Friday is Bike To Work Day

Had enough of high gas prices yet? Some people around Reno / Tahoe have, and they are trading petroleum power for peddle power in increasing numbers. Information about this particular effort to encourage bike commuting is available from GetHealthyWashoe.com / Bike To Work Day.

If you are going to ride, register for Bike To Work Day to get free commuter coffee from several Reno and Sparks coffee houses and be entered to win $500 toward a new bike.

Has your bike been sitting in the garage for a while? A number of Reno and Sparks bike shops are offering free safety checks to those mentioning Bike To Work Day. You can also brush up on your urban cycling skills at some of these same shops. That takes care of a couple of excuses not to mount up on Friday.

Need more incentive? Use this savings calculator to learn more about the advantages of getting out of your car.