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Central Oklahoma Bike to Work Day

 

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General Information

Annual Bike to Work Day events are coordinated by the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments, regional bicycle advocates, and the cities of Oklahoma City, Guthrie, Midwest City, Moore, Norman, Yukon and Edmond. Each community plans separate events that often include giveaways and door prizes.
Bike to Work Day is part of a national campaign to promote bicycling as a healthy and efficient transportation alternative. The League of American Bicyclists has recognized the month of May as National Bike to Work Month since 1956, and National Bike to Work Day annually offers metropolitan areas the opportunity to call attention to the benefits of bicycling and to increase safety awareness among bicyclists and motorists.
Complete details, including routes and event schedules for Central Oklahoma Bike to Work Day events can be found at www.BikeDayOK.com, or on Facebook at “Bike to Work.” Call John Sharp or Michael Howard at ACOG, 234-2264 for more information.

Details about the national campaign can be found online at www.bikemonth.com.

Central Oklahoma Bike Survey 2012

Please take a few minutes to complete our annual Bike Survey. We will be collecting responses through May 31. You can even submit your name for a door prize.

 

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2012 National Bike Month Events

The League of American Bicyclists has designated Bike to Work Day as Friday, May 18. Additionally, the National Center for Safe Routes for Schools is coordinating the first-ever National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 9.

METRO Transit offers free bus rides the third Friday of every month during the summer, which coincides with Bike to Work Day. Riding the bus on Citylink Edmond is free every week day. All transit providers, including Cleveland Area Rapid Transit (CART), have bike racks equipped on all busses.
All participants are encouraged to follow the rules of the road and observe safety rules.

More Bikeway & Trail Information

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Safety Tips for Bicycle Commuting

1. Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.
2. Wear appropriate shoes and comfortable clothes in bright colors that enhance your visibility.
3. Before riding, inspect your bike for safety and mechanical concerns.
4. Plan and know your route by walking or driving it first. Select a route that uses less-traveled streets and avoids busy roads and intersections.
5. Share the commute with a co-worker or friend.
6. Obey ALL traffic laws—stop signs, traffic lights, and other posted signs. Signal turns, lane changes, and stops.
7. Continuously scan for traffic, look for road hazards, and ride in a predictable manner with the flow of traffic.
8. Ride with the flow of traffic as far to the right as practicable unless passing or turning.
9. Be aware of turning automobiles, buses making frequent stops, passengers exiting parked vehicles, vehicles exiting driveways, and pedestrians.
10. Carry drinking water, emergency maintenance tools, and a mobile phone.

Rain or Shine

Sudden thunderstorms occur often across Central Oklahoma in the spring. The Bike to Work event is a rain or shine event. In case of heavy rain, ride leaders will be responsible for calling a weather delay of 10-15 minutes for the rain to pass. Please take the necessary precautions if there is an electrical storm.
A few tips about lightning...

  • Do NOT seek shelter under tall isolated trees! The tree may help you stay dry but will significantly increase your risk of being struck by lightning. Rain will not kill you, but the lightning can!
  • Do NOT seek shelter under partially enclosed buildings
  • Stay away from tall, isolated objects. Lightning typically strikes the tallest object. That may be you in an open field or clearing.
  • Know the weather forecast. If there is a high chance of thunderstorms, think twice about riding your bike.

Other Information Sources

Further information regarding the national Bike to Work campaign and promoting bicycle friendly communities can be found on the Web at the following links:

Central Oklahoma Bike Day Stakeholders

Contact us

For immediate information or feedback, e-mail us at mhoward@acogok.org .

Notice : Bicycling is a rigorous physical activity. Even conditioned and experienced cyclists have succumbed to injury or death while riding. Riders should be physically fit and cleared by their doctor to do physical activity.

Participants in Central Oklahoma Bike to Work are responsible for their own safety. The decision to participate in Bike to Work Day is up to the rider. The participating communities and the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments are not responsible for injuries or damages sustained by persons or property. Many routes in the metro area experience significant amounts of automobile traffic. Please obey all traffic rules to ensure a higher degree of safety.

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