Author: Nicha Rakpanichmanee
The Bike to Work Challenge, an effort spearheaded by Environmental Equality (EQ) and the Blue Mitts Society begins this Friday, with local businesses and Middlebury College academic departments and offices competing for the highest percentage and longest distance traveled with alternative transportation. Participants will bike, carpool or walk to work, at least until the contest ends on May 20.
The Bike Parade will also begin this Friday, forming a route from Twilight Hall through town and back to the College's May Day Celebration. Participants will ride to promote a "healthy and socially and environmentally responsible" transportation alternative as well as improvements in town bicycle infrastructure.
Organizers encourage participants to come accompanied with bicycle helmets, advocating safety in addition to environmental and social awareness.
Bike To Work Day Approaches
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