Bring a Friend: Tomorrow is Bike To Work Day!

Pop quiz: What's the fastest growing commute mode in the United States?

Bicycling!

While those of us who bike to work are still a small segment of the population, our ranks are growing quickly: 61% over the past decade alone. Clarity on who is riding and where also took shape last week with a report by the Census Bureau. And tomorrow, we'll see that on the streets of hundreds of communities as we celebrate National Bike to Work Day.

We know that the many creative events being held nationwide are encouraging more people of all ages and abilities to get in the saddle. We also know that increase in ridership is strongest in Bicycle Friendly Communities -- a list that grew to more than 300 with our latest announcement  just yesterday.

So get out and ride tomorrow -- and share what's going on in your community by posting your pictures on Twitter with the hashtag #btwd2014 and tag @bikeleague.  (Click here to download the infographic above!)   

 

http://bikeleague.org

 

Sunday Sunday Rhody Run-day!!

Hey Kids! Come join the fun at the 2014 Rhody Run!


Kids 9 and under will have an opportunity to participate for FREE in the Jefferson Healthcare Kids Sprint for Health on Sunday, May 19th . Participants will receive a free t-shirt!
When:    Sunday, May 18th 9:30 a.m.
Where:  Fort Worden
Who:      Children 9 and under may compete in this fun sprint
Three heats will match runners’ ages and abilities:
Heat 1 (100 yards, ages 7-9)
Heat 2 (75 yards, ages 4-6)
Heat 3 (50 yards, 3 and under)
How to register:
Register on Sprint Day on-site:
Registration is as simple as signing up at the start line of the race (by the anchor on the parade ground). Registration will start at 9:00 a.m.
The Kids Sprint for Health begins at approximately 9:30 am, just prior to the start of the Rhody Run race.
Brittany Huntingford
360/385-2200 x. 2037
brhunting@jeffersonhealthcare.org
John Nowak
360/385-2200, ext. 2036
jnowak@jeffersonhealthcare.org

Women's Rides

Our women's rides change back to 6 pm for the summer starting next week.

See you at the Broken Spoke at 6 for our weekly ride.  We leave right on time, unless we know to wait for you!  Females of all ages, abilities and levels welcome to join. We decide where we are going based on who shows; and hence ride length and terrain varies.

Welcome Spring!

The calendar and the weather says that it is spring outside. The Broken Spoke will be switching to its extended summer hours on April 1st.

Monday - Saturday   9am - 6pm

Sunday   11 - 4

Hopefully this helps everyone get out and enjoy the sun more. Don't be stuck at home when the sun does come a calling, bring your bicycle in for its spring tune-up before the line is out the door.