News Flash Home
The original item was published from 3/31/2014 8:51:25 AM to 5/18/2014 12:05:00 AM.

News Flash

Frederick News

Posted on: March 31, 2014

[ARCHIVED] Bike to Work Day 2014

Don’t miss the annual Bike to Work Day festivities on Friday, May16th!

CONTACT: Susan S. Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 31, 2014

Bike to Work Day 2014

Frederick, MD – Don’t miss the annual Bike to Work Day festivities on Friday, May16th! Bike to Work Day encourages commuters to try bicycling to work as an alternative to solo driving and is a free non-profit event open to all commuters in the Washington area. Bike to Work Day, sponsored by TransIt Services of Frederick County, will take place rain or shine. The Ceremonial Ride will begin at 6:30 AM from Hood College proceeding to City Hall to pick up additional riders and end at the Downtown MARC Station. This designated pit stop will have free food, beverages and giveaways. Participants can meet at Hood College at 6:30 AM or join in the group at City Hall at 7:00 AM. There will be 79 other Bike to Work Day pit stops throughout the Washington Metropolitan Region in Maryland, Virginia and the District.

Mayor Randy McClement: “This event has become a wonderful tradition in our City and I look forward to it every year. It is a great way to come together, have fun, and support our bicycle friendly endeavors. I’ll be on my bike and I invite you to join us at Hood College or City Hall to be part of this year’s event. As a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community, we always have cyclists in the area but it’s especially fun to see bikes all over the City on Bike to Work Day!”

You can register for Bike to Work Day 2014 at http://www.mwcog.org/commuter2/commuter/bicycling/biketoworkday.html or 1-800-745-RIDE.

Last year more than 14,000 area commuters participated in Bike to Work Day and showed their support for bicycling as a clean, fun and healthy way to get to work. Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association hope you join us again for this popular region wide event in May 2014. For questions about Bike to Work Day contact Tim Davis at 301-600-1884 or email tdavis@cityoffrederick.com.

Commuter Connections and WABA encourage new and experienced bicyclists to prepare for the event by utilizing the resources found on the following websites:

• Learn more about bike commuting: For tips on bicycling to work, check out the "Bicycling to Work in the Washington Area" available through Commuter Connections at: www.commuterconnections.org/commuters/bicycling/

• Ride with others in a commuter convoy: Commuter convoys on Bike to Work Day will be led by experienced bicycle commuters, and many routes are available. Find a convoy near you at: www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/join-a-convoy

• Brush up on cycling skills: Participate in a Commuting Seminar or Confident City Cycling Classes to learn how to safely share the road with cars, other bikes, and pedestrians: http://www.waba.org/education/adult.php.

Free registration for Bike to Work Day is at www.biketoworkmetrodc.org or by calling 800-745-RIDE.

Follow Commuter Connections on Twitter at @BikeToWorkDay


--30--
www.cityoffrederick.com

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in Frederick News

FREDERICK_MAIN_LOGO_SEAL_MD_BLUE

City To Issue Taxicab Permits

Posted on: April 28, 2023
342996062_744770860656397_8387910145342307932_n

City to conduct fire hydrant flushing

Posted on: April 26, 2023
FPD logo

2023 Frederick Running Festival

Posted on: April 20, 2023

Mayor O'Connor announces FY24 budget

Posted on: March 31, 2023
Department-Public-Works_BLUE

Temporary Closure of Shared Use Path

Posted on: March 15, 2023
3P9A2144

Mayor O’Connor appoints City Attorney

Posted on: December 27, 2022
FREDERICK_MAIN_LOGO_SEAL_MD_BLUE

Holiday Closures | City of Frederick

Posted on: December 22, 2022
FREDERICK_MAIN_LOGO_SEAL_MD_BLUE

Mayor O'Connor to call for closed session

Posted on: December 12, 2022
Donald Myers

FPD makes arrest in Weapons Complaint

Posted on: September 11, 2022

HPC public hearing canceled

Posted on: September 7, 2022

Independence Day service changes

Posted on: June 29, 2022

City to issue taxicab permits

Posted on: April 29, 2022
Water Report Ad-COF Updated 4-26-22

2021 City Water Report now available

Posted on: April 29, 2022
freecycle 2

Spring Freecycle event this Saturday

Posted on: April 11, 2022
FREDERICK_MAIN_LOGO_SEAL_MD_BLUE

HPC to hold site visits

Posted on: March 21, 2022

Sewer work to impact roads March 8-9

Posted on: March 7, 2022
FREDERICK_MAIN_LOGO_SEAL_MD_BLUE

Mayor O'Connor requests closed session

Posted on: February 14, 2022

Watershed Gate Closure

Posted on: September 20, 2021

Reminders Regarding 2021 City Elections

Posted on: September 9, 2021

Heavy Rains Exceed Stormwater Capacity

Posted on: September 2, 2021

Thomas Pool to be Closed Saturday, 8/28

Posted on: August 27, 2021

July 2021 Events Update

Posted on: July 1, 2021

Update on City Pool Operations

Posted on: June 4, 2021

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Dec. 14, Santa Fun Run

Posted on: December 5, 2019