Try out a Bike Ride to the Saturday Market - Free Helmets too

Here's how one Salemite uses a bike at the Wednesday Farmer's Market!

krill rig in its natural habitat. pic.twitter.com/VsOCUkzQYa

— Krill (@Krilll_) July 22, 2015

If you live in the Grant or Englewood neighborhoods, walking or biking to the Saturday Market's a great idea, much easier and more fun than driving. Heck, even if you live farther away, load up the bikes and park the car for a shorter ride.

To make the easiest introduction, Cherriots is leading a biking test ride to the Market this Saturday the 25th. They'll meet at the Broadway Coffeehouse at 10am with some preliminaries. (The plaza is one of Salem's best urban places, so if you've never been, check it out!)

Broadway Commons and Coffeehouse - via CB|Two

On social media the big draw has been the "FREE" offer. The Fire Department has a supply of helmets for kids, so if your child needs one, there's an opportunity there. The Hub will also have some maintenance and riding tips.

If you don't bike or bike rarely, this will be a super way to take a test ride in a relaxed, kid-friendly environment. The ride itself will depart at 11am. Organizers say, "Please wear a helmet and bring a backpack, panniers, or a trailer to carry your purchases."

Probably given the target audience here, it'll be a backpack rather than panniers or trailer - but if you're inspired, panniers and trailers make all kinds of things possible by bike. Just look at that produce load at top!