Bike to Work Day – Fall 2012??

[rcannon100]

We were talking amongst ourselves about how to promote cycling in our agency. And the thought was that Bike to Work day was so successful, why not do a smaller version of that in the Fall, aimed at first time riders. Our idea would be to do something very simple, encourage people to cycle, have a new round of publicity, and give out some swag to new riders. Make it a fall event with apple cider and other fall goodies. My idea would be to aim at the beginning of October on a Friday.

Anyone know if anything like this is already happening?

Would anyone want to join in? Not sure what synergy could be built – we are in SW DC of course and could have some synergy there. Thinking of a breakfast type event for cyclists as they come in from their commute.

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[Mikey]

September 22 is car free day, normally this could be another bike to work day like event, but this year it falls on a Saturday, so not too good for commuters.

I doubt that there is enough time to pull tother sponsors etc for a full blown B2WD but I would be willing to help spread the word.

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@rcannon100 27844 wrote:

…on a Friday.

I’d suggest a Tuesday (or Monday). I’ve always thought that getting a first timer to ride the second time is the trick. Once is a an “event” and it’s easier to convince people to do it. I would think it’s easier to get them to ride the next day, rather than after a weekend, especially on a Monday. (Get them to do it a few times and it’s easier on Monday.)

[GuyContinental]

@carmeetsu 27884 wrote:

Before I used to use my bike everywhere I go but when I experienced not so good I tumbling down from the high place down to the lower part I got some injuries, so from that day I just enjoying walking than biking. Any way aside from that do you know commercial snow removal Brampton?

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[rcannon100]

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[Riley Casey]

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@rcannon100 27888 wrote:

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[dasgeh]

@rcannon100 27844 wrote:

We were talking amongst ourselves about how to promote cycling in our agency. And the thought was that Bike to Work day was so successful, why not do a smaller version of that in the Fall, aimed at first time riders. Our idea would be to do something very simple, encourage people to cycle, have a new round of publicity, and give out some swag to new riders. Make it a fall event with apple cider and other fall goodies. My idea would be to aim at the beginning of October on a Friday.

National Bike and Walk to School Day (which is a bigger event than the Spring Bike to School Day, at least in Arlington) is Wednesday, October 3, 2012. That could be an option.

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