The 8th Annual Bike to Work Week for Iowa is May 17-21, 2010. This is a statewide recognized event. The Des Moines Metro area is taking it one step further and recognizing the importance of bicycles as transportation the entire month.

Mark your calendars!

Last year, we had over 2,400 people register to ride for Bike to Work Week. We, of course, want to beat that record! New this year, we are encouraging everyone that rides their bike for transportation to register since several people are unable to bike to work, but still use their bike as transportation. Registration for the Bike to Work Challenge will close on May 20, but you can register for Bike Month until May 21.

The purposes of Bike Month Bike Month is to encourage people to try riding their bike for transportation, increase cycling awareness and promote a healthy alternative to driving a car.

This month-long event is nationally recognized and endorsed through the League of American Bicyclists. Iowa's Governor Culver has also endorsed this event by declaring May as "Bike Month"

So what are you waiting for? Register for FREE! We ask people to register to ride for a couple of reasons. First, it helps us know how many cyclists will be commuting and the distance of the commutes. This information is very important as we continue to lobby local, state and federal politicians for bicycle friendly communities. Second, by registering, we can reward folks for their efforts through various prizes. Register now.

• We are continuing the Employer and Bike Club Challenge and including several other awards.
• Every FRIDAY in May, we will draw winners for $50 gift certificates to area bike shops.
• We will host Confident Cycling Courses during April and May in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Altoona and Ames.
• Every FRIDAY between April 4 and May 9th, we will draw winners for $50 gift certificates to area bike shops.
• Every Saturday in April we will host Confident Cycling Courses

BIKE TO WORK WEEK 2009
Bike to Work Week 2009
The 7th Annual Bike to Work Week for Iowa is May 9-15, 2009.

Mark your calendars!

Last year, we had over 2,000 people register to ride for Bike to Work Week. We, of course, want to beat that record! New to our event schedule are two programs to assist with recruiting new registered riders and with education/safety tips for all bicyclists. Click here for more information.

The purposes of Bike to Work Week is to encourage people to try bike commuting, increase cycling awareness and promote a healthy alternative form of transportation.

This week-long event is nationally recognized and endorsed through the League of American Bicyclists. Iowa's Governor Culver has also endorsed this event by declaring May as "Bike Month" (view proclamation).

So what are you waiting for? Register for FREE and become eligible to win over $1,000 in Bike Bucks! We ask people to register to ride for a couple of reasons. First, it helps us know how many cyclists will be commuting and the distance of the commutes. This information is very important as we continue to lobby local, state and federal politicians for bicycle friendly communities. Second, by registering, we can reward folks for their efforts through various prizes. Register now.