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National Bike to Work Day
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September 11, 2020by Bill NesperThere is power in bicycling, from inspiring change to instilling independence. A simple bike ride always improves our day. As bicycling advocates and educators, we know bike rides are a great way to improve lives and communities.
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May 22, 2018by Alison DeweyAlison Dewey, our Director of Education, joined Bike Walk CT for Bike to Work Day last week, visiting communities and businesses around the state.
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May 18, 2018Bicycle Friendly America, National Bike to Work Day, National Bike to Work Week, Bicycle Friendly Businessby Amelia NeptuneThe mental and physical health of employees improves when commuting by bicycle is made easy and accessible. Overall impact to the environment is improved by taking cars off the road for commuters.
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May 18, 2015by Liz Murphy
National Bike To Work Day 2015 was a great success, thanks to the many photos and shout outs we saw on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Thousands of Americans took to their bicycles to get to the office on Friday, May 15, turning their commute into a workout, inspiring others to do the same, and having a whole lot of fun. We promised to share some of our favorite photos from the day's... -
May 15, 2015by Liz Murphy
Happy National Bike to Work Day! Sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, National Bike Month is a 31-day celebration of travel by two wheels. Communities big and small are hosting bike-centered events, teaching bike education classes, voting on resolutions to deem May Bike Month in their towns and much more. National Bike to Work Day, May 15 this year, is also a time to take stock of how... -
May 12, 2015by Liz Murphy
This May, we're asking the question, "With so many reasons to ride, what's yours?" The beauty of the bicycle is that it means many things to many people, so we wanted to highlight some of those many reasons this National Bike Month. Today, we heard from Chelsea Roadman, who works in the University of Auburn's Parking Services Department, and rides to inspire other students. Plus, she's got a... -
May 16, 2014by Liz Murphy
It's one of our favorite days of the year: National Bike To Work Day! Earlier this week, we looked a bit more deeply at the data surrounding bike commuting with the U.S. Census Bureau, which just last week released a new report on the subject. Bottom line: Bike commuting has grown 61% over the past decade. And, today, we're so excited to see all the faces behind that number.
