Bike Month 2010
May is National Bike Month! Pierce Trips invites you to join in this month-long celebration of bicycling. This year we have fun community events that offer something for everyone!
To kick things off, the Tacoma Bike Swap is back on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at the University of Puget Sound. Whether you’re looking for a new commuter bike, want to find a vintage cruiser, or hope to sell the kids’ old bikes cluttering your garage, the Bike Swap has something for you. This year, the Bike Swap will feature Bike Basics classes from REI, affordable helmets, and free helmet fittings.
Interested in being a vendor? Email bikeswap@cityoftacoma.org to register. Or, if you have just a 1-2 bikes to sell, bring a lock and lock them in the bike corral. You can leave your cell phone number with the bike and enjoy the swap while you wait for a call from a prospective buyer.
Be sure to check out our brand new Bike Movie Series as well, with movie screenings at the Red Hot, Tacoma Art Museum, and Grand Cinema.
And don’t forget about the annual Bike Commuter Challenge sponsored by MultiCare! Last year during Bike to Work Week 186 Pierce County cyclists logged over 8000 miles! Help us meet our goal of 10,000 bike miles logged in a single week. Cyclists who register their commute trips at www.piercetripscalendar.com are eligible for great prizes, and are invited to our first-ever Bike Commuter Picnic and Fashion Show, sponsored by Downtown: On the Go!
Remember; all Bike Month events are free! To see a full calendar and learn more about what biking in Pierce County is all about, visit www.PierceTrips.com!
Why Bike to Work?If you live within five miles of your workplace, biking may not be as hard as you think. And it may not take as much time as you imagine. There are many varieties of commute cyclists from fair weather riders to hardcore bike activists. Some people have expensive gear and outfits and others prefer an old three-speed and casual everyday wear. You can choose your own cycling style and price, but whatever you chose, bicycling is far better for the environment, your health and your cash flow than driving your car.
A Few Tips
- Wear a helmet. It’s the law in Tacoma.
- Always wear bright and reflective outer wear and use lights in the dark.
- It’s great exercise.
- You don’t need to ride to work every day if you find inclement weather intimidating. Many commuters ride seasonally or do it for the pleasure pedaling on a temperate day.
- The route you drive to work is probably not the same route you would bicycle. Just a street or two over from the arterial you will probably find a much more friendly side street.
- Your employer may have bike racks and showers to support bicycling to work.
- Your local bike shop is generally very helpful with equipment and riding tips.
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