Riding through the woods as fast as you can shows the inner child you thought was lost forever.National Bike Month
Today marks the beginning of National Bike Month promoted by the League of American Bicyclists. They have provided 50 ways to celebrate safe and enjoyable cycling throughout the month.
May is a great time to celebrate National Bike Month as many cyclists come out of the woodwork to commute, train, and ride the trails. As more cyclists hit the roads, the number of auto-bicycle accidents increase. While most cyclists are aware of bicycle laws regarding road use, many drivers are oblivious to the rights of cyclists and unaware of life-saving etiquette. On the flip-side, there are many riders who could benefit from education regarding commuting and helmet safety.
National Bike Month is an opportunity to promote bicycle safety and awareness for cyclists and non-cyclists alike.
May 12-16 is Bike-to-Work Week culminating on Bike-to-Work Day on May 16. Many Keweenaw cyclists, whether it be students or work professionals, commute by bike. In many parts of the world, the bicycle has maintained its status as a mode of transportation. Cyclists have recognized the benefits of commuting. These benefits include regular exercise, savings from gasoline costs, and limiting greenhouse emissions. Bicycle commuting cannot only save a life by helping to prevent cardiovascular and other related diseases, but it can save the world one cyclist at a time.
The Ride of Silence takes place on May 21. Click here to find a location near you.
National Strategies for Advancing Bicycle Safety1
1National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Federal Highway Administration, National Strategies for Advancing Bicycle Safety. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2001.
May is a great time to celebrate National Bike Month as many cyclists come out of the woodwork to commute, train, and ride the trails. As more cyclists hit the roads, the number of auto-bicycle accidents increase. While most cyclists are aware of bicycle laws regarding road use, many drivers are oblivious to the rights of cyclists and unaware of life-saving etiquette. On the flip-side, there are many riders who could benefit from education regarding commuting and helmet safety.
National Bike Month is an opportunity to promote bicycle safety and awareness for cyclists and non-cyclists alike.
May 12-16 is Bike-to-Work Week culminating on Bike-to-Work Day on May 16. Many Keweenaw cyclists, whether it be students or work professionals, commute by bike. In many parts of the world, the bicycle has maintained its status as a mode of transportation. Cyclists have recognized the benefits of commuting. These benefits include regular exercise, savings from gasoline costs, and limiting greenhouse emissions. Bicycle commuting cannot only save a life by helping to prevent cardiovascular and other related diseases, but it can save the world one cyclist at a time.
The Ride of Silence takes place on May 21. Click here to find a location near you.
National Strategies for Advancing Bicycle Safety1
1National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Federal Highway Administration, National Strategies for Advancing Bicycle Safety. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2001.
posted by Di at
12:00 AM
4 Comments:
Di - how's the commuting going? Did you figure out a pack/pannier solution? Hope you're getting some trail time too?
I've just been using my backpack. I'm driving tomorrow cuz our weather is cold and windy and I have some errands to run. I'll be carrying more groceries than what will fit in my Pathfinder. I'm commuting about 1/2 time. I'm getting a skort tomorrow so I'll be commuting a lot more.
Ha ha you're buying a skort! that's awesome! you're becoming a girl. make it stop! Tomboys must stick together!!! There, see, someone else has viewed and posted a comment on your blog!!! :)
Ha ha you're buying a skort! that's awesome! you're becoming a girl. make it stop! Tomboys must stick together!!! There, see, someone else has viewed and posted a comment on your blog!!! :)
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