Want to Bike To Work? Four Reasons to Participate in Bike To Work Day #BTWD
Numerous Environmental and Health Benefits Result from Biking What is Bike To Work Day? Sponsored by Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association , this annual event encourages commuters to bike to and from work to celebrate the many benefits of bicycling. Participants register for the event online to receive an event route and map. During the event, participants are encouraged to stop by several community pit stops for refreshments and raffles to win prizes such as a new bike . This year, the event will take place on May 19. After the event, participants are encouraged to partner with a "biking buddy," another biker met during the event, to continue to bike to work and enjoy the benefits of biking. What are the Benefits of Biking to Work? Four benefits of biking to work include: 1) Creating zero pollutants : Biking is a sustainable way to get to and from work. Unlike vehicles that produce exhaust that can pollute the air and harm pla...