Bike to Work Week 2008

Do you ever get tired of the daily drive to work? Would you like to be more active, and enjoy a healthier lifestyle? Or would you like to shake things up a little bit, do something new and different? Maybe you're interested in helping the environment?

Have you ever considered riding your bicycle to work?

The week of May 12 - 17, 2008, is Bike to Work Week across the country! This is a great opportunity to become a bicycle commuter.

When you ride a bike - or make room for bike riders on the road - you're helping to reduce congestion and improve air quality.

The purpose of Bike to Work week is to:

Increase awareness for cyclists on roadways;

Educate the community about the benefits of bicycling as a form of transportation (e.g. for health, the environment and traffic congestion);

Make information about bicycle commuting and bicycling safety available to potential riders; and

Encourage people to try bicycle commuting! (Source: PedPower)

Bike to Work Week Resources

Find out more about Bike to Work Week and how you can get involved by visiting the following sites (they will open in a new window):

North Carolina Department of Transportation

GOTriangle.org

PedPower

League of American Bicyclists

BIKE! Charlotte 2007

Bicycle Commuter Mentor Program

And don't forget to utilize the Bike Resources available on our site!