Do you hear bicycle bells ringing in the air? You might see more kids and teachers on bicycles tomorrow on May 9th on the first National Bike to School Day. Schools, cities, bicycle groups, and public health organizations are organizing bike rides and bike rides to school to highlight and celebrate the benefits of choosing bike transportation to school. More than 700 Bike to School Day events in 49 states and the District of Columbia are registered on the official website. Here in Cleveland Heights, the city is promoting the Bike to School day.
May is National Bike month, and there are lots of of bike activities, rides, and events including the national Ride to Work day on May 18h – where everyone is encouraged to bike to work, and the Ride of Silence on Wednesday May 16th, where cyclists do a silent slow-paced ride in honor of those who have been injured or killed cycling on public highways. Check the air in your bike tires, and check out your local bike site to get riding!
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Thurston County Bike Commuter
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