Friday May 16, 2014 is National Bike To Work Day!
It's Easier Than You Think!
It doesn't take much to become a bike commuter. All you need is a bike, a little planning, and a little advice from those who bike to work regularly. Cycling to work will save you money on gas, reduce wear and tear on your car, avoid frustration and wasted time from sitting in traffic, and it will make you a whole lot healthier. (Plus, people will think you're just plain cool!) Join the Party! Interested in hosting your own Bike to Work Day celebration at your workplace or bike shop? Register your event here. Spread the Word Get the word out in your workplace or community. Download this year's Bike to Work Day poster here. Tips to Get You Started on Bike Commuting
If you have a bicycle, you can be a bike commuter. Here are some tips to help you get into the saddle. Want someone to ride with? Check our list of Bike Buddies--there might be someone from your area who's already bike commuting.
Then Keep Going!
Now that you are biking to work, why stop there? Bike Everywhere is about using your bike for transportation instead of your car. Think of all the places you can get to on your bike. Bike to the grocery store, the movies, restaurants. Why not? Try the National Bike Challenge to help stay motivated!
Can't Bike to Work? Try commuting a different way!Can't bike to work? Then share a ride one day during CTrides Week, May 12-16. Visit CTrides at www.ctrides.com, then take a bus, train, carpool, vanpool, bike, or walk to work.
LAST YEAR's Bike to Work StatsLast year 687 people pledge to bike to work on Bike to Work Day and our estimates are that twice as many people probably participated. Bike to Work Day celebrations were held at 25 locations across the state -- up from 14 in 2012. Some 150 - 200 people attended the Hartford Old State House event alone!
Total Pledges: 687 Individuals at 176 different employers
Total Miles Ridden One Way, by all pledgers: 4,949. That's a whole lot of savings on gas and emissions! Longest Commute Award: Chris Adams, 65 miles one way from Old Saybrook to Hartford! Top 20 Organizations - Ranked By Participation in 2013
1. Dept. of Children & Families: 215 participants, 800 miles 2. Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection: 37 participants, 367 miles 3. Pratt & Whitney: 27 participants, 261 miles 4. Dept. of Transportation: 26 participants, 229 miles 5. Dept. of Public Health: 20 participants, 181 miles 6. Travelers: 19 participants, 223 miles 7 (tie). Hartford Steam Boiler: 14 participants, 116 miles 7 (tie). Cycling Sports Group/Cannondale Bicycles: 14 participants, 125 miles 8. Aetna: 13 participants, 128 miles 9. Trinity College: 11 participants, 41 miles 10. United Technologies Aerospace Systems: 10 participants, 136 miles 11. Dept. of Developmental Services: 8 participants, 82 miles 12. Yale University: 8 participants, 30 miles 13 (tie). Prudential: 6 participants, 60 miles 13 (tie). UConn Health Center: 6 participants, 31 miles 13 (tie). Cigna: 6 participants, 37 miles 13 (tie). UnitedHealth Group: 6 participants, 44 miles 13 (tie). Dept. of Motor Vehicles: 6 participants, 26 miles 14. ESPN: 5 participants, 87 miles Elm City Cyclists sponsors Bike to Work Breakfasts year round on the third Friday of the month - usually at Pitkin Plaza, Orange Street (between Chapel & Court), New Haven from 7:30 to 9:30 AM. Contact: Elm City Cyclists, emlcitycycling@gmail.com or 203.287.9811.
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Pledge to Bike to Work
You gotta pledge to win! Pledge to Bike to Work to be entered in the drawing for PRIZES and be counted in Connecticut's Bike to Work Day participation!
Bike to Work Day Event LocationsInterested in hosting your own Bike to Work Day celebration at your workplace or bike shop? Register your event here.
Bike to Work Day PosterPromote Bike to Work Day and National Bike Month at your place of employment. Download and print the poster PDF below and share!
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