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Bike to Work Day is a major event every year, and it isn’t a big surprise to hear a large number of people in the Bay Area participated.
During the 2012 Bike to Work Day on May 10, more than 17,500 bike riders were counted at 143 energizer stations across the Bay Area, East Bay Bicycle Coalition numbers report.
Of note, the City of Alameda saw an impressive 29% rider increase over 2011, and Bike Alameda and East Bay Bicycle Coalition should be complemented for their efforts.
“Exercise is the prescription to a better life,” noted Dr. Todd Weizenberg, Kaiser Permanente (Santa Rose) Director of Sports Medicine, said in a press release. “Exercise on a regular basis can increase your mood, allow you to sleep better, improve your memory and concentration and decrease the chances of developing a chronic disease. Essentially, if you exercise more, and cycling is a great way to do it, you will live longer and have a better quality of life.”
It was great to see Oakland Mayor Jean Quan, Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates, and other elected officials out and about on their bikes during Bike to Work Day.
Public awareness needs to continue — and Alameda is no different — with several notable incidents between vehicles and pedestrians in Alameda.
For those looking to receive more knowledge, the EBBC and Bike Alameda offer bike skills training classes for citizens.
Image courtesy of Twitter // @EBBC
