Ride to work day, July 16, 2008.

NeonspeedRT · 05-23-2008, 09:38 AM

I know it's early, but I wanted to get this out to everyone....

"Motorcycle and Scooter Ride To Work Day is Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Press Release Issued By Ride to Work (May 21, 2008)

This year's seventeenth annual motorcycle and scooter commuting demonstration will increase the number of riders on the road, according to Ride to Work, a non-profit advocacy organization. "Riding to work on this day shows the positive value of motorcycles and scooters for transportation. For many people, riding is an economical, efficient and socially responsible form of mobility that saves energy, helps the environment and provides a broad range of other public benefits," states Andy Goldfine, the event organizer. Motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts and rider organizations worldwide encourage their members to ride to work on this day.

According to the United States Census Bureau and the Department of Transportation, over eighty million cars and light trucks are used for daily commuting on American roads, and about 200,000 motorcycles and scooters are a regular part of this mix. On Ride To Work Day, the practical side of riding becomes more visible as a larger number of America's 8,000,000 cycles are ridden to work.

Ride to Work Day helps demonstrate how these vehicles make parking easier and help traffic flow better. Studies have shown that across equal distances, commuting motorcyclists reach their destinations in less time than those using automobiles, that motorcycles and scooters consume less resources per mile than automobiles, and that they take up less space on roads. Motorcycle and scooter riders seek improved employer recognition and support for this form of transportation, and more public and government awareness of the positive value of riding.

More information on RTW day is available at the expanded Ride to Work Day website: http://www.ridetowork.org."

neebelung · 05-23-2008, 09:39 AM

Huh.... maybe I'll have my bike back by then.

Rider · 05-23-2008, 09:44 AM

Isn't every day, ride to work day?

marko138 · 05-23-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Isn't every day, ride to work day?

It is for me...as long as it ain't raining.

And a motorcyclist was killed locally here yesterday. SUV pulled out in front of him. He also was NOT wearing a helmet.

neebelung · 05-23-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

It is for me...as long as it ain't raining.

(when I HAVE my bike, that is)

Quote:

Originally Posted by marko138

And a motorcyclist was killed locally here yesterday. SUV pulled out in front of him. He also was NOT wearing a helmet.

Unfortunately, it's all too common here. At least once a week.

Phenix_Rider · 05-23-2008, 12:25 PM

Every day is ride to work day when my truck gets 12mpg and gas costs $3.79 (this morning, it'll go up before I get off work). Even the rainy ones. Just keep a dry set of clothes in my desk.

JoJoYZF · 05-23-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

It is for me...as long as it ain't raining.

And a motorcyclist was killed locally here yesterday. SUV pulled out in front of him. He also was NOT wearing a helmet.

There was guy on my bike specific board that lives in western ohio that just got killed by a drunk driver about a week or two ago as well. He was fully geared but the dude smashed into him and dragged him a little ways and he ended up in a ditch. Drunken piece of shit FTL.

NONE_too_SOFT · 05-23-2008, 01:23 PM

i rode to work today. yesterday. day before. etc etc etc. guess i wont have to keep track of that date.

NeonspeedRT · 05-23-2008, 02:05 PM

This isn't specifically directed at anyone on here. Damn.
I ride to work everyday as well. There are lots of other people who don't ride to work who might like to know about this info.

Read the info I posted. It's not just "a day for riding to work". There is more to it then that. Share this info with anyone you know and on any forums you are on. The point is to get as many motorcyclists we know on the road on that particular day.

Audiomechanic · 05-23-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

Every day is ride to work day when my truck gets 12mpg and gas costs $3.79 (this morning, it'll go up before I get off work). Even the rainy ones. Just keep a dry set of clothes in my desk.

You get 12MPG?!?! Lucky bastard. I'm getting 10!!!

Bike every day for me! I haven't driven the truck to work in about 3 weeks.

05-23-2008, 09:38 AM	#1
NeonspeedRT At Large Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jax, FL Moto: 2005 R1 Posts: 678	Ride to work day, July 16, 2008. I know it's early, but I wanted to get this out to everyone.... "Motorcycle and Scooter Ride To Work Day is Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Press Release Issued By Ride to Work (May 21, 2008) This year's seventeenth annual motorcycle and scooter commuting demonstration will increase the number of riders on the road, according to Ride to Work, a non-profit advocacy organization. "Riding to work on this day shows the positive value of motorcycles and scooters for transportation. For many people, riding is an economical, efficient and socially responsible form of mobility that saves energy, helps the environment and provides a broad range of other public benefits," states Andy Goldfine, the event organizer. Motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts and rider organizations worldwide encourage their members to ride to work on this day. According to the United States Census Bureau and the Department of Transportation, over eighty million cars and light trucks are used for daily commuting on American roads, and about 200,000 motorcycles and scooters are a regular part of this mix. On Ride To Work Day, the practical side of riding becomes more visible as a larger number of America's 8,000,000 cycles are ridden to work. Ride to Work Day helps demonstrate how these vehicles make parking easier and help traffic flow better. Studies have shown that across equal distances, commuting motorcyclists reach their destinations in less time than those using automobiles, that motorcycles and scooters consume less resources per mile than automobiles, and that they take up less space on roads. Motorcycle and scooter riders seek improved employer recognition and support for this form of transportation, and more public and government awareness of the positive value of riding. More information on RTW day is available at the expanded Ride to Work Day website: http://www.ridetowork.org." __________________ MSF Rider Coach Motorcycle Training Institue Inc "Riding a motorcycle is like playing chess. Anyone can learn the moves, but it takes a lifetime to master the game."

05-23-2008, 02:05 PM	#9
NeonspeedRT At Large Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jax, FL Moto: 2005 R1 Posts: 678	This isn't specifically directed at anyone on here. Damn. I ride to work everyday as well. There are lots of other people who don't ride to work who might like to know about this info. Read the info I posted. It's not just "a day for riding to work". There is more to it then that. Share this info with anyone you know and on any forums you are on. The point is to get as many motorcyclists we know on the road on that particular day. __________________ MSF Rider Coach Motorcycle Training Institue Inc "Riding a motorcycle is like playing chess. Anyone can learn the moves, but it takes a lifetime to master the game."

05-23-2008, 09:39 AM	#2
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	Huh.... maybe I'll have my bike back by then.

05-23-2008, 09:44 AM	#3
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Isn't every day, ride to work day?

05-23-2008, 01:23 PM	#8
NONE_too_SOFT Chopstix / \ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron OH Moto: 03 CBR RR Posts: 5,350	i rode to work today. yesterday. day before. etc etc etc. guess i wont have to keep track of that date.