Although we believe every day is a good day to ride, Ride To Work Day is officially next Tuesday, June 10th. “People do not usually think about or fully appreciate the comparative benefits of riding for useful everyday transportation, and also tend to minimize the range of negatives resulting from a near-universal dependence on autos,” explains event founder Andy Goldfine. “Cars are wonderful vehicles, but the reasons to ride instead of drive go well beyond carbon footprints.”
Goldfine notes this year’s 34th annual worldwide Ride to Work Day may be one of the largest ever. Each year on this day more of America’s 8,000,000+ motorcycles and scooters are ridden for practical and useful transportation. Estimates put the global number of additional motorcyclists on the road at 1,000,000 or more.
Fun fact for the uninitiated: Across equal distances, motorcycle riders typically reach their destinations up to 20% more quickly than those using automobiles, especially in traffic-congested areas. Motorcycles and scooters also use fewer resources per person, per mile, take up less space on roads and in parking areas, and leave their riders happier, more focused and more energized when they arrive compared to automobile drivers.
The non-profit Ride To Work Day is about increasing public, business and government awareness. This day is about promoting a broader understanding of — and tolerance for — those who ride, and for providing additional recognition and encouragement for those who ride. On Ride to Work Day some riders are commuting, some riders are shopping or doing errands, and some riders are simply riding to enjoy the experience.
Artwork and promotional materials for your dealership can be found at the Ride to Work website:
