Bike Month
Commuting by bicycle is efficient, economical, and enjoyable. A segment on NBC’s Today Show covered the actual cost of driving a car (see also AAA’s report) and sparked an MSNBC.com blog posting from a bicycle commuter. While it is easy to compare dollars to dollars when weighing the financial benefits of bike commuting, the comparison does not do it justice. The health benefits alone – priceless! The clarity of mind that comes after a post-work bike ride – a way to wash away the stress of a long day.
Bike commuting is a commitment of time, money, and effort. An investment that many Seattleites see as well worth it – evidenced by the throngs of Ortlieb panniers, yellow jackets, and blinking red lights that make their way across the Fremont Bridge to Dexter on the way to downtown Seattle every weekday morning.
May is bike month! May is an excellent time to begin your bike commuting career. Check out the Bike Month Calendar, rally a group to compete in the Group Health Commute Challenge, and get your bike commute ready.
