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Bike To Work Day is Friday, May 17, 2013!

Bike to Work Day 2013, sponsored by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, will be celebrated in the Baltimore region and across the nation on Friday May 17, 2013.

This year marks the 16th annual event in the Baltimore region and will feature events at locations around the region.

 

Online Registration is Closed, but You Can Still Ride Up + Register! 

Online registration is now closed, but you can still ride on Friday!  Just join us at one of the rallies or pit stops below and register on-site for freebies, prizes, food and more. The first 1,400 registered riders that attend an event will receive a mesh hat. Some rallies will also have free bike checks, prizes, t-shirts, and other great info and giveaways.

  • Annapolis (City Dock, 7 to 9 am)


  • Baltimore City
  • Baltimore Bicycle Works
  • Baltimore City Health Department
  • Brooklyn
  • Harbor East
  • Inner Harbor
  • Johns Hopkins Medical Campus (Armstrong building)  
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Joe's Bike Shop (Mt. Washington)
  • McHenry Row (Locust Point)   
  • MD State Highway Administration
  • University of Maryland Medical Center   


Bel Air (Harford County Govt Admin Building, 7 to 9 am)


Catonsville (Santa's House @ Catonsville Fire Dept)


Columbia (The Mall in Columbia, 7 to 9 am) 


Towson (Towson Courthouse, 7 to 9 am)



Don't want to bike alone? Join a Convoy!

Volunteers from around the region are stepping up to lead convoys of Bike to Work Day riders to locations around the Baltimore area and beyond. Check out our B2W Day Convoys page for more info or, if you'd like to volunteer let us know @ b2w@baltometro.org.

Also, check out this great Facebook page by Bikemore -- it is a great place to ask your questions and get some info from seasoned riders about the best route to ride for bike to work and more. Plus, get the 411 on this year's Bike FROM Work Day Party at the Pratt Street Ale House! 

>> Learn more about the Bike From Work Day Party

 

Why Bike To Work Day?

Bike to Work Day is an event celebrated across the United States each May to encourage and celebrate bicycling to work and promote public awareness of bicycling and bicycle safety.

Locally, B2WD promotes a “clean commute” and is part of the region's Clean Commute Initiative, which begins in April. Late Spring is the start of the ground-level ozone season, when we hear about Code Red and Orange Ozone Action Days. On those days, the air is dangerous to breathe – especially for the young and for the elderly. Emissions from single occupancy vehicles contribute significantly to our region's dangerous ozone levels. Bike commuting can improve the air we breathe.

Stay up-to-date with Bike to Work Day and other great bike events from around the Baltimore region through the BikePed Beacon E-Newsletter or follow us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter ! Sign-up today!

 

Learn more...

 

For more information: Russ Ulrich, rulrich@baltometro.org, 410-732-9575


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Bike to Work Day - Friday, May 17, 2013
Thank you for your interest and past participation in Bike to Work Day. This year, Bike to Work Day will be held on Friday, May 17th

 

So, check your tires and grease your chain, it's spring and Bike to Work Day 2013 is just around the corner!

Events in the Baltimore region continue to get bigger, better and more diverse. Join a rally or swing by a pit stop for a courtesy bike check, prizes, and on-the-go snacks. Or, go all out with your coworkers to win the Harford County "Cycle Smackdown." or Howard County "Bicycle Showdown".   
We'd also like to encourage you to invite your colleagues, friends, and family to join you this year.  Please consider using the share button at the top of this e-mail to send to your networks via e-mail, Twitter, Facebook, or wherever you share information. 

We hope to see you at Bike to Work Day 2013!
 
Bike to Work Day Events to be held throughout the Baltimore region on Friday, May 17! 

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B2W 2009 - Bike in front of Baltimore City Hall

Bike to Work Day 2013, sponsored by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, will be celebrated in the region and across the nation this Friday, May 17.   
This year, there are events around the region at the following locations, including several new rallies and pit stops this year! 
  • Baltimore City  (Various locations and times)
  • Baltimore Bicycle Works
  • Baltimore City Health Department New! 
  • Brooklyn
  • Harbor East
  • Inner Harbor
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Joe's Bike Shop (Mt. Washington)
  • McHenry Row (Locust Point) New! 
  • MD State Highway Administration
  • University of Maryland Medical Center  
  • Bel Air (Harford County Govt Admin Building, 7 to 9 am)  
  • Catonsville (Catonsville Fire House, 7 to 9 am) New! 
  • Columbia (The Mall in Columbia, 7 to 9 am)  
  • Towson (Towson Courthouse, 7 to 9 am)  
  • Westminster (Carroll County office building, 12 to 1 pm) 

 

There are also several employer-based rallies being planned. Check with your employer to see if your company will be or is interested in participating in Bike to Work Day! 

