Ride to Work Week!
This week is Ride To Work Week, so if you’re one of the unlucky ones who doesn’t normally get to ride for the daily commute, this is your prime excuse to dig out your bike and arrive with a smile on your face. (The U.S. site says Ride to Work Day but internationally it is the entire week. We say it’s everyday but let’s go with a week for extra effort!)
The annual event started as a one-day only gig, but has grown to encompass a whole week, and is an international initiative to prove the benefits for everyone on our roads. Motorcyclists are happier when they commute by bike, saving time and money for most commutes that would normally involve a car or train journey, and cumulatively reducing congestion for other road users, too.
You can check out the official website of “Ride to Work” The idea behind it all of course is to get more motorcycles on the road and enjoying the two wheeled lifestyle. Did you also know that the more riders there are on the roads the less traffic there is overall, there is less wear and tear on roads, and of course there would be less texting and driving.
One additional item is to always wear safety gear. It’s hot and humid and you sweat, but after witnessing a gentleman wreck in a tank top, flip flops, and shorts this weekend I won’t forget any gear anytime soon. Ride Safe!
