Randy secures his ride to the impromptu bike rack outside GG headquarters.
OK, I’ll admit it. I’ve been a slug. I planned to ride my bike to work through the winter, but as soon as the weather got a tiny bit nippy, I wimped out. So the bike’s been an efficient dust collector while I very effectively forgot my brave resolution.
But today is Bike to Work Day in Wichita, and that finally pushed me to haul my bike down off the hangar and pedal it to work. It’s an example of the effect you can have by getting out and promoting a good idea. If a few folks hadn’t felt passionately enough about the value of exercise and the benefits of reducing energy consumption to organize a day of awareness, my bike might still be hanging uselessly in the garage.
Instead of just quietly going about their business, they got together to Do the Deed for a great cause. I’m glad they did. My legs will be glad, too. In a couple of days.
Did you ride your bike to work today? Tell us about your experience.
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Congratulations on taking your bike for the day. I rode to work Friday as well. I try to ride at least once a week if not more. Wichita is slowly becoming more biker-friendly; which is a great sign for all of us. Hopefully more people will implement biking into their daily routine.
I was so happy to see dozens of people riding their bikes last Friday and Saturday. When I squinted my eyes it was like being in Boulder – if even for one group of riders at a time. Since the weather warmed up a bit I’ve noticed a marked increase in riders all over Wichita. Very encouraging. I hope you were able to connect with the neighborhoods a bit more on your ride to work Friday.