Bike to Work Day is this Friday

With the added enticements of maps, coffee, snacks and group rides, commuting by bicycle is encouraged this Friday, May 17, for Bike to Work Day. Austin Transportation and Public Works (TPW) and partner organizations Get There ATX, Ghisallo Cycling Initiative, Movability and MetroBike will offer bike trips, educational information and a morning at Austin City Hall. Looking for high-comfort bike routes? The live, interactive Austin Bike Map can be found online here. Don’t have a bike? You can rent a MetroBike for free using promo code B2WD2024. Ghisallo offers free consultations to help riders find a safe route – just email kari.kuwamura@ghisallo.org. Cyclists can find fueling stations featuring coffee, snacks and more or join a group ride from locations throughout the city. An 8 a.m. National Bike to Work Day celebration at Austin City Hall will feature free coffee and tacos, swag giveaways and booths from community partners focusing on mobility. And at the end of the day, the official Bike to Work Day After Party will be at Central Machine Works (4824 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78702) from 6 to 8 p.m.

On Bike to Work Day, and every other day, the best way drivers can support bicyclists is giving them the space they need on the road – at least 3 feet of space when passing. Drivers can keep themselves and bicyclists safe by taking extra time to check for bicyclists in intersections or dark conditions. In morning or late evening hours, cyclists can be safe by wearing reflective clothing and using a white front and a red rear light.

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