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Your local bike
shop can assist you in choosing the best routes toward your
destination. They also may have bike maps that show bike-friendly
routes in your region, so you can try several different routes. Even if you spend an extra 20 minutes or a half hour riding, that’s time that you don’t have to spend in a stuffy gym. If you’re a cyclist, it’s an easy way to fit in daily training.
In addition to signing up for area's Commuter Bike Challenge, you can register for the National Commuter Challenge sponsored by Shimano and the League of American Bicyclists. Registrants will be eligible to win a bicycle for themselves and a rookie recruit. |
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Bike To Work Day |
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Please remember that bike carriers on buses are limited.
Long commute? Hook up with transit. And you can try out The Bus, Merced Area Transit, for Bike to Work Day!
The bicycle is the most
energy-efficient form of travel ever devised— Let's all do our part and Bike to Work!
Get your basic guide on the how's, why's, and simple pleasures of the two-wheeled commute.
Download the Bike to Work Commuters Manual which contains valuable information for your two-wheeled commute. |
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This year, Bike to Work Day was held
May 16, 2008.
Next year's date is May 21, 2009. Why ride you say? In the time we already spend getting to work, we can get the exercise we need, but "don't have time for." Commuting to work by bike or for neighborhood errands is within easy reach of people of any level of fitness and a great way to get fit and stay healthy. Besides having fun and getting healthier, you’ll be improving our air quality and reducing traffic congestion. Commuter Bike Challenge Teams compete for fun, prizes, and bragging
rights to have the highest employee participation during Bike Week. Join
a team! Want to be a team leader, but think you might have difficulties getting others to participate? Click here to find out how to respond to the folks who always seem to find a reason why they can't bike. Rideshare If you need a riding partner, Rideshare can help you find a Bike Buddy (they can also help you figure out how to combine your bike trip with transit.) Visit www.1800commute.org or call 1-800-COMMUTE. Can’t commit to a long commute? Cut it in half. The first day, drive to work with your bike, then ride home that night. Ride to work the next morning, then drive home, and so on. Or drive halfway to a mall or other safe place, park your car, and ride the rest of the way. Many bus and rail lines allow bicyclists to bring their bikes on board (some require a permit, so check in advance), so you can ride your bike to a Park & Ride lot and catch a ride the rest of the way. Call your local transit station for ride-share options in your area. Where to Park Your Bike Bike Racks - These are secure places to park your bike. Check the map pages within this web site to see where bike racks are located near you. Sign Poles - Sign poles aren't the best places to lock your bike. Before locking to a pole, check whether you can pull it out of the ground. Also check how easily a thief could remove the sign and slide your bike over the top of the pole. Parking Lots - Some public parking lots provide bike racks and or lockers. Those that don't may still allow you to park, for a small fee. If you forget your lock, look for an attended parking lot. Indoors - A good way to avoid theft: Park your bike indoors. Some stores and buildings allow bikes inside, if only for a short time. Some employers provide a bike room, with showers and lockers nearby. |
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