May is Bike to Work Month

Pedaling past the silent glistening river, passing a family of three enjoying the arrival of spring, and meandering through the neighborhood, discovering a new route are all beautiful byproducts of riding one's bike. Imagine having this peaceful experience while heading to work. May is Bike to Work Month and the week of May 11-15 is Bike to Work week.

Here are some interesting facts obtained from REI's Bike Your Drive website that might inspire you to ride your bike to work one day during the week.


Biking Facts: Did You Know?

5 reasons to bike your drive

The average person loses 13 pounds their first year of commuting by bike.

40% of all car trips in the U.S. are made within 2 miles of home.

60% of the pollution created by autos happens in the first few minutes of operation, before pollution control devices can work effectively.

Just 3 hours of biking per week can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke by 50%.

The U.S. could save 462 million gallons of gas a year by boosting bicycle trips just half a percentage point: from 1% to 1.5% of all trips.

Information courtesy of Trek Bicycle Corporation.

For more information about what your community is doing to participate in Bike to Work Month visit the League of American Bicyclists website.


Idaho Events for Bike to Work Month