Sure it is every day for a lucky few, but the third Monday in June provides all of us a chance to show solidarity by joining in the Ride To Work movement. Ride your motorcycle on Ride To Work Day June 20, 2022 and demonstrate:
– The number of motorcyclists to the general public and politicians
– Motorcyclists are from all occupations and all walks of life
– Motorcyclists can reduce traffic congestion in large cities
– Motorcycles are for transportation as well as recreation
Inspired by the original “Work to Ride – Ride to Work‘” marketing materials Andy Goldfine created between 1989 and 1991 for his Aerostich gear Aero Design and Manufacturing Company, a Minnesota based manufacturer of motorcycle riders clothing. In 1992 these items inspired motorcycle magazine editor Fred Rau to write an editorial calling for a national ride to work day. The first annual Ride to Work Day event was proposed in Road Rider magazine (later titled Motorcycle Consumer News) in the May 1992 issue.
The first Ride To Work Day event was July 22, 1992. For several years, various motorcycle businesses informally promoted every third Wednesday in July as Ride To Work Day. These early advocates included Road Rider Magazine, Dunlop and Aerostich/Riderwearhouse. The event continued to grow as an informal grassroots demonstration every year until 2000. That year a non-profit organization was formed to organize and promote Ride To Work Day. The first Ride to Work Day event led by this group was the third Wednesday in July, 2001. This day was the annual day until 2008, when it was changed to the Third Monday In June. This change was made to climatically better accommodate riders world-wide, and to give more riders an opportunity to participate.
Heed the call and head to work on your bike!
