Harford County Bike to Work Day Scheduled for May 20; Bike Parade through Downtown Bel Air Planned / May 11


From Harford County government: (via Dagger Press)


With spring in the air, Harford County and the Baltimore Metropolitan Council celebrate May as Clean Commute Month and May 20th as Bike to Work Day. County Executive David R. Craig urges everyone to bike to work or try cycling for fun, fitness, or transportation.

Rain or shine, the annual Bike to Work Day Rally will be held on Friday, May 20th from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Harford County Government Administration Building located at 220 South Main Street in Bel Air. The Rally, hosted by Harford County Government, promotes riding a bicycle as a fun, viable commuting option. This event is free but registration is required. Participating cyclists should register at <a href="http://www.Bike2WorkCentralMD.com">www.Bike2WorkCentralMD.com</a>;.

The Rally will be emceed by WXCY 103.7 and includes a bike parade through downtown Bel Air. Those who register and attend the Rally will receive a free Bike to Work Day t-shirt, refreshments, and a chance to win giveaways from various sponsors of the Rally.

Those who want to participate on May 20th, but do not want to ride alone, can join one of four bicycle convoys that will depart from various locations throughout the county that morning.

If you are looking to tap into your competitive side, you can participate in the Cycle Smackdown, a competition amongst Harford County businesses and organizations whereby employees from various-sized companies try to get the most number of registrants to bike to work. Last year Harford County Public Schools took the trophy in the large company category, while SAIC retained their title in the mid-size category, and the Highlands School won in the small company category.

To learn more about Bike to Work Day, including information about the Bicycle Convoys and Cycle Smackdown, please visit <a href="http://www.harfordcountymd.gov">www.harfordcountymd.gov</a>; and click on the Bike to Work Day icon.
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by B' Spokes

Like most people I live a hectic life and who has the time for much exercise? Thanks to xtracycle now I do. By using my bike for daily activities I can get things done and get an hour plus work out in 15 minutes extra of my time, not a bad deal and beats taking the extra time going to the gym. In case you are still having trouble being motivated; the National Center of Disease Control says that inactivity is the #2 killer in the United States just behind smoking. ( http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/bb_nutrition/ ) Get out there and start living life! I can carry home a full shopping cart of groceries, car pool two kids or just get lost in the great outdoors camping for a week. Well I got go, another outing this weekend.
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