2008 Bike to Work Week

Welcome to Bike to Work Week 2008! By making the decision to burn calories instead of gasoline, you're joining one of the fastest-growing movements in the country. Whether you are a first-time commuter or an experienced road warrior, the time for bicycling to work has never been better.

With gas prices predicted to reach as high as $4.00 per gallon, bicycling is an easy and effective way to combat the incesscant drain on your bank account posed by driving the short distance to and from work each day.

In 2003, cars idling in traffic wasted 5 billion gallons of fuel. Furthermore, the average American spends 50 hours per year stuck in traffic. (source) Wouldn't spending some of that time on a bicycle be more enjoyable? We like to think so.

Still not convinced to give biking to work a try? Bicycling benefits your physical and mental health by providing sustained, moderate aerobic exercise - as close to a magic health elixir as there has ever been. But don't take our word for it...

"Significant health benefits can be obtained by including a moderate amount of physical activity on most, if not all, days of the week.

Physical activity reduces the risk of premature mortality in general, and of coronary heart disease,hypertension, colon cancer, and diabetes mellitus in particular. Physical activity also improves mental health and is important for the health of muscles, bones, and joints."

- Audrey F, Manley, M.D., M.P.H., Acting Surgeon General of the United States (source: Center for Disease Control)

Need more convincing? Bicycling is good for our environment. It produces no greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming, no carbon monoxide, no sulpher dioxide and no polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons - in other words, they don't stink.

So there you have it. Bicycling is good for your bank account, good for your health and good for the planet. What are you waiting for? Let's get started!

Please click one of the links below to find Bike to Work Week events near you.

2008 Bike to Work Week

Fox Valley Area Bike to Work Week

La Crosse Area Bike to Work Week

Madison Bike to Work Week

Milwaukee Area Bike to Work Week

Sheboygan Area Bike to Work Week