Today is Bike to Work Day 2015

May is National Bike Month and today (the 15th) is Bike to Work Day! It's encouraging to see bike commuting gaining traction in America, though we still have a long way to go to bring balance to how we commute. A widely recognized event like this is essential for getting people to give bike commuting a try. I hope you take the opportunity to encourage your friends and colleagues to bike to work this month (and year-round).

Many people stick with the car because it's the norm, and because they simply do not realize how easy bicycle commuting can be. The best way to dispel this myth is to have them simply try it once and see for themselves! Anyone who lives within 6 miles of their work and who is in adequate health can bike to work with little or no training or practice. More importantly, once you've broken the myth that bike commuting is difficult or impractical, it suddenly becomes a viable option for many people.

The League of American Bicyclists has published some great resources about National Bike Month and Bike to Work Day 2015, including a poster addressing the myths of bike commuting which you can view below. Now get on your bikes and ride!