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Bike to Work Day
Bike to Work Day is a national event celebrated annually in the United States in May as part of National Bike Month. Bike to Work Day was originated by the League of American Bicyclists in 1956 to increase public interest in biking and promote it as an alternative for commuting to work.
The 29th Annual SANDAG Bike to Work Day is organized by the SANDAG iCommute program in conjunction with local jurisdictions, businesses, and other partners. The regional Bike to Work Day event on Thursday, May 16, 2019, offers 100 pit stops where riders can stop to pick up a free t-shirt, snacks, and receive encouragement to re-energize along the road.
As part of outreach to employers during Bike Month, iCommute offers free bike safety checks, bike safety classes, and guided rides to show groups of employees safe routes to commute to work. iCommute also funded the GO by BIKE Mini-Grant program for projects that promote biking through outreach and education. $60,000 in grant funding was available. 21 organizations will lead programs or host events throughout the San Diego region from March through June 2019, and all are open to the public.
For more information about Bike to Work Day, including registration and resources to GO by BIKE, visit the iCommute website.