Walk Bike May 2025 Newsletter

Idaho Walk Bike AllianceAdvocate – Educate – Celebrate

MAY NEWSLETTER

Welcome our Newest Member to the Board of Directors

John Bengtson

John is an educator and community organizer who has worked as a teacher and guide, leading students of all ages on the wild rivers and public lands in Maine, Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Chile, and Idaho. He moved to Cascade in 2016 to teach high school English, and has lived in Boise since 2022. He currently works with Conservation Voters for Idaho helping make government more accessible to conservation champions across the state.John is passionate about the role that transportation plays in creating strong communities and healthy environments. His skills and professional experience revolve around helping people better understand and participate in complex systems, and is excited to support IWBA’s educational programming and advocacy efforts.

We are adding a new IWBA Signature Program
for Rural Kids and Families

Idaho Walk Bike Alliance & Cowboy Ted

Community Partners

LIVE SIGNATURE EVENTS (45 to 60 minutes)

Cowboy Ted’s 8-Steps to Health & Happiness School Assemblies/Libraries/Community Programs
Respect Yourself and Others
Lead A Healthy Lifestyle
Work Hard in School
Be Nice To Others
Be Kind to Animals
Set Goals for Yourself
No Drugs, Alcohol or Tobacco
Do One Nice Thing for Another Person Everyday

And we will show you how walking – biking and rolling fit really well with all 8 steps

2. HUMAN POWERED RODEO

Roping the Bull and Stick Horse Riding Events

Along with…

Fun HUMAN POWERED Rodeo Style Events

~ Walk – Bike – Roll or Stroller through our events ~

Unlike other so-called Bike Rodeo Events (basically obstacle courses)

Our Human Powered Rodeos – feature events held at actual Rodeos

Hosted by Cowboy Ted and IWBA Team Members

Human-Powered Transportation

Advocate – Educate – Celebrate Walk – Bike – Roll

Schedule your event today

(208) 870-1633

ted@idahowalkbike.org

We will be introducing our NEW Community Partner Programs with South Bannock Library District at branch locations and community parks in Downey – Inkom – Arimo – Lava Hot Springs and McCammon June 9-13