We urge area residents to try biking at least part of their commutes this week. Biking to work saves gas, reduces air pollution, reduces an individual's carbon footprint and encourages physical fitness. Plus the local annual race between car, ...
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Biking to work week
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Get some exercise by biking to work for a week
Biking to work is a great way to fulfill the requirement of 30-plus minutes of physical activity per day needed to stay healthy." "This year's message is to find your inner motivation and reason to ride a bike and to go for it. ...
Bike week shows convenience of biking to work
The annual event promotes biking to work as a way to reduce pollution, promote health and decongest the roadways. "You can look at gas prices. If you bike to work every day, that can be a substantial raise if you didn't have to put a $50 tank of gas in ...
Biking or walking to work reduces risk of future wrist fractures in women
The study, published in Osteoporosis International, defines active commuting as regularly biking or walking to work, and found that while the risk of present-day wrist fractures is higher among active commuters than passive commuters, ...
National Bike Month: Enthusiasts Tout Advantages of Biking to Work
Florida Department of Transportation District One in Bartow at 801 N. Broadway is hosting a day full of events, including a team challenge, an interactive bicycle course, bike rodeo, free helmet fittings, evening biking and walking tour and free gift ...
Senator urges commuters to cycle to work during annual Bike to Work Week
ALBANY - National 'Bike to Work Week' kicked off in New York, Monday and continues through May 21. State Senator Martin Malavé Dilan (D-Brooklyn) is ...
Coalition encourages biking to work in May
By the Herald staff Bicyclists can pre-register at Scott's Cycle & Sports, Kennewick Cycle & Fitness, REI, Greenies, Markee's Cycling Center and Chain Reaction. Those who participate will keep track of mileage and the number of days they participated ...
City encourages biking to work
Wendy Majewski, City of Vernon transportation demand management co-ordinator, prepares for Bike To Work Week from May 28 to June 3. Planning is underway for Bike to Work Week. A team leader workshop for Bike to Work Week will be hosted by the City of ...
Campaign encourages biking to work
Starting Tuesday, companies can sign up for the Active Transportation Alliance's "Commuter Challenge" for Bike to Work Week June 13-19. The challenge allows businesses, nonprofits and other organizations to compete to see who can get the most workers ...
Biking to Work Saves Money, Health & Environment
This week is Bike to Work Week, which in the past has proven to be a very successful campaign to engage commuters into cycling to and from their jobs instead of taking a pollution-full version of transportation like car or bus. ...