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Alameda County

You guys gotta start earlier

So, a few months ago my car died and I got a bike, and I've been working to slowly transition from bike + BART to bike commuting the whole 10 miles (each way) to work. I just started making the full commute attempt last week, and the point of this background is that I'M REALLY EXCITED ABOUT BIKE TO WORK DAY. It's right on the timing when I'm really starting to become a bike commuter and I'm really excited and proud of myself. I really want to participate in the events and take advantage of the Energizer Stations...

But alas! All of the Energizer Stations I can see on the map start at 7:00. I have to be at work by 7:00, and my bike commute takes me the hour of 6am to 7am. I was excited to see that there were so many Stations on or near my route. However, I am very sad that none of them were open early enough for me to take advantage of and disappointed that I can't participate in this part of the event because my work schedule is just a bit earlier than most.

I'd love to see at least a limited number of Stations opening at 6:00am, for us unfortunate souls that are forced to be out that early. Maybe next year? I figured I'd comment just in case you just didn't think there'd be anyone out there that early. There are!

Come on Food Chains!

Let's go for the bicycle rack! ha,ha,ha,ha.
Please remember to update your ride log. It is not a good strategy to leave it for last minute --your colleagues may find that a little suspicious. LOL :)

Bike to Work Day, May 13th 2010

Posted Tue, 05/11/2010 - 11:15pm

Andrew Casteel —

We invite all members of the campus community to ride your bike or take a walk with Bike to Work Day and UC Walks events, both held this May. Participating in these events reinforces our campus's commitment to employee health, sustainability and the environment. Mark your calendar and plan to participate!

On Thursday, May 13, the Berkeley campus will participate in the 16th Annual Bike to Work Day, encouraging a low cost, energy-efficient and health promoting mode of travel. Our campus will host an "Energizer Station" in Sproul Plaza from 7-11 am sponsored in part by the campus The Green Initiative Fund. As a regional sponsor of the event UC Berkeley cyclists can enjoy goodie bags donated by local organizations, and free bicycle licensing by UCPD. Mike`s Bikes will be also available to provide free tips and tune-ups.

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Bike to Work Day is Coming!

Posted Tue, 05/11/2010 - 11:11pm

Andrew Casteel —

Bike to Work Day is Thursday, May 13th this year, and since the day is so full of activities and opportunities to ride your bike and think about different ways to commute, we want to make sure you get all the info you'll need.

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Bike to Work Day, May 13th

Posted Tue, 05/11/2010 - 10:28pm

Andrew Casteel —

On Thursday, May 13, thousands of people throughout the Bay Area will leave their car keys at home and pedal to work, school, or appointments. It is the region's 16th annual Bike to Work Day and is part of Bike Month, celebrated annually throughout May.

AC Transit will participate in the City of Oakland's Bike to Work Day event on May 13 from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. at downtown Oakland's Energizer Station in Frank Ogawa Plaza where there will be free pancakes, prizes, and valet bike parking for the day.

We're encouraging AC Transit passengers to bike -- or bike and take the bus -- to the event! Participants will be able to load their own bike on the front rack of an AC Transit bus and receive two free AC Transit 1-ride tickets just for trying it out!

Throughout the region, dozens of events taking place during the month of May are designed to get people excited about bicycling and its benefits to public health, traffic reduction, and the environment. For more information about Bike to Work Day activities around the Bay Area, click here.

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