title

Joyride: Pedaling Toward a Healthier Planet tells the dramatic and enlightening behind-the-scenes story of how a group of determined visionaries transformed Portland into a cycling mecca and inspired the nation. Through a panoply of hilarious and poignant stories, Birk takes readers on a 20-year rollercoaster journey of global and local discovery and education, while bringing into sharp focus some of the planet's most pressing and hotly debated energy and transportation issues, policies, shortcomings, and solutions.

Inspire, educate and empower your organization, department or students.
For more information about hiring Mia for in-person and SKYPE events and presentations, and to order Joyride at wholesale prices in bulk as a training and inspirational tool, click here. Direct inquires: contact joyride@miabirk.com


In the second edition of Joyride, which is coming out soon, Mia focuses the broad information covered in her book into the: 50 Keys to Transforming Communities and Empowering People, One Pedal Stroke at a Time.

1. Look beyond the bike: bicycle transportation succeeds best when combined with investments in compact development, transit, and walking. Engage in and support various efforts to help shape your sustainable community.
2. Develop and adopt a robust, visionary, comprehensive bicycle transportation plan. Use the planning process to engage your community in a deep conversation about the future of transportation.

READ MORE HERE

"Joyride" is an engaging tale of hope, change, and the fact that it's okay to be a little bit ahead of your time."
Jonathan Simmons, Boston Globe

"Read Joyride, lived and loved every confrontation and success!"
James Holden, Franklin PA

"Joyride has had a profound impact on my life."
Bari George, Newport, RI

Joyride reviews

Follow Joyride facebook twitter linkedin

Mia, Alta Planning + Design and Alta Bicycle Share has been featured on NPR's All Things Considered

Read the inspiring article from Mia's recent trip to South Carolina in Charlottesville Tomorrow.

GREAT feature story about Mia in Portland Monthly: Brainstorm Explore the Genesis of Innovation: 12 Oregonians Changing Our World

Mia is proud to be part of the Alta Bicycle Share team, which recently was awarded the NYC bike share contract!
Find articles about this exciting news on Mia's media page

Coming soon: Joyride, 2nd edition. Fully updated with new resource guide: 50 Keys to Transforming Communities and Empowering People, One Pedal Stroke at a Time. Joyride, 2nd Edition will be available in E-book form.

Now available on Amazon and at New Seasons!

Joyride also available through many bike shops that carry TREK. Portlanders, stop by any Bike Gallery location, River City Bicycles, Clever Cycles, Queen Bee Creations, Portland Pedal Tours, Powell's Books, or just send Mia a note and she will be sure to get you a copy. Thanks everyone!

Great reads from Joyride.


 

Joyride proceeds support non-profit groups engaged in creating active communities where bicycling and walking are safe, healthy, fun, and normal daily activities.


To purchase Joyride please click here.




 

Copyright © 2012, Mia Birk

Site design by AE Creative Sites, LLC.