Earlier in the week we provided a listing of all the free stuff and discounts you could get if you take the Car-Free Diet Challenge and participate in World Car-Free Day on September 22 (Participate in World Car-Free Day September 22 and Get Free, Discounted Stuff, September 8, 2008). But wait, there's more! We've doubled the number of retail partners providing discounts and free stuff and want to share those with you. Our new partners and the discounts they are providing are:
As a refresher these are the original participants:
- 15% discount on any accessory at Conte's Bicycle and Fitness Equipment in Ballston.
- 15% discount on all food and beverages at The Front Page in Ballston.
- 10% off all parts and accessories and all new tune-ups at winter rates at Revolution Cycles in Clarendon.
- $15 discount off a bicycle tune-up at Papillon Cycles on Columbia Pike.
- 20% discount on any purchase at Olsson's Books & Music at Court House, in Crystal City and at National Airport.
- 10% off any purchase at Cafe Pizzaiolo in Crystal City.
The Teal Center for Therapeutic Massage at the Virginia Hospital Center. - $10 discount on a one hour massage at
- 15% discount on any purchase at Soccer Kicks at 6019 Wilson Boulevard.
- 20% discount off any one item at Scoop Beauregard's Ice Cream and Coffee in Westover.
- Free club pass and a coffee voucher at The Energy Club gym in Shirlington.
What do you have to do to take advantage of these great offers?
Simply go to www.CarFreeDiet.com and Take the Challenge. You can then download a coupon good at any of these participating retailers. And don't forget, when you take the Car-Free Diet Challenge you can also get a coupon good for a FREE ride on the ART bus on September 22, and a coupon for a FREE Special Arlington Virginia version of the How to Live Well Without Owning a Car book and the "I Lost 2,000 lbs in one day" t-shirt.
But wait. There's even more! We've got a happy hour version of the WALKArlilngton Walkabout in Clarendon at 6:30 pm and a Confident City Cycling Class at Court House at 4 pm. There's no excuse not to try a biking, walking, or transit option on World Car-Free Day.
Chris Hamilton is the Commuter Services Chief for Arlington County, manager of CommuterPageBlog and a Metro/biking commuter from Rosemont in Alexandria
Thank you! I have never heard of this event. I'm going to post it on my blog ASAP. Thanks for all that you do to promote healthier living.
Angel
Posted by: Angel | September 15, 2008 at 10:04 PM