Bike to Work Week - How's it going?

Posted May 14, 2008
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Let's Call it a SUCCESS! Here are just a few highlights!

Look for a full write-up of all the events soon, but I wanted to get a few stats and photos up tonight! More updates coming this weekend! First and foremost - Are YOU a WINNER?

Total Employees taking the Pledge to Bike to Work 2027 (up 612 registered riders or a 30% increase) First Time Commuters? 700 Gasoline Saved How are we reducing our carbon footprint during Bike to Work Week? 61,135 commuting miles have been pledged. 3,396.40 gallons of gasoline will be saved! * $12,464.75 will be saved! ** * at 18 mpg average ** $3.67 per gallon

TOP 10 participating employers (top 3 will receive awards) 1. Wells Fargo (117) 2. AEGON (87) 3. Principal Financial Group (68) 4. RDG Planning & Design (60) 5. Meredith Corporation (58) 6. Allied Insurance/Nationwide Agribusiness (53) 7. State of Iowa--Capitol Complex (47) 8. Pioneer Hi-Bred International (35) 9. City of Des Moines (34) 10. Johnston Community School District (30)

TOP 10 participating clubs (top 3 will receive awards) 1. Des Moines Cycle Club (DMCC/DMOS) (88) 2. Triathlon Racers or Iowa (TRI) (42) 3. BOW WOW HOT (36) 4. Beadwhore (Krewe) (25) 5. Lake Country Cyclists (23) 6. CITA (20) 7. Hawkeye Bicycle Association (18) 8. All9Yards Cycling Team (17) 9. Iowans for Parenting Justice (15) 10. YMCA of Greater Des Moines (15)

Commuting and Event Photos! Wed Bike and Breakfast in North Liberty