Why You Should Join Rochester’s Bike To Work Day Celebration

Next month in Rochester, Minnesota there's an event promoting us to get more active and also to benefit the environment all in one! This particular event is asking us to get around town in a way that most people don't utilize.

Ways to Get Around Rochester, MN Without a Car

Whether you're visiting Rochester and don't want to deal with a car or you're someone who wants to drive as little as possible, there are actually quite a few ways to get around town without a car.

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First, depending on how far you need to go, you can walk. Downtown Rochester is quite walkable.

Also, back for the spring and summer are the Lime scooters. Much faster than walking but it will cost you a little to use one of the scooters.

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Rochester also has a public transit system that can get you just about anywhere in Rochester for a cheap price.

Or you could bike wherever you need to go, which is the mode that is being promoted for one particular event in May!

Bike to Work Day in Rochester, MN

Coming up on Friday, May 16th it's Bike to Work (or anywhere) Day. This isn't just being promoted in Rochester, people across the country are being encouraged to participate thanks to The League of American Bicyclists.

All of May is actually National Bike Month, which was established back in 1956. The League of America Bicyclists writes that National Bike Month "is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to [give] biking a try."

Whether you’re riding for fun, fitness or with family, or taking essential trips to work or shop, you are part of our movement for safer streets, connected communities, a healthier planet, and happier people.

If you'd like to take your participation to the next level, that whole week, May 12th-18th is Bike to Work Week. Give biking to work a try that week and see what you think!