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  1. #1
    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Location
    SF bay area
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    151

    Bike to work day May 10- who's in?

    I'm riding both ways. In the am, I am joining a giant group ride that draws a few hundred people on BTWD. In the pm, riding back to SF with co-workers. About 12 miles each way.

    Who else is riding on BTWD??

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    123
    I live too far and through too many dangerous neighborhoods to ride the whole way. I will make a commitment to drive in, park in a lot and ride in the rest of the way. There is a church about 5 miles out that will hold my vehicle while I am at work!
    Touring this great country, one State at a time! Michigan Summer 2013.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    where the wind comes sweeping down the plain
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    5,251
    Woot!!
    Everyday is bike to work day for me. Our official city Bike to Work day with prizes and big group rides is May 18th, but I can't join since that's the last day of school. Oh well, I miss it every year. One of these days when I retire I'm going to join all those schlubs biking to work en masse.
    Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com

    Cervelo P2C (tri bike)
    Bianchi Eros (commuter/touring road bike)

    1983 Motobecane mixte (commuter/errand bike)
    Cannondale F5 mountain bike

  4. #4
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    Maryland
    Posts
    348
    I am primarily a commuter at this point. I'm taking part in the national bike challenge this summer over at endomondo. Last week I got in 28 miles which was a record for me. I hope to only go up from there.

    I'm a new rider (in the past year) and still don't have any real cycling gear besides a helmet but I'm fixing to change that this summer as my mileage goes up and I spend more time in the saddle. I ride a 7 gear hybrid Raleigh Bike.

    I'm also involved with a local group that is working to get bike lanes in my city.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Seattle
    Posts
    491
    Count me in! My first time was last year, and I wasn't even working. Rode my bike to the start, got lots of goodies, then did the ride to city hall, and then home to sleep in for a bit! This year I am working, but I can at least go to the start line and get some more goodies before I bike to work.
    2014 Surly Straggler
    2012 Salsa Casseroll - STOLEN

  6. #6
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Columbia, MO
    Posts
    2,041
    Every day is bike to work day for me too. We're holding Bike to Work day on May 24 this year. That's because the hospital contacted me a couple weeks ago and said "We want to do something for bike safety. Got any ideas?" and I suggested they do a Bike to Work Day, but since the official date was too soon to pull it together, we just picked a different day.

    We're starting a TS101 class that same day. I'm really excited about that.
    2009 Trek 7.2FX WSD, brooks Champion Flyer S, commuter bike

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Newport, RI
    Posts
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    I'm in.
    '02 Eddy Merckx Fuga, Selle An Atomica
    '85 Eddy Merckx Professional, Selle An Atomica

    '10 Soma Double Cross DC, Selle An Atomica

    Slacker on wheels.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jul 2011
    Location
    Redwood City, California
    Posts
    48
    I ride everyday cuz driving in the Bay Area is a nightmare. I hope not to be bitter when the bike car on Caltrain swells.
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    2012 Specialized Amira Apex Compact

    2011 Redline 925

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Posts
    10,889
    I am in on the 17th, actually I am considering doing it this Friday as well if the weather cooperates. I've an appointment at my gym after work, but it is literally right on my commute route, and they have secure bike lockers.

    Sadly, due to when I have to be at the office, I can't ride in with a large group that will be leaving from my area. Oh well, I wouldn't be normally commuting with a group anyway...

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    Boise Idaho
    Posts
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    As my office is down the stairs from my house, no bike to work BUT Grant Petersen of Rivendell fame will be in town promoting his new book "Just Ride", so we are riding over to the event and then going with the group to a local brew pub for dinner.
    Sky King
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  11. #11
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Posts
    1,372
    Just getting over a torn ligament in my ankle. First short ride in over a month last night. But, I think riding slowly into work and just taking it easy Thursday will be just the ticket.
    Bagels and coffee for those who show up to work on bikes - nice of the workplace to do that and I'll do anything for free food (Graduate School does that to you, even 20 yrs out, I still will do anything for free food).
    My photoblog
    http://dragons-fly-peacefully.blogspot.com/
    Bacchetta Giro (recumbent commuter)
    Bacchetta Corsa (recumbent "fast" bike)
    Greespeed X3 (recumbent "just for fun" trike)
    Strada Velomobile
    I will never buy another bike!

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Location
    New Orleans, LA
    Posts
    21
    the city of new orleans actually held its annual bike to work day in April, maybe because its already unbearably hot in the month of May. It was great ride with a great turn out. To all those participating, Enjoy!!
    Trek 2200 WSD <3

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Newport, RI
    Posts
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    I'm out. I woke up with wrist pain. No work for me. I haven't missed a day of work in years, but it would be stupid to not let it rest.

    Fessing up, I wouldn't ride anyway. It's pouring and windy.
    '02 Eddy Merckx Fuga, Selle An Atomica
    '85 Eddy Merckx Professional, Selle An Atomica

    '10 Soma Double Cross DC, Selle An Atomica

    Slacker on wheels.

  14. #14
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Columbia, MO
    Posts
    2,041
    I was just realizing that tomorrow is the one day this week I won't bike, because I'm going to Montreal. I'll use just about every other form of transportation except boat! But our local Bike to Work Day, May 24, I'll be here (and therefore on a bike).
    2009 Trek 7.2FX WSD, brooks Champion Flyer S, commuter bike

 

 

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