, /PRNewswire/ -- marks the 30 anniversary of Bay Area Bike to Work Day/Bike to Wherever Day(s), which started in 1994 as a celebration of bicycles as a fun and healthy way to commute. The event encourages both regular bike commuters and those who typically do not cycle to consider it as a transportation mode. Bike to Work Day also advocates for enhanced bicycle infrastructure and safety throughout the region.
All nine Bay Area counties offer Energizer Stations for cyclists, hold special events, and invite elected officials to show their support. Since its inception, has attracted increasing participation from both new and seasoned riders. Throughout May, Bay Area Bike to Wherever Days, our region's counties are hosting a which invites riders to log their trips and compete for one of eight different prizes.
"It is incredible to see how much has changed in the world of bicycling in the last 30 years, thanks largely to the visibility biking gets each year on this day. To mark the 30 anniversary, we invited bikers to participate in a month-long goal of logging 30,000 bike miles. This Bike Challenge has been a huge success.
After only two weeks, we have exceeded our goal. This is a testament to the passion and hard work of cyclists across the Bay Area," said , Executive Director of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). On Bike to Work Day, the nine Bay Area counties will set up Energizer Stations where riders can pick up commemorative bags filled with a host of giveaw.
