How often do you ride your scooter to work?

[Rick Fletcher]

I make field calls most days that I work and our HR department does not like to see people ride two wheelers on company business (Workers’ Compensation issues). On the days that I do not have field calls to make, I ride to work about 15% of the time.

Major factors involved in my ride/drive decision are weather and how dressed up I have to be on that day.

How about you?

[Arjen Sundman]

I live in Lake O and work in Vancouver. I ride to work about twice a week if the weather seems ok. My ride to work is a mix of city and freeway. If I am feeling up, I'll blast down 205 back home thru West Linn.

[Kyle]

I ride to work everyday, but I live and work in Portland. Only a 4 mile jaunt.

[Jeannie Ceciliani]

3 miles each way for me; I try to ride as nice weather permits; and sometimes hair, make-up and clothing have to take precedence. BuddyFly

[Melody Anderson]

I copied this from another forum that I belong to, regarding Ride to Work Day on June 15th.

I received this email today regarding the annual Ride To Work Day. It is a day that is designated every year for people with two wheeled vehicles are encouraged to ride to work on that date to bring awareness to riding and the benefits. In 2009, it will be held on June 15. Thought I would pass this along.
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Press Release: For immediate publication
Date: 11/24/08
Subject: New 2009 Annual Ride to Work Day, Close out on collectable RTW Items


The annual RTW Day moves to the 'third Monday in June.' The next Ride to Work Day is MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2009. It is the 18th annual Ride to Work Day.

Reasons for an earlier annual Ride to Work Day include:

The new day is not as hot in most northern hemisphere areas, and not as cold in most southern hemisphere areas. June weather is more favorable worldwide.
The new day provides an increased opportunity for more riders to Ride to Work. Many workplaces close for summer holiday in July - especially in Europe.
A Monday event encourages motorcycle and scooter commuting to continue during the entire week.
Positive media exposure will increase. Sundays are slower 'news days' so there will be more coverage like this: "Look for more motorcycles on your commute tomorrow, as Monday is the annual Ride to Work day..."
The Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) has endorsed this day, and is promoting the 'Third Monday in June' worldwide as the annual Ride to Work Day.
All Ride to Work Day promotional and propaganda items with historic RTW day artwork are collectable and on sale now at 50% off. To purchase, see information at: http://www.ridetowork.org/store/products Availability is limited.

Press release also available in Word and PDF formats.


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Ride to Work Day, a 501 c4 nonprofit organization, can be reached at:
POB 1072, Proctor, Minnesota, 55810 USA
http://www.ridetowork.org
218 722 9806
Christine Holt [e-mail]
Andy Goldfine [e-mail]
Ride to Work Day Mission Statement:
To advocate and support the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation, and to provide information about transportation riding to the public.
Affiliated Ride to Work Day Countries:
Germany, Philippines, England, Germany, France, Israel, Turkey, Ecuador, United States, and many others.
Newsletter:
Sample issues of 'The Daily Rider' newsletter are available for download at:
http://www.ridetowork.org/the-daily-rider
History:
A brief history of Ride to Work Day is available for viewing at:
http://www.ridetowork.org/ride-to-work-day-history
Fact Sheet:
A transportation motorcycling fact sheet is available at:
http://www.ridetowork.org/transportation-fact-sheet
RTW Day Photos and Artwork:
Motorcycle commuting photos, ads, posters, banners, illustrations and other artwork is available for view and download at:
http://www.ridetowork.org/signs-posters ... aganda-art

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