Connecticut Bikes to Work on May 16 It's Easier Than You Think!

Hartford, CT (April 30, 2014) - Bike Walk Connecticut is promoting bike commuting all around the state on May 16-National Bike to Work Day. Bike commuting reduces traffic, avoids pollution, saves gas-and burns calories!  More than half of the U.S. population lives within five miles of their workplace, making bicycling a realistic, fun way to get to work.  Rookies, veteran commuters and everyone in between are encouraged to pledge to Bike to Work on May 16 at www.bikewalkct.org/bike-to-work. 

What: More than 20 Bike to Work Day breakfasts and events are scheduled incities, towns and at companies around the state on May 16. Nearly 20 separate meetups are also scheduled throughout the state. State government agencies are in on the action too, competing for the "Commissioner's Cup."

When: May 16, 2014, National Bike to Work Day

Hartford Event: Old State House (East Lawn), 800 Main Street, Hartford, 7 to 9 a.m., Program at 8 a.m. Held Rain or Shine. 

Who: Bike Walk Connecticut with State Senator Beth Bye; DEEP Commissioner Rob Klee; DPH Deputy Director Kathleen Lewis; DAS Deputy Commissioner Martin Anderson; and Insurance Deputy Commissioner Anne Melissa Dowling at program at Old State House in Hartford  

Statewide Events: Other Bike to Work Day events will be held all across the state. For details, see: http://www.bikewalkct.org/event-locations.html

Meet-ups: For a full list of meet-ups throughout the state,  see: www.bikewalkct.org/meet-ups

Contact:  
Tara Cantore
 tara@bikewalkct.org
860.904.2420

Kelly Kennedy
Executive Director   kelly.kennedy@bikewalkct.org
860.977.1179

Bike Walk Connecticut, a statewide, not-for-profit membership organization, works to make Connecticut a better place to bike and walk.

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