Bike to Work Month

May is National Bike Month!

Since 1956, May has been recognized as National Bike Month.  The third week in May is designated Bike to Work Week; and the third Friday of May is Bike to Work Day.

Please join our office in celebrating this health affirming, environmentally conscious event.  Although more than half of the US population lives within five miles of their workplace, lack of knowledge and incentive has deterred many from commuting by bike.  Hundreds of US communities have been successful in increasing bicycle commuters by offering enticements on Bike to Work Day.

Why have a Bike to Work Event???

• It's Fun. Biking to work builds morale, encourages camaraderie, and is a great way to get active in your community.
• It's Healthy. Active employees are more alert, take fewer sick days, and are more productive.
• It's green. Biking reduces your carbon footprint, reduces traffic congestion, and can save you money.

Over 66% of the adult population is overweight and 32% of the US is obese, costing our nation $68 billion in health care and personal costs annually.  Statistics on the lack of physical activity among children are also alarming.  Most children are driven to school in cars or buses, and one child out of every 4 is overweight.  Medical research has well established the fact that a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate physical activity three days a week can reduce incidents of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and hypertension and improve mental health and cardio-vascular fitness.  Employers in the community benefit from a healthy, active workforce.  In addition to missing less work due to sickness, bicyclists generally accomplish more work.  There's nothing like riding to stimulate circulation, relieve stress, allow creative thought and establish a positive attitude toward oneself and one's environment.

Our National Bike Month partner, Wake and Wheel (on Hwy 173 at Hook Creek Road in Cedar Glen) offer bike sales, service and accessories to keep you "on the road or trail" or help you begin a new experience on two wheels.

For more information on National Bike Month, visit League of American Bicyclists at www.bikeleague.org

Our office is happy to celebrate National Bike Month with a great in-office information display on cycling. Also, we will have a raffle drawing for a Deluxe Braun Power Toothbrush, FREE Teeth Whitening and Wake and Wheel gift Certificate. Patients who ride bikes to May dental appointments will receive a grab bag gift.

Hope to see you on the road, or out in the dirt!

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