Cycle to Work Day

In the United Kingdom, Cycle to Work Day, on August 1 this year, is sort of a big deal. As summer gives way to fall each year, citizens leave their car keys on the hook and grab a helmet instead so that they can mix up their morning commutes.

The childhood bliss of pedaling to victory doesn’t have to be lost to the past with this celebration on the calendar.

It’s good for you, the environment, and that old bike collecting dust in the garage. Hit the roads!

How to Celebrate Cycle to Work Day?

1. Ride your bicycle to work

   The hint is in the name here. The best way to celebrate Cycle to Work Day in all its sweaty glory is to purchase, borrow, or unearth an old bicycle and use it as your transportation for the day. Remember to bring a helmet and follow all traffic signals, including stop signs.

2. Teach a loved one to cycle

   Not everyone knows how to ride a two-wheeled bicycle, believe it or not. If you’re a remote worker or simply don’t have to commute, you’d be just as well off teaching someone how to ride a bicycle who doesn’t already have that skill. This way, one more person will feel confident to celebrate the holiday when it comes around again.

3. Cycle to any other usual errand

   Why not expand Cycle to Work Day past office hours and run your errand on a bike as well? This is a great opportunity to support businesses that are bicycle-friendly, i.e. who keep parking racks near their entrances to keep bikers’ equipment safe. Do your grocery shopping, grab your prescriptions — even visit a friend via bike this holiday.