Bike/Walk to Work Day - Friday, May 16th

The year 2008 marks the 52nd consecutive year that the League of American Bicyclists has declared May to be National Bike Month. The League of American Bicyclists is the oldest bicycling organization, whose purpose is to promote better education and better facilities for bicyclists.  This year, they are promoting Bike to Work Week from May 12-16 and Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 16.

The Wolfeboro Department of Parks and Recreation is organizing a community wide event for Friday May 16th.  Riding a bike to work can greatly improve your physical fitness, reduce stress, reduce the cost of commuting, reduce parking congestion downtown and benefit the environment.  In celebration of National Bike Month, the Department will be collaborating with different groups to promote safe bicycling in Wolfeboro.

On Friday May 16th, National Bike to Work Day, Paul Penman and Sue Glenn from the Wolfeboro Department of Parks and Recreation will be around town all day catching commuters.  Prizes will be given out to folks seen biking to work and to school on Friday.  Any businesses, groups or organizations wishing to participate can notify the Wolfeboro Department of Parks and Recreation at 569-5639.  We may reward your employees, customers or guests!
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