May is Bike to Work Month

May 12, 2011 is bike to work day for the bay area. This day of the month is where I see the most bicycle commuters at any given time.

Since I am back to being employed full time, I have committed myself to commute by bike as much as possible. On average I have been biking to work 3-4 times a week. The round trip is 18 miles.

I must confess I consider myself a fair weather rider. If I see any hint of rain, I will choose not to ride.

Ready to go!

Milpitas Energizer Station on Montague Expy/Main St

Yahoo! Energizer Station on Great America Parkway

Sports Basement Energizer Station on Bowers/Central Expy

Snacks and giveaways from various energizer stations.

Lunch break at a fountain near my workplace.

Cooling off by the fountain during lunch time.

Bike To Work Day

One day in the month of May is "Bike To Work Day". The purpose of the event is to promote cycling as a form of transportation to the workplace, to celebrate those who bicycle commute throughout the year, to demonstrate an environmentally friendly transportation option, and to promote clean air.

Normally I commute home from work, but on this day I chose to ride to work. The bike of choice for the event? My Xtracycle. Used mainly for errands around town I figured it would be a good day to ride it all 45 miles!

My Xtracycle is ready to go!

One of many typical Energizer stations set up during "Bike to Work Day". This one just happens to be along my route.