 

Visit www.Bike2WorkCentralMD.com to register, join a convoy, get tips on choosing a route, outfitting yourself for safety, or download our commuter guide for employees and employers. Remember, these events are held rain or shine and you must be registered and attend a rally to get your free hat and/or win prizes.

 

>>> Register today for Bike to Work Day 2013!

 

Don't Want To Bike Alone? Join or Lead a Convoy! 
Annapolis Bike to Work Day convoy Worried about doing Bike to Work Day by yourself? Don't worry, several 'convoys' are forming all over the Baltimore Metropolitan area. So gear up and join agroup of riders on your way to work!
 
Currently, convoys are planned for: 
  • Camden Yards (via M&T Bank Stadium) to Carroll Park
  • Catonsville to BWI Area
  • Catonsville to Inner Harbor
  • Catonsville to Ft. Detrick in Frederick
  • Catonsville to Greenbelt/Beltsville
  • Catonsville to Relay Elementary School
  • CCBC Essex to IKEA in White Marsh 
  • Federal Hill to Carroll Park (morning only)
  • Hanover to Fort Meade
  • Highlandtown to McHenry Row   
  • Medfield/Hampden to McHenry Row (Locust Point)  

More convoys are currently being planned for locations around the region, including: 

  • Annapolis 
  • Baltimore City (Downtown, City Hall and Under Amour)
  • NASA/USDA Greenbelt/Beltsville
  • Towson High School to Towson Courthouse
  • UMBC 
Don't see your location?  No worries! This list is being updated regularly, so check back for updates, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

 

B2W Convoy

Volunteer to Lead a Convoy!

 

If you'd like to volunteer to lead a convoy, e-mail b2w@baltometro.org with your Name, Phone, Meeting Point, Departure Time, Tentative Route, Any intermediate meeting points along the route (with approximate time), and your Evening Departure Location and Time.  We'll post it on our web site and let other riders know how to join your crew! 

 

 

>>> Join a Bike to Work Day Convoy!

  

Stay Connected - Join us online! Here are a four quick and easy ways you can stay connected and help us spread the word:
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get up-to-date details about Bike to Work Day , share a video or photos of your ride, and find out more about other great events throughout the region. 

 

 

Follow us on Twitter get regular updates about Bike to Work Day,
other bike events in the Baltimore region,
bike resources, news, and more!
 
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Bike with a co-worker or friend! 
If you are biking to work for the first time, this is a great way to enjoy the day, or if you are a seasoned rider, why not introduce it to someone who's never tried it!    
 
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410-732-9575

rulrich@baltometro.org

 

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Bike to Work Day

 

Bike to Work Day 2013, sponsored by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, will be celebrated in the Baltimore region and across the nation on Friday May 17, 2013.

This year marks the 16th annual event in the Baltimore region and will feature events at locations around the region.

 
Register For Bike To Work Day 2013 

To register for an event in your area, click on the location you'd like to attend a rally or pit stop.  

 

Stay tuned for the final list of locations and more links to register - we are currently continuing to plan more events around the region! 

 

  • Annapolis (City Dock, 7a-9a)


  • Baltimore City More locations to be added soon!
  • Baltimore Bicycle Works
  • Baltimore City Health Department
  • Brooklyn
  • Harbor East
  • Inner Harbor
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Joe's Bike Shop (Mt. Washington)
  • MD State Highway Administration


  • Bel Air (Harford County Govt Admin Building, 7 to 9 am)


  • Columbia (The Mall in Columbia, 7 to 9 am)


  • Towson (Towson Courthouse, 7 to 9 am)


  • White Marsh (CCBC to IKEA, 8:30a - 10a)

Why Bike To Work Day?

Bike to Work Day is an event celebrated across the United States each May to encourage and celebrate bicycling to work and promote public awareness of bicycling and bicycle safety.

Locally, B2WD promotes a “clean commute” and is part of the region's Clean Commute Initiative, which begins in April. Late Spring is the start of the ground-level ozone season, when we hear about Code Red and Orange Ozone Action Days. On those days, the air is dangerous to breathe – especially for the young and for the elderly. Emissions from single occupancy vehicles contribute significantly to our region's dangerous ozone levels. Bike commuting can improve the air we breathe.

Stay up-to-date with Bike to Work Day and other great bike events from around the Baltimore region through the Bike Ped Beacon e-newsletter, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter!  Sign-up today!

 

Learn more...

For more information:

Russ Ulrich, rulrich@baltometro.org, 410-732-9575


Source http://www.baltometro.org/bicycle/bike-to-work-day

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