I usually like to participate Los Angeles Bike to Work Week, at least riding a couple days out of that week (the promise that I'd start riding on Fridays after Daylight Saving Time started hasn't worked out so well). And I was kind of wondering, since it was already May, when I was going to start hearing about it. I got that answer today, when I opened my email at work. It started today. The email was sent Friday night.
Not that I'm the biggest "plan ahead" guy in the world, but wouldn't giving more than 48 hours worth of notice help bring more bicyclers onto the streets?
Just a thought.
Banners on lightposts might help, too. Like the ones they had for the extremely tiny Colfax Elementary School "World Fair".
Okay, I'll take of my Marketing hat for a moment (which is nice, because it's extremely heavy) and tell you, if you haven't thought about commuting to work by bike before, this is a good week to do it. Why?
- You can have your bike blessed at Good Samaritan Hospital, if you feel that will make your ride safer
- You can ride the bus or rail FOR FREE on Thursday, Bike to Work Day
- Snacks, friends, and more at pit stops throughout LA (on Thursday) and Pasadena (all week)
Be sure to check out this Checklist provided by California Bike Commute before heading out. I mean, if you're the planning type (like me). If you're one of those people who doesn't mind coming to the office and discovering you forgot a change of clothes, don't bother.
If you're a Doer, you might want to check out the LA County Bike Coalition site, they're an advocacy group that sponsors some great rides (like the ice cream shop to ice cream shop one in LA) and events (like the bike based film screenings during this week).
Hey, if you're out there, let me know by posting a comment here or by emailing me.
Don't forget your helmet!
Me! I’m with you!
Me and my Raleigh are on it!
I’ll be biking to work from home. =)