Bike to Work Day

[Bruce&Linda Dwyer]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


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Inquiries, Contact:


May 1, 2007


Steven J. Mason, Director of Communications, or

Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703-838-4300 


PIO 107-07/rdo

 

 

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Alexandria Celebrates May as National Bike Month

with Ninth Annual Bike To Work Day Event on May 18

 

In celebration of May as National Bike Month, the City of Alexandria will
host the ninth annual Bike To Work Day event. The ceremony will take place
from 7 to 9 a.m. on Friday, May 18, at Market Square, located in front of
City Hall at 301 King St. Hundreds of bicycle commuters are expected to
participate and make a pit stop at Market Square during their morning
commute to work.

 

During the event, the City and its partners will offer participants
information on bicycle and transit commuting and provide a bicycle tune-up
station. Participants will also enjoy refreshments, giveaway items, and the
chance to win prizes. 

 

Exhibitors at this year's Bike To Work event include Big Wheel Bikes,
BikeWalk Alexandria, the Bombay Curry Company, Bruegger's Bagels, Fairfax
Advocates for Better Bicycling, Flexcar, REI Recreational Equipment Inc.,
Spokes Etc., St. Elmo's Coffee Pub, Wheel Nuts Bike Shop, Whole Foods, and
Zipcar.

 

 In 1999, the City was the first jurisdiction in the region to organize an
annual Bike To Work Day. 

 

Commuters who travel by bicycle employ a clean, quiet, and efficient mode of
transportation while saving money on the fuel, maintenance, insurance, and
parking costs of driving. Bicycle commuting benefits individuals and the
community, incorporating active living into the daily routine, decreasing
traffic congestion, and improving air quality. 

 

To register for the event, visit www.alexride.org <http://www.alexride.org/>
. Persons who register before May 11 will be entered into a raffle for a
chance to win a new bike.

 

For more information on Alexandria's Bike To Work Day, visit
www.alexride.org <http://www.alexride.org/> .

 

 

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