Starbucks Bike to Work Day - Friday, May 16, 2008

Why ride?

By riding on Starbucks Bike to Work Day you help generate political momentum for the creation of more safe, convenient bicycle facilities.

Most cities in our region do not know how many cyclists use their roads because they do not count them. Cascade Bicycle Club wants to see official bicycle counts become commonplace around Puget Sound. But until then, the number we tally each year on Bike to Work Day has become the default indicator of our community's growing size and strength.

BTWD's dramatic year-over-year increases show transportation engineers and politicians that facilities like bicycle lanes and parking racks are good investments. The combination of our growth and the societal benefits of bicycle riding are leading to unprecedented public investment, including the bike-specific funding in Seattle's recent "Bridging the Gap" levy and the Complete Streets ordinances passed by the City of Kirkland last year and most recently, by the City of Seattle.

By cycling together, we can make a difference. To have an even greater impact, please join the nation's largest bike club, and add your voice to the cycling clout in our region.

Bike to Work Day Details

Throughout Puget Sound, riders can stop by Commute Stations to pick up free schwag, snacks, city and county maps, bicycle commuting information and to have bikes checked for free by our fantastic bike shop station sponsors. This is your day to be counted and recognized by the city!

If you're already a seasoned bike commuter then help us spread the word and encourage colleagues to try a bike ride as part of their workday. Stop by one of the 40 Commute Stations located throughout the region; pick up a cool free water bottle, snacks, maps & other useful goodies. Enter the Starbucks Bike To Work Day drawing & have your bike spot-checked by our bike shop station sponsors. Many shops have substantial discount offers for participants throughout the month.

Bike to Work Day Drawing

Stop by any of the commuter stations on Starbucks Bike to Work Day to enter the free drawing. For a full listing of prizes visit the prize page. This year's awesome prizes include:

• Wild Heart Cycling trip "Wallowa Mountain Rambler" (Value $1195) for one person. Explore the Wallowa Mountains the Alps of Oregon with a side trip to Hells Canyon. An amazing fully supported, seven-day camping tour with all meals included.
• Scattante Americano bike (value $500) courtesy of Performance Bicycle.
• Full Speed Ahead Wheel set (Value $350).
• Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic 2 passes, (Value $200)

Bike to Work Month Posters & Brochures

A picture says a thousand words. A great way to increase exposure of your message is a poster. Display posters in your office, lunch room or on a bulletin board. Print some extra brochures to hand out at the office.

Print your own Starbucks Bike to Work Day poster (see below) or send an email to Peter Verbrugge requesting copies. Make sure you indicate your name, the quantity you desire and your address. We have both 8 1/2 x 11 and 11 x 17 color posters available, while supplies last.

2008 Promotional Materials

• 8 1/2 x 11 Bike To Work poster [PDF]
• 11 x 17 Bike To Work poster [PDF]
• 32-page commute brochure [PDF]