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The League of American Bicyclists – national sponsors of the Bike to Work Week - reported that more than half of the U.S. population lives within five miles of their workplace. Knowing that surprising statistic, there is little excuse for folks not to try commuting by bike. Now is the perfect season to bust out that bike, tune it up and give it a go!
If the week sounds a bit overwhelming, try the Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 20. Why? A study published by the San Diego Association of Governments showed that one out of five people who participated in a Bike to Work Day event became regular bike commuters. Wouldn’t that be ideal on so many accounts?
Biking is healthy for people and the planet. It allows workers to be more productive during the workday, while reducing the biker’s carbon footprint and saving money.
Plus, biking is fun, builds morale and encourages camaraderie.
One idea I recently heard about happens in Chicago. They have these Car vs. Bus vs. Bike Commuter Races which sound like a lot of fun. They all start and end the work commute in the same location but the way they get there differs. Guess who wins every time? You got it, the bike.
Try biking to school with kids, encourage bike-pools, or take it a step further and organize a bike to school event for all to enjoy. Be sure to figure out appropriate routes and reinforce safe cycling rules with children.
Think this sounds good but you need to get your bike tuned and remind yourself of a few rules of the road? Check out the League's Ride Better page for commuting tips as well as some bike maintenance and fix-it information.
Tread Lighter on your bike,
-Phyllis, Green Expert
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