Wednesday is ride to work day!!!

[crash_duc]

Press Release: For Immediate Release
Date: 7/10/08
Subject: Wednesday is Ride To Work Day
Email Forwards: Send to all media, all riders, all motorcycle/scooter dealers, etc. Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day is this Wednesday

Motorcycle and scooter riders' 17th annual commuting day is Wednesday, July 16th. Participation in the yearly demonstration is estimated to triple the number of riders on the road. Motorcycle and scooter groups and organizations actively encourage riders to commute by cycle on this day. On Ride to Work Day, motorcycle and scooter commuters seek improved employer recognition and support for this form of transportation and increased public and government awareness of the positive value of riding.

Adding more motorcycles and scooters to everyone's daily commute makes urban parking easier and traffic flow better, according to Ride to Work, a non-profit advocacy organization. Studies have also shown that across the same distances, motorcyclists reach their destinations faster than those using automobiles. Many motorcycles and scooters also consume less resources per mile than automobiles. "Riding to work on this day is fun and shows the positive value of motorcycling. For many people, riding is a socially responsible form of mobility that saves energy, helps the environment and provides a broad range of other public benefits," stated Andy Goldfine, this year's event organizer.

The Ride To Work website has been expanded with new features that include:
Secure credit card or PayPal purchases of Ride To Work merchandise.
A new forum to discuss Ride To Work issues and events.
A wholesale program available to dealers and retailers for reduced prices on larger purchases.
Show off your Every Day Ride on the website.

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Ride to Work Day, a 501 c4 nonprofit organization, can be reached at:
POB 1072, Proctor, Minnesota, 55810 USA
http://www.ridetowork.org
218 722 9806
Christine Holt cholt@ridetowork.org
Andy Goldfine agoldfine@ridetowork.org
Ride to Work Day Mission Statement:
To advocate and support the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation, and to provide information about transportation riding to the public.
Affiliated Ride to Work Day Countries:
Germany, Philippines, England, Germany, France, Israel, Turkey, Ecuador, United States, and many others.
Newsletter:
Sample issues of 'The Daily Rider' newsletter are available for download at:
http://www.ridetowork.org/the-daily-rider
History:
A brief history of Ride to Work Day is available for viewing at:
http://www.ridetowork.org/ride-to-work-day-history
Fact Sheet:
A transportation motorcycling fact sheet is available at:
http://www.ridetowork.org/transportation-fact-sheet
RTW Day Photos and Artwork:
Motorcycle commuting photos, ads, posters, banners, illustrations and other artwork is available for view and download at:
http://www.ridetowork.org/signs-posters-cards-propaganda-art
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Ride To Work
PO Box 1072
Proctor, MN 55810-1072
(218) 722-9806

[LA]

Doooood. Every day is ride to work day.

And if the bike didn't cost a billion dollars with mods, over $600 for a look see every 7500 mi., eat tires like I eat potato chips at over a buck fitty a piece and suck gas like a black hole you might could convince me that it economical.

And so far as motorcyclists reach their destinations faster than those using automobiles, the local cops call that driving too fast for conditions or unsafe operations. I still await my upcoming court date for that "benefit", which I'm told might cost me some jail time.

But like I said, every day is "ride to work day".

And life is gooooood!

LA

[hbliam]

And so far as motorcyclists reach their destinations faster than those using automobiles, the local cops call that driving too fast for conditions or unsafe operations.

In CA with lanesplitting, legal carpool lane useage, and filtering to the head of the line at lights, it's easy to get to work faster even at legal speeds. I ride in at 0430 hours. 14 minutes. On the way home at 1800 hours. 16-18 minutes. Not bad considering the freeway is going 15-30 MPH at 1800 hrs.

[DEVO!]

lol

everyday is ride to work day for me! it will be nice to see alot more bikes on the road on that day.

[Gramps]

 [moto] Ok what is this thing they call WORK?? Oh now I remember it's what I used to do before I retired!! Be safe out there everyone.
               Gramps 

[Capt baz]

there is an organized bike club, ride to work, here at the submarine factory (EB- groton, ct) the 16th. employees will have their group pic taken on company time.

[Got Duc]

I am off. 

So now what?

[DesmoDog]

[moto] Ok what is this thing they call WORK?? Oh now I remember it's what I used to do before I retired!! Be safe out there everyone.
               Gramps 

No problem, I'll let you ride in to where I work. You can fill in for me that day. Cuz that's just the kind of guy I am...

[CMDRDAVE]

I am taking a sport bike safety course on Wednesday .  Does that count as work?

[slyfox]

Ride to work?? ........ I ride for FUN .......... everydaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyy

[Randimus Maximus]

Reminder...this is tomorrow! 

[moto] [moto] [moto] [moto] [moto]

[x136]

I suppose I could take a break from my daily bicycle commute...

(Of course, if I do, I'll most likely take off from work early and go riding for five or six hours afterward. Motorcycles decrease productivity!)

[RodeoClown]

since I ride most everyday i am gonna wheelie to work tomorow....  [evil]Just kidding... actually if I could I might

[Jarvicious]

Dammit.  Well if anyone can figure out how to fit a few thousand pounds of parts and tools on the back of my bike, I will gladly partake.  Actually I did stuff a few key tools and the part I needed in a back pack and ride to one job today.  Ahh guilty pleasures.......

[lawbreaker]

..Everyday is ride to work day for me