Bike-to-Work Day
Bike to Work Day is an annual event that promotes the bicycle as an option for commuting to work (bicycle commuting). It is held in the Spring in a variety of locations including the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.
Origins
Bike to Work Day was originated by the League of American Bicyclists in 1956[1] and is a part of Bike-to-Work Week, which is in turn part of National Bike Month.
Activities
Leading up to Bike to Work Day, national, regional, and local
On Bike to Work Day, a wide variety of bicycle-related events are organized. The day is a major event in the
Bike to Work Day also enjoys broad participation throughout the country. Eleven businesses in Boulder, Colorado gave free breakfast to 1,200 participants in 2012[8] and 1,600 participants in 2013.[9] Bethesda, Maryland used the event to unveil new bike racks (increasing from 200 to 300) and had speeches on transportation.[10] In Kitchener, Ontario, a local bike club, Ziggy's, donated twelve commuter bikes to people who participated and blogged about the event in 2012.[11] Chicago, Illinois gave free tune-ups and balaclavas to participants.[12]
See also
- Bay Area Bike to Work Day
- Bike to Work Week Victoria
- Bike Week (Bicycle Week)
- World Bicycle Day
References
- ^ "The Wire - Seacoast rides".
The League of American Bicyclists organized the first Bike to Work Day in 1956.
- ^ "AMA H-470.991 Promotion of Exercise". AMA Policy Finder. American Medical Association. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
- ^ "AMA 2011 Annual Meeting Resolutions" (PDF). American Medical Association. American Medical Association. p. 464. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
- ^ "Metrolink to offer free train ride to bicyclists on Bike to Work Day". Metrolink News. Metrolink. Archived from the original on 2 June 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2013.
- ^ Schaub, Jeffrey (9 May 2013). "Thousands Of Bay Area Residents Participate In Bike To Work Day". CBS San Francisco Bay Area. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ "Bike to Work Day 2013". Official San Francisco Bike to Work Day page. San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ "Cyclists throughout the Bay Area gear up for annual Bike to Work Day". KTVU. 8 May 2013. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ "Registration for next week's Bike to Work Day in Boulder now open". Colorado Daily. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- ^ Byars, Mitchell. "Boulder sees record numbers for Winter Bike to Work Day". Colorado Daily. Archived from the original on 7 October 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- ^ "Bike To Work Day". Bethesda Magazine. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- ^ Pender, Terry. "Kitchener's roads and trails will get more bike-friendly this year". The Record. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- ^ Schiffman, Lizzie. "Free Tune-Ups and Balaclavas at Annual Winter Bike to Work Day". DNA Info Chicago. Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
External links
- [1] UK Cycle to Work Day
- Bike to Work Czech campaign
- b2w-indonesia.or.id Indonesian bike to work community
- Bike to Work Month Boulder Colorado
- Bike to Work Day (Rome)
- Bike to Work Day (Washington DC)
- League of American Bicyclists: Bike Month
- PSA Bike to Work Video