The Chicago Active Transportation Alliance's Bike-to-Work Challenge is next week (June 11-17).
Bike pit stops with free snacks and coffee will be set up throughout the Chicago metro area.
Employers will be highlighted for their bike-commute participation rates, and the employers with the highest participation rates will be eligible for prizes.
More details are available on the Chicago Active Transportation Alliance website.
The following are some of the benefits you could enjoy from bicycling to work:
• Weight loss: Studies have shown that the average bicycle commuter loses 13 pounds in the first year with no substantial change to their diet.
• Better health: Cycling 5 miles a day reduces the risk of coronary heart disease by 50% and anxiety, stress and depression are also found to be reduced
by regular exercise. Regular cyclists enjoy a fitness level equivalent to being 10 years younger.
• Lower travel costs: The typical annual operating cost of a bicycle is 2.25% that of the yearly cost of an automobile.
• Environmental responsibility: By cycling to work, you are helping to lower the pollution level and traffic congestion in the Chicago metro area.
If you are a CCC empolyee and you bike in to work next week (even if it's just to your local Metra or el stop), please email me so I can tally our overall results and send to the Chicago Active Transportation Alliance.
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