National Bike to Work Day takes place on the third Friday in May, right in the middle of National Bike Month. The observance encourages us to bike to work AND raises awareness of cyclists as they commute to and from work each day.
As more and more people take to bicycles for transportation to and from work, it’s important for both cyclists and drivers to share the road safely. Both must be aware of the traffic laws and follow them. More and more communities are adding bike lanes to improve safety. In the United States, from the year 2000 to 2011, the number of bicycle commuters grew by more than 47 percent.
Some of the benefits of commuting to work by bicycle include:
Physical fitness – Cyclists get an aerobic workout before and after work. It’s also low impact exercise which is easy on the joints, unlike jogging.
Fuel savings – They save fuel costs which in turn puts more money back in their pockets.
Smaller carbon footprint – By cycling, they reduce carbon emissions resulting in cleaner air.
Automobile longevity – Get more life out of their motor vehicle by using it for more necessary trips.
So join others throughout the country, your co-workers and friends - try riding to work.
Ride to your workplace. Check out commuter and other routes at: https://bikefriendlykalamazoo.org/trails-routes/
A growing number of various bicycle-related events will be held in communities nationwide. Join them in the celebration by biking to work. If you have a bit of distance to cover, consider these bike to work tips to break into the bike to work crowd. Use #BikeToWorkDay to post on social media.
Sign up on Love to Ride to make a record of your Bike to Work Day Ride, at: https://www.lovetoride.net/usa
Additional Information:
Love to Ride USA is a nationwide service sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists that unites thousands of new and existing bicyclists across the country in friendly competition designed to celebrate and encourage biking. This is a great way to get connected to other bike-friendly — and bike-curious — folks in your community and across the country. Join at any time as an individual or form a team. Sign up today and make every mile count!
