Bike to Work Week, April 24-28, 2006
Why bike to work?
- Health - burn ~200 calories per commuting day (150 lb. rider)*
- Gas savings - save approximately 38 gallons of gas per year (3 day/week, 52 weeks/year)*
- Vehicle maintenance savings - save your paint, tires, and one oil change every two years*
- Save time and earn bragging rights - Are you regularly stuck in traffic? Wave at your co-workers as you ride by them!
(Assumes a round trip commute of six miles)
What do you need to bike to work?
- A bicycle in good working order
- Bicycle helmet
- Lights and reflectors (white headlight and red tail-light or reflector)
How do you stay safe?
- Always be alert
- Follow vehicle regulations
- Ride with the flow of traffic
- Clearly signal your intentions
- Obey all traffic laws (Stops signs are for bikes too!)
Do you wear work clothes that wouldn't be practical for cycling?
- Drive to work on Mondays, bringing in work clothes for Tuesday through Thursday.
- Bike to work Tuesday through Thursday, changing clothes when you arrive at work.
- Drive to work on Friday, bringing your work clothes home for cleaning.
- It's EASY and FUN to BIKE TO WORK
Are you routinely stuck in traffic waiting to pick up or drop off your children at school?
Bike to school with them, and bike to pick them up instead.
Save time, money, develop healthy habits for your children and give yourself and your children exercise and time together!!
It's easy, just strap on your helmets and get on your bikes!
Bike to work week contest entries so far.
Contest information and prizes.
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