September 11, Bike There on September There 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. May 22, National Bike to Work Day. May 18, The 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. National Bike To Work Day 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, Bike to Work Day shows what our streets could look like every day if we continue encouraging and investing in bicycling as transportation.
Interested in biking to work but not sure where to start? Stop by your local bike shop to get your bike in shape or get a CoGo Bike Share membership Brush up on your rights and responsibilities as a bicyclist Plan your route ahead of time and ride safely and confidently Make sure to dress for the weather and have a back-up plan Click here for more answers to common bike commuting concerns. Established in , National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to giving biking a try.
More than half of the U. With increased interest in healthy, sustainable and economic transportation options, it's not surprising that, from to , the number of bicycle commuters in the U. It is a free and easy way to challenge yourself, your colleagues and your community to ride more. Users compete on a local, state and national level.
The Challenge aims to unite 75, riders to pedal 35 million miles from May 1, until September 30, Register at www. Please register here and find more route information here. Meet at roll: bike shop at West Lane Avenue. We are holding a free cycle maintenance workshop from 5pm to 7pm in the Courtyard on the Downing Site. Come along if you want to learn how to carry out basic repairs to your bike in times of need. Bookings can be made online via this link.
Spaces are limited so book your spot before it's too late. Please note this is only available to University staff, and does not include College staff. The ever popular Dr Bike is back!
The mechanics will be in the Courtyard on the Downing Site from 8. Spaces are limited so b ook online soon to avoid disappointment. Come along to the 1 hour 'Ins and Outs of cycling in Cambridge' talk held over lunchtime. An instructor will give you top tips and advice about cycling in the city, and you'll have the opportunity to hear from the Cambens team about cycling benefits available to staff.
Feel free to bring your lunch! Book online here. You can promote Cycle to Work Day in your department using one of these posters or you could organise a lunchtime cycle.
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