May is National Bike Month

Posted On: May 02, 12

Gear up for the inaugural Bike to School Day on May 9th. The National Center for Safe Routes to School, in partnership with the League of American Bicyclists, is pleased to be organizing the first-ever National Bike to School Day. Did you know biking enhances our health and well being, and eases traffic congestion near schools? In a fun way, you can improve our air quality and our overall quality of life!

Some Environmental Benefits of Bicycling:

Reduces Air Pollution
Reduces Noise Pollution
Reduces Energy Consumption
Reduces Demand for Parking Lots and Road Repair
Reduces Water Pollution - Bikes don’t drip brake fluid, anti-freeze and transmission fluid!

Safety Tips for Bicyclists:

ALWAYS wear a helmet!
Ride with traffic and follow the rules of the road
Don’t ride on the sidewalk
Ride on the trail, paved shoulder, bike lanes or bike route
Be predictable, visible and courteous
Watch for turning traffic
Watch for things on the road or trail that might make you fall or swerve