Not long before leading hundreds of riders on a short trip around the eastern part of the city, Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke read a proclamation that was hardly about a single ride.
The mayor’s March 23 proclamation about April as Valley Bike Month extolled the virtues and benefits of cycling, ranging from cardiovascular exercise, reduced pollution and less wear-and-tear on local roads.
The mayor and Vice Mayor Angel Encinas took a photo with senior transportation planner Jason Crampton and staff member Nancy Riley.
