Bike to Work Week May 12 - 16, 2008

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Bike Commute Day May 15, 2008

Rideshare Week October 6-10 2008

 

Pit stop locations: 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. May 15th

 

  • Downtown Ventura at Santa Clara and California, Sponsored by the City of Ventura
  • County Government Center, sponsored by the Air Pollution Control District
  • City Hall on 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. 7 a.m. - ? Sponsored by the City of Thousand Oaks

 

 

It’s Healthy

Bicycling to work can keep you in shape without having to set aside additional time for exercise. Bicycle commuters tend to enjoy healthier lifestyles, get sick less often, and feel less stress.

 

It's Smart

Bicycle commuting is one of the least expensive ways to get to work. There’s no gas, maintenance, parking fees, or insurance to pay for.

 

It's Fast

In many areas trips by bicycle, door to door, are faster than by car, especially where the one way commute distance is less than five miles.

 

It's Clean

Bicycles don’t pollute the air or require lots of land for roads or parking lots. Eight to twelve bicycles can park in the space required for one car.

 

It's Fun

A bicycle ride at the end of the day is a great way to relieve stress. Discovering routes on back roads through residential neighborhoods can be scenic and fun. It sure beats sitting in stalled traffic on the freeway!

 

Where to Ride?

Look for streets with bike lanes or wide curb lanes and with traffic lights at busy intersections. Try using recommended routes on regional bike maps. Test your route on a weekend or evening and time how long it will take.

 

For more information, go to one of the links below:

 

 

2008 Info

Pictures of 2008 rest stops in Ventura County on May 15.

Pictures of 2007 rest stops in Ventura County on May 17.

 

Big Thank You to our 2008 sponsors:

City of Ventura, Trader Joe's Ventura and Thousand Oaks, Trek Bicycles, Patagonia, Inc., VC Cool, Clif Bars

 

The City of Ventura wants your input on bikeway improvements within the City. Send your recommendations; e-mail your ideas and comments to: biking@cityofventura.net. Please be as specific as possible!

 

Download a survey form to fill out and mail to the City of Ventura Engineering Department.