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Celebrate National Bike-to-Work Week/Day: This Friday, May 16, is National Bike-to-Work Day, and it's a perfect opportunity to celebrate the rewards of a two-wheeled commute. Everyone from first-time cyclists to road-savvy veterans will be joining in, and the best part is how fun and easy biking to work can be. So you don't have to take a back seat to this celebration—you can take your own bike seat!
This month, we put out a call for stories from supporters who use rail-trails as part of a "greener" commute. We've already received dozens of testimonials from folks around the country who've discovered the many payoffs of pedaling into the office and spending less time in a car for daily chores and trips (See the upcoming July 2008 eNews for the full list of responses. Register for eNews to get your own.).
Some swear by the savings in time, gas and public transit; others wouldn't trade the fun, refreshing exercise to start their day, or the chance to explore local wildlife; still more love the neighborly connection with fellow travelers, and the sense of experiencing a community outside, in person and up close. Whatever their motivation, these bicycle commuters have found plenty of passion for pedaling as their transportation of choice.
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