Friday May 15, 2015 is National Bike To Work Day!
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Friday May 15 was National Bike to Work Day. For a sampling of the morning's activities, see photos at left from the celebrations at Hartford's Old State House, attended by 80 or more, and UConn Health Center.
For photos of Stamford's Bike to Work Week events, click here. |
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. 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?
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 11-15. Visit CTrides at www.ctrides.com, then take a bus, train, carpool, vanpool, bike, or walk to work.
2014 Bike to Work Stats |
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.
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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Last year 619 people from 207 employers pledged to bike to work on Bike to Work Day. Despite the rain, Bike to Work Day celebrations were held at 25 locations across the state -- just as many as 2103 sun-filled Bike to Work Day, up from 14 in 2012.
- Total Pledges: 619
- Total Employers Represented: 207
- Total CT Towns Represented: 146
- Event Locations Statewide: 25
- Total Miles Ridden One Way, by all pledgers: 4257 miles. The climate thanks you!
- Men and Women: 58% of pledgers were men, 42% were women.
- Most pledges at any organization: DCF, with 146
Top Organizations - By Participation in 2014
1. Department of Children & Families: 146 pledges, 468 miles
2. Pratt & Whitney: 43 pledges, 306 miles
3. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection: 33 pledges, 313 miles
4. Department of Correction: 22 pledges, 340 miles
5. Trinity College: 17 pledges, 83 miles
6. Travelers Insurance: 16 pledges, 140 miles
7. Yale University: 15 pledges, 91.5 miles
8. Uconn Health: 11 pledges, 106 miles
9. Department of Public Health: 10 pledges, 76 miles
10. Department of Transportation: 9 pledges, 50 miles
11.(tie)United Technologies Corporation: 8 pledges, 126 miles
11. (tie) Department of Education: 8 pledges, 76 miles
13. Aetna: 7 pledges, 78.5 miles
14. Prudential Financial: 6 pledges, 72.4 miles
15. Department of Motor Vehicles: 5 pledges, 20 miles
16. UnitedHealth Group: 4 pledges, 28 miles
17. (tie) Department of Economic & Community Development: 3 pledges, 48 miles
17. (tie) Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co.: 3 pledges, 25.2 miles
17. (tie) City of Hartford: 3 pledges, 22.8 miles
17. (tie) Department of Administrative Services: 3 pledges, 12 miles
17. (tie) City of New London: 3 pledges, 22.8 miles
2. Pratt & Whitney: 43 pledges, 306 miles
3. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection: 33 pledges, 313 miles
4. Department of Correction: 22 pledges, 340 miles
5. Trinity College: 17 pledges, 83 miles
6. Travelers Insurance: 16 pledges, 140 miles
7. Yale University: 15 pledges, 91.5 miles
8. Uconn Health: 11 pledges, 106 miles
9. Department of Public Health: 10 pledges, 76 miles
10. Department of Transportation: 9 pledges, 50 miles
11.(tie)United Technologies Corporation: 8 pledges, 126 miles
11. (tie) Department of Education: 8 pledges, 76 miles
13. Aetna: 7 pledges, 78.5 miles
14. Prudential Financial: 6 pledges, 72.4 miles
15. Department of Motor Vehicles: 5 pledges, 20 miles
16. UnitedHealth Group: 4 pledges, 28 miles
17. (tie) Department of Economic & Community Development: 3 pledges, 48 miles
17. (tie) Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co.: 3 pledges, 25.2 miles
17. (tie) City of Hartford: 3 pledges, 22.8 miles
17. (tie) Department of Administrative Services: 3 pledges, 12 miles
17. (tie) City of New London: 3 pledges, 22.8 miles
