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October Newsletter

Message from The IWBA Board President

Recent Travels

Idaho Walk Bike Alliance had a fun first few weeks of fall – hosting programs for over 100 kids at events. Executive Director – “Cowboy” Ted Hallisey hosted a full-day of Human-Powered Rodeo events for kids and parents at Pocatello Valley Montessori School on Sept. 18 and Local News 8 was on hand to cover the event.

Local News 8 Host – Sam Ross  interviews Haley Reed of Pocatello Safe Routes to Schools


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Cowboy Ted also hosted a Reading, Roping and Human-Powered Rodeo event for kids and families at Larsen Sant Library in Preston Idaho on Oct. 14 and kids rode bikes, scooters and stick horses around the Human Powered Rodeo course during events of keyhole – barrel racing and flag race – along with roping the bull.


IWBA Shoutout for Top Events in Idaho

Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation For Health is hosting the annual Mayor’s Walking Challenge in October. It’s as easy as 1-2-3

  1. Mayors wear an activity tracker and commit to walk every day in October

  2. Mayors earn funds for their community – averaging 5,000 steps per day earns $500 and 10,000 steps per day translates to $1,000

  3. Funds are used for programs and projects that encourage physical activity and well-being in the Mayor’s local community

Encourage your mayor to sign-up at www.bcidahofoundation.org


Blackfoot Mayor – Marc Carroll with IWBA Executive Director – “Cowboy” Ted Hallisey

Help FUND our efforts to encourage kids and families to SAFELY Walk – Bike and Roll across Idaho – by sponsoring a program or making a donation online at www.idahowalkbike.org

PLEASE HELP US HOST FUN FAMILY EVENTS IN IDAHO COMMUNITIES

If 75% of our Newsletter Subscribers will commit to donate $8 per month or $100 per year – IWBA can host FUN Human-Powered Transportation events every month in 2026 for kids/families in 25+ communities in Idaho. AND show families lots of fun ways to Walk – Bike and Roll Safely across IDAHO


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