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Bike to Work Week is May 14-18

May 11, 2012 /

Bike to School day was earlier this week but rememvber Bike to Work Week is May 14-18 and Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 18.  

Both sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists is the national sponsor of Bike Month, as an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. Whether you bike to work or school; to save money or time; to preserve your health or the environment; to explore your community or get to your destination, get involved in Bike Month in your city or state — and help get more people in your community out riding too!

Andy Clarke, President of the League of American Bicyclists, said, “Biking to work is an efficient and fun way to get the exercise you need, without having to find extra time to work out. And this year, with gasoline prices as high as they are, biking to work makes more sense than ever.”

Following are some tips that will help you enjoy biking to work more.
• Have your bike checked over by your local bike shop
• Always wear a helmet to protect your head in the event of a crash
• Ride in the right-most lane that goes in the direction that you are traveling
• Obey all stop signs, traffic lights and lane markings
• Look before you change lanes or signal a turn; indicate your intention, then act
• Be visible and predictable at all times; wear bright clothing and signal turns

Wednesday, May 9th is National Bike to School Day

May 8, 2012 /

Below is an edited repost from the Miami Bike Report

The first ever National Bike to School Day is Wednesday, May 9th. An initiative of the National Center for Safe Routes to School, it is designed to promote safety by increasing awareness of kids riding to school on a daily basis, as well as healthier habits through physical activity.

While cities across the country have celebrated “Bike to School” days in the past, this is the first time that such an effort is being made nationwide. This is why the schools registered for the event are being considered “pioneers.”

 

Video: New York City’s first Bike to School Day. Courtesy of streetfilms.org

As you ride or drive tomorrow (and everyday,) please keep an eye out for kids riding their bikes to/from school. Not only is it healthy for them to ride bikes, but it increases confidence in their abilities, helps the environment, decreases motor vehicle congestion, and most importantly they are the seeds for the future of cycling. If you are a driver, please slow down, look twice, and yield to cyclists. If you are a cyclist, be kind and offer assistance to any kid in need of directions or mechanical support.