| Author | Message | ||
     Crusty |
This Monday is International Ride To Work Day. It's a great opportunity to showcase the advantages of riding motorcycles as a viable alternative to driving cars to commute to work. Here's a link to the Ride To Work Site: http://www.ridetowork.org/ | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
I expect I will be.  | ||
| Crusty |
From a press release issued by American Motorcyclist Association American Motorcyclist Association salutes riders who commute on Ride to Work Day, June 17 PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is encouraging all motorcyclists to demonstrate the practical benefits of commuting on a motorcycle on Monday, June 17, in celebration of Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day. "Motorcyclists know that motorcycles are fun to ride as well as an economical way to transport yourself from one point to another, and Ride to Work Day is a great way for us to demonstrate that to other road users en masse," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "AMA members ride responsibly and, with the summer riding season upon us, it's a good time to exercise safe riding practices and to urge that other motorists be aware of motorcyclists on our roads and highways." Started in 1992, Ride to Work Day is now an international event, with participation in cities around the world and recognition by the federal government and local governments in the United States. For millions of workers, motorcycles and scooters are an economical, efficient and socially responsible form of mobility that save energy, protect the environment and provide a broad range of other public benefits. According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Transportation Department, more than 80 million cars and light trucks are used for daily commuting on American roads, and about 200,000 motorcycles and scooters are a regular part of this mix. On Ride to Work Day, the practical side of riding becomes more visible as a large number of America's motorcycles are ridden to work. An estimated 1 million riders will become two- and three-wheeled commuters to help demonstrate that riding is a pragmatic and beneficial form of personal transportation. Andy Goldfine, a key organizer of the annual Ride to Work Day, said: "Motorcycles and scooters consume less resources per mile than automobiles, and take up less space in parking areas and on roads. Riders seek employer and community support for this efficient form of transportation, and more government and public awareness about riding's many benefits." For more information about Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day, visit www.ridetowork.org . | ||
| Rick_a |
I ride to work every day...because cars suck. | ||
| Airbozo |
"I ride to work every day...because cars suck." Same here. No matter what the traffic is like, I always get home with a smile on my face when I ride. Part of the reason the SO let's me pick my own rides (2 now, more to come). I only saw 1 other motorcycle on my work today... | ||
| Pwnzor |
I used to argue the benefits of riding a motorcycle to work when I lived in California, when there was an actual advantage. Now that I have to sit and stare at tail lights with everybody else, I'll drive my cage. Air conditioning, radio, food, phone, all at my fingertips and I don't need to change clothes when I get there. | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
I slayed the twisties there & back today. Taking the car tomorrow though, but only because I've got to go get new boots on it. | ||
| Ratbuell |
1125 got me to work today. Induced many grins. Saw two other bikes. AMA needs better advertising. | ||
| Ourdee |
Rode to and from. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
Funny. I ride to work rain or shine for a week and then today, I had to pick something up so I took my truck. | ||
| Cyclonedon |
I haven't ridden my motorcycle much this year, but I did ride it to work today. | ||
| Desert_uly |
I have appointed myself coordinator of this event each year at my job. Print out the flyer a couple of weeks in advance, hand it out to m/c riding co-workers, gather them up at lunch for a quick ride to the nearest taco shack, forget about your job for 45 minutes, then its back to work. | ||
| Mnrider |
If it's not pouring rain or below 35F I ride every day. 50 mpg bike 18 mpg truck,I hate buying gas. |
