Ahhhh, May, the loveliest month of the cycling year…
Our friends at SACOG are once again pulling out all the stops for Bike Month to promote and encourage cycling as a part of everyday life. One of the things I appreciate most about Bike Month is how accessible it is and how it celebrates the hard-core thousand-milers just as much as the new cyclists, making it easier for everyone to log their miles, keep their goals in check, and receive the little rewards we all need at times for just that little extra bit of motivation. The results can be as little as a having a bit more fun or as grand as the formation of life-changing habits.
I’m a huge believer in–and beneficiary of–the power of example, and I can attest that seeing what people CAN do on two wheels makes it a lot easier to take whatever next steps are necessary to rely less on using four wheels.
To that end, the Bike Month folks will be setting up tents (“Energizer Stations”) throughout the region with snacks and fuel, bike pumps, buttons, tchotchkes, and more to make your commute or rec ride just a bit more glamorous and fun.
I even scored this nice pant leg strap (and buttons and pencils for the kiddos) this morning at a Pre-Bike Month Energizer Station in front of Old Soul, run ably by our dear friend Jose Luis and our friend Tara.
So here are my 2014 Bike Month stats:
Miles I rode TOTAL: 367
Miles with kid(s) in tow: 309
Miles Little Mister rode behind me: 269
Miles the Little Ladies rode behind me (combined): 266
Miles the Little Ladies rode on their own!: 14
Overall Rank: 1513 of 9914 (top 15%–way better than last year!)
No-Car Days (in-county): 28 out of 31
This year, I’m aiming for 500 miles and 31 out of 31 car-free days!
For all of the information on Bike Month events, prizes and more, including details on the Fri, May 1st Kickoff Party, click HERE.
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