San Luis Obispo, Calif. – May 16, 2016 – Join SLO County’s largest bicycling celebration — Bike to Work Day — on Friday, May 20. With MeetUp rides happening throughout the region and over a dozen Bike Breakfast Stations spread across the county, there is no reason to miss out on the fun. Presented by SLO Regional Rideshare, a program of the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG), Bike to Work Day encourages local residents to try commuting on two wheels for the first time and celebrates those who bike to work regularly. Complete event information is available at
rideshare.org/bike-to-work-day.
“This year we are introducing organized rides so first-time bike commuters can join frequent riders on their way to work,†said Stephanie Hicks, Rideshare Program Manager. “This year’s Bike to Work Day is full of so many opportunities to turn a normal Friday into a celebration on two wheels.â€
Over a dozen morning events, MeetUp rides and an evening party will help the region celebrate. A list of Bike to Work Day MeetUp rides are below. More ride details are available at
meetup.com/BiketoWorkDay. All MeetUps will pass by Bike Breakfast Stations. Bike Breakfast Stations will be open during morning commute hours ready to greet bicycle commuters with free beverages, snacks, a bike bag full of swag and encouragement. A complete list of Bike Breakfast Stations is available at
rideshare.org/bike-to-work-day.
Bike to Work Day MeetUp Rides
MeetUp Rides to San Luis Obispo:
- From Morro Bay - From 695 Harbor St. @ 7AM
- From Los Osos - From 1230 Los Osos Valley Rd. @ 7AM
- From Pismo Beach - From 760 Mattie Rd. @ 7AM
MeetUp Rides in San Luis Obispo:
- To Tank Farm & Broad - From State Route 1 & Highland @ 7:30AM
- To Airport Area - From Mitchell Park @ 7:30AM
- To Downtown - From Meadow Park @ 7AM
- To North SLO - From Laguna Lake @ 7:30AM
- To Tank Farm & Broad - From Laguna Hills Park @ 7:30AM
Other SLO County MeetUp Rides:
- Paso Robles ride - From Barney Schwartz Park @ 7AM
- Atascadero ride - From 9530 El Camino Real @ 7AM
- Five Cities ride - From Dinosaur Caves Park @ 7AM
In addition to the morning Bike to Work Day celebrations, a “Bikes & Beauty Fashion Show and Blowout Extravaganza†event is happening at the SLO Grange Hall the evening of Bike to Work Day from 6:30-9:30 PM. Admission is free and all food and drink purchases benefit Bike SLO County. The first 250 people receive a commemorative steel pint glass. There will also be a bike raffle, photo booth and more!
Do you live too far to bike to work? Try combining bicycling and transit. Visit slo511.org to learn more about bikes on transit and to plan your bike route with the “Get There with 511†tool.
Bike to Work Day is made possible locally through the cooperation of community volunteers, SLOCOG, Bike SLO County, SLO County Air Pollution Control District (APCD), SLO Bike Club and a strong group of dedicated bicycle advocates.
Instagram, Twitter and Facebook communities are also invited to share their bicycle related photos with #LetsGetVisible. #LetsGetVisible aims to heighten awareness of safe road use and respect for travel choices among all road users. This includes people on bikes, pedestrians and motorists. The public is invited to visit
www.letsgetvisible.org to learn more about how all users of our roads can be safe and respectful of one another.
About San Luis Obispo Regional Rideshare
SLO Regional Rideshare is dedicated to reducing the number of single occupant vehicles on San Luis Obispo County’s roads and highways, helping commuter save money on gas, and making it easier to get to work or school. A division of the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, SLO Regional Rideshare provides programs for commuters, employers, youth, seniors and visitors. For more information about SLO Regional Rideshare, visit
www.rideshare.org.
About San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) is an association of local governments in the San Luis Obispo County Region. Its members include all 7 cities (Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Grover Beach, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, and San Luis Obispo) as well as unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County. The central purpose of SLOCOG is to examine common regional problems and suggest solutions. SLOCOG provides transportation planning and funding for the region, and serves as a forum for the study and resolution of regional issues. In addition to preparing the region’s long-range transportation plan, SLOCOG plans and provides funding for public transit services, highway and roadway improvements, and other alternative methods of transportation.
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