Bike to Work Week 2009! June 13-19

Jump ahead of the crowded bus or the gridlock traffic and get on your bike for Bike to Work Week!

Bicycle commuting is one of the easiest and greenest ways to stay active and enjoy the way you get to work.

Whether you are train every weekend or are just thinking about getting out there, Bike to Work Week is for you.

Here is what you can look out for

Bicycle Commuter Stations Stop by Metra stations and Chicago bike routes to get energized with a free cup of coffee, some air for your tires and some lube for your chain. Times and locations coming soon.

Bicycle Commuter Challenge Businesses compete to see who can get the highest percentage of their employees to be healthy, happy bicycle commuters during Bike to Work Week. Sign your company up here!

Bike to Work Day Stop by Daley Plaza for the City of Chicago's Bike to Work Day. Hundreds of commuters and their bikes will be there to hear from the Mayor and enjoy some breakfast before starting their work day.

And just think … you’re doing much more then just biking to work:

• Bicycling reduces pollution and helps stem global warming
• Bicycling reduces traffic congestion
• Bicycling reduces run-away transportation costs resulting from drivin