Bike to Work & School Week 2010

Bike to Work Week 2010 raises the kick stand and peddles away on Saturday, May 15 and goes through Friday, May 21. Of course, the whole idea is to encourage bicycle communting and acquaint people with the benefits of this mode of transportation. Among these are getting some exercise, reducing traffic and pollution, lowering fuel and vehicle maintenance costs, and just enjoying a more leisurely pace while getting to and from the job.

If you are going to ride during Bike to Work Week, you can register as a way of showing support and to be entered into a raffle for a chance to win goodies, including multiple $500 prizes. On Friday, May 21, bicycle commuters can get a free cup of joe at any of several participating coffee shops and other businesses between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.

Kids can join in by participating in a simultaneous Bike to School Week. Kids should be at least 10 years old and can register online with a parent or guardian. Registered riders will be entered into a drawing for gift certificates to local bike shops.

A number of Reno and Sparks bike shops are offering free safety clinics & checks for Bike to Work Week riders. If you want to find a riding buddy, register at Bike Buddy Matching through the RTC Smart Trips program.

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

On Monday, May 17 at 10 a.m., Sparks Council members Julia Ratti and Ron Smith, Reno Council members Dave Aiazzi and Dan Gustin, and Washoe County Commissioner Kitty Jung will help boost Bike to Work Week by riding the five miles from Sparks City Hall to Reno City Hall. The public is invited to join the ride.

Source: Reno & Sparks press releases. GetHealthyWashoe.com.

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