Easy and helping make bicycling easy, safe, and fun for everyone in Greater New Orleans.