Friday is National Bike to Work Day and cyclist on the Central Coast are encouraged to make their commute to work on two wheels.
Several businesses in San Luis Obispo County are taking part in the national event to elevate and expand the county’s bike culture.
Change up your commute and join a group ride for Bike to Work Day this Friday! @City_of_SLO Mayor @heidiismighty and @CityOfMorroBay Council Member Red Davis will join us. Will you?? Find a ride or post your own at https://t.co/TvRtSSCyYX pic.twitter.com/vPF1YDrQFp
— SLO Rideshare (@SLORideshare) May 14, 2019
There will be several stations across the county throughout the day handing out free stuff for cyclists.
TOMORROW IS BIKE TO WORK DAY!! Snag some tasty treats and pick up some sweet Bike to Work Day swag at any station. Visit https://t.co/yoDITUNSz7 to find a station near you. Bonus points for wearing your fanny pack ALL DAY (pics or it didn’t happen!). #BikeToWorkDay #SLOCounty pic.twitter.com/Htd2TgN7zs
— SLO Rideshare (@SLORideshare) May 16, 2019
Several “morning stations” will provide breakfast or food for cyclists riding to work early in the morning.
Some of the stations are located at:
- Atascadero State Hospital
- Los Osos Library
- Cal Poly University Union
- The Costco Wholesale in San Luis Obispo
Most of these stations will have breakfast from 7 a.m. to 9 p .m.
Ride Share will have a lunch station from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Caltrans District 5 Headquarter. Any cyclist that stops bike will get a free taco and drink.
Friday, May 17 is Bike to Work Day in SLO County so come by the Caltrans office at 50 Higuera Street from 11 am to 1 pm for some food truck tacos, the first 30 bicyclists get a free one. pic.twitter.com/ojoEeuy2T2
— Caltrans District 5 (@CaltransD5) May 16, 2019
And of course, there will be several “evening stations” as people head home from work.
Some of these stations are located at:
- Ten Over Studio on Marsh Street in San Luis Obispo
- SLO Natural Foods Co-Op
- South County Social Services
There will also be a Sunken Gardens Bike Fest at 5942 West Mall in Atascadero.
Most of the evening stations will be opened from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will provide snacks.
You Are Invited to Bike to Work Day (rain or shine)! – https://t.co/ANhJGVFMec pic.twitter.com/dLyd1NEuwJ
— SLO Rideshare (@SLORideshare) May 16, 2019
For more details on Bike to Work Day and some activities across San Luis Obispo County click here.
