Bike Commute – It's How We Roll!

May is Bike to Work Month, sponsored by Cascade Bike Club. We encourage you to participate in Bike to Work Month and explore ways to reduce your car commute trips and to improve your health by biking to work. To participate in Bike to Work Month:

Join the Group Health Challenge – Commit to riding 5 round trips between May 1 – 31 and be eligible for great prizes. Join one of the county teams or form your own team of co-workers, family and friends. Registration is free – sign up online at www.cbcef.org or call 206-523-1952.

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Ride on Bike to Work Day, May 15^th. This is your chance to cycle to work and be counted as one of thousands of bike commuters in the greater Seattle area. Cascade Bike Club counts the number or bike commuters this day. This number has become the default indicator for the local bike community. Good news – it’s growing. Throughout Puget Sound there will be biker kiosks set up at commute stations to provide rider treats. Visit www.cbcef.org/btw/btw_stations.html for a map of commute stations, or call 206-523-1952 for details.

New to bike commuting – no problem! There are local resources to help you get started on your commute including a free Bike Buddy program – meet your bike buddy for tips and ride in to work together. Visit the Health Matters bike resources page or call 206-205-5017.

Nervous about bike commuting? Free bike commute classes are being held at the Chinook building. These classes are open to the public. You’ll leave with introductory information on rules of the road, how to choose a route and more. All classes are from noon to 1:30. April 21^st in room 123, May 7^th in room 115 and May 19^th in room 123.