Over 80 % of a concert’s CO2 footprint is from the fans’ commute

We are proud to announce our goal of making our fall US tour completely carbon neutral. Our plan has 2 parts: Reducing our fans' carbon footprint by encouraging you to ride bikes, carpool, or take public transit to the shows where possible, and offsetting the rest of our carbon emissions through purchasing Native Energy carbon offsets.

BIKES

We have teamed up with bike groups across the country to encourage bike riding as a safe, healthy, and eco-friendly way to travel. The idea behind specifically partnering up with local bike advocacy groups is fueled in promoting this form of alternative transportation as an accessible method of travel to not only concert venues, but in everyday life.

We'd like to extend our warmest thanks to all the individuals and organizations that contributed their ideas, time, and support to help promote alternative transportation at their local tour stops. Check out the information below to find out about organized rides to the shows in your market. If you’d like to help set up a ride or donate bike racks for the show in your market please contact us

 

BIKE RIDES

Madison, WI – 9/14/2008 Barrymore Theatre

Madison Ride - organized by Charlie Brummitt and UW Cycling
Meet at 7:30 at the Fountain in Library Mall at University of Wisconsin. Departs at 7:45pm to the Barrymore.

Bike Racks for additional bike parking at the Barrymore have been generously donated by David Vogt and the BFW

Portland, Oregon – 9/19/08 Crystal Ballroom

Portland Ride - organized by Ariel Raymon and BikeFarm

Celebrate BikeFarm's new location with a pre-party before the show! Food and drinks will be provided and the ride will depart from their new bike shop. Location is at 305 Ne Wygant, Portland, OR. The Bike Ride will depart at 8:30pm.

 

Tempe, AZ - 9/25/08 The Clubhouse

Tempe Ride - organized by Sam and Jeremy of the Tempe Bicycle Action Group

Bike Ride begins at Tempe Beach Park (time TBA) and will take surface streets to the venue (about 3 miles total). Ending point at either The Clubhouse or the Horse and Hound.

Athens, GA – 10/02/2008 40 Watt

Athens ride - organized by Brent Buice and BikeAthens.

The October Courteous Mass ride will start at City Hall (corner of College Ave & Washington in downtown athens) at 7:00pm on October 2nd. The route will take bikers from there to nearby Oconee River Greenway, a multi-use path that runs along the Oconee River near downtown Athens. The ride will end at Max Canada, a bar located next to the 40 Watt.

Bike Racks have been provided by Jimmy Marbut and Sunshine Cycles. The racks will be located at Sunshine Cycles which is located right across from the 40 Watt.

 

CARPOOLS

We have teamed with PickupPal so that you can find ride share possibilities in your neighborhood! Click the link below to find other fans in your area to share rides with to the show. http://www.pickuppal.com/pup/erp/okkervil-river-shows

OFFSETS

Regardless of how fans commute to the venues, you can individually offset your carbon footprint at the venue and help the band reach their goal of a carbon-free tour. Okkervil River will be selling eco-friendly and recycled stickers with the image art designed by Okkervil’s very own Scott Brackett. The stickers will be selling for two dollars and each purchase will offset 300lbs of CO2 emissions.

Many thanks to Native Energy for helping us to estimate our emissions

Also thanks to Jamie Paratore and Air Traffic Control

Register to Vote with HeadCount

We will be working with the non-partisan organization HeadCount this year to register voters and encourage every eligible citizen to vote in the upcoming election. If you are interested in volunteering at a registration table at concerts, or want to register to vote online, visit http://www.HeadCount.org

HeadCount has set a goal of registering 100,000+ voters in 2008, ensuring that people from all walks of life are represented at the polls. We are proud to be among the many artists supporting this important cause.

 

	David and Nancy and the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin http://www.bfw.org
	Cameron Reed and Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST) http://www.best.bc.ca
	Jodi Peters and the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition http://www.vacc.org
	Ariel Raymon and BikeFarm http://www.bikefarm.org
	Sam Bollinger and Tempe Bicycle Action Group (T.B.A.G.) http://www.biketempe.org
	Brent Buice and BikeAthens http://www.bikeathens.com
	Jimmy Marbut at Sunshine Cycles in Athens, Ga http://www.sunshinecycles.com
	Scott Bricker and Bike Pittsburgh http://www.bike-pgh.org