Bike to Work 2009
Thanks to everyone for helping make Bike to Work Day 2009 a huge success. This includes the participants, supportive businesses, participating coffee and bike shops, and even motorists. Everyone working together made Bike to Work Day 2009 a successful and memorable event.
As part of our thank you we are organizing an after event party where we can announce the winners and celebrate. Join us Sunday, May 31st Noon - 4:00 pm at the West Street Market in downtown Reno.
Schedule of Events:
12-1 – The Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra
1:15-2:15 - Mojo Green
2:30-3:00 - Guest Speakers, Award Ceremonies, $500 grand prize giveaway
3:00-4:00 – Jelly Bread
There will be a raffle for some great prizes, a massage booth, the presence of local bike groups and 10% off West Street Market Vendor Goods for those who donate to Bike to Work Day. Admission is free!
Please feel free to invite people who didn’t participate in Bike to Work Day to join us at the celebration. While we particularly want to honor participants, we also want to continue to attract new riders and foster appreciation in general for this fun, green, money-saving transportation mode.
Results of the Grand Prize Raffle
Congratulations to Greg Jacobs and Anne Schneckloth who both won $500 towards a bike or bike gear from the participating bike shop of their choice!
Results of the Commuter Challenge
We had overwhelming support from our local businesses ranging in size from 4 employees all the way up to 7500 employees. And the winners are:
IGT
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Microsoft Licensing, GP
Sanford Center for Aging
Washoe Tribe Dresslerville Head Start
EE Technologies
Thanks to all the employers that signed up and encouraged their employees to ride. Click here for the full list of participating employers.
Commuter Coffee
Please continue to support our local participating coffee shops throughout the year. Without their participation and support Bike to Work Day participants would not be as alert on their ride in!
Click here for a complete list of participating coffee shops
Participating Bike Shops
The Reno area is very fortunate to have so many friendly and knowledgeable bike shops that support Bike to Work and are dedicated to helping people of all skill levels ride safely.
Click here for a complete list of bike shops that supported and participating in Bike to Work Day 2009.
Find a Bike Buddy or track your commute
Interested in finding someone to ride with throughout the year? RTC has a great website that can hook you up with other cyclists heading in the same general direction as you. It also works for those looking for car-pooling. Check it out
here!
Savings Calculator
Want to see how much of a difference you can make by riding your bike to work just once?
This will calculate not only reduced carbon monoxide but also calories burned and dollars saved!
Other Bike to Work Activities in our Area
Carson City - Check out their Bike Month activities www.bikecarson.com/bike-month or at http://musclepowered.wordpress.com/bike-month/
Lake Tahoe - http://tahoebike.org
Many thanks to all the dedicated organizations and individuals that make Bike to Work day happen! Including:
Access to Healthcare Network
Air Quality Management – District Health Department
City of Reno Environmental Sustainability
Nevada Bicycle Coalition
Nevada Department of Public Safety
Nevada Department of Transportation
RTC Smart Trips
Safe Kids Washoe County
The Widespread Wellness Project
Tour de Nez
Washoe County Chronic Disease Coalition
Downloads:
2009 Bike to Work Poster
Employer Packet
Bike to Work Sponsors
