2009 Annual Ride to Work Day

wonder91178 · 11-25-2008, 05:18 PM

New Ride To Work Day

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.

http://www.ridetowork.org/

Press Release: http://www.ridetowork.org/files/pres...tw20081124.pdf

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 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) has endorsed this day, and is promoting the ‘Third Monday in June’ worldwide as the annual Ride to Work Day.

**Bob Dahringer** · 11-25-2008, 07:26 PM

I should start planning a roadtrip I guess, live in Tx, work in NY.

Oh wait, bike is already in NY..... another story altogether.

**Squeaky** · 11-25-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rad3766

I should start planning a roadtrip I guess, live in Tx, work in NY.

Oh wait, bike is already in NY..... another story altogether.

Which you never finished - so what's the status on the repair?

Scorch · 11-25-2008, 11:06 PM

Every day is ride to work day for me

**Bob Dahringer** · 11-26-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Squeaky

Which you never finished

Oh not so. Just bumped the original post, (bad karma on road trip), look at last entry.
Not really a bad situation, may end up with the proverbial silver lining

**kurt** · 11-26-2008, 06:04 AM

June 15th will be another ride home from work day for me.

**Gilk51** · 11-26-2008, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurt

June 15th will be another ride home from work day for me.

You just have to rebel against the program, doncha?

wonder91178 · 11-26-2008, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilk51

You just have to rebel agianst the program, doncha?

There's one in every group

LouBob · 11-26-2008, 08:25 AM

So I shouldn't be riding to work any other days?

Simmons1 · 11-26-2008, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorch

Every day is ride to work day for me

Same here

Pooh Bear · 11-26-2008, 10:30 AM

I really enjoyed the pictures on that website. Thanks for sharing!

wonder91178 · 11-26-2008, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorch

Every day is ride to work day for me

I knew someone would come through with the obligatory "everyday is ride to work day" statement.

84SabreRider · 11-26-2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Simmons1

Same here

and me makes three. Anyone else care to stand up and be counted??

Simmons1 · 11-26-2008, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonder91178

I knew someone would come through with the obligatory "everyday is ride to work day" statement.

Yes, but for some of us that really use our bikes for transportation instead of just play toys, everyday really is ride to work day.

There are many people where I work that have never seen anything other than a bike in my parking space at work.

wonder91178 · 11-26-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmons1

Yes, but for some of us that really use our bikes for transportation instead of just play toys, everyday really is ride to work day.

Never said I didn't understand the comment, just that each year someone makes it

dukey33 · 11-26-2008, 02:18 PM

drfood · 06-04-2009, 09:35 AM

I have looked and did not find a posting related to this.

June 15, 2009 is the Ride to Work date this year.

I know, I know.....there shouldn't need to be a special date to do such. But the organization does exist so I figured I would post.

Wonder how many news agencies will cover this?

http://www.ridetowork.org/

LouBob · 06-04-2009, 09:44 AM

Does this mean I wasnt supposed to ride to work today?

I doubt it will get any media coverage though, although it is a good idea.

**Gilk51** · 06-04-2009, 11:32 AM

I rode my wife's MP3 to work last year on RTWD (just to be different).

Maybe I'll do it again this year...

**leekellerking** · 06-04-2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drfood

I have looked and did not find a posting related to this.

June 15, 2009 is the Ride to Work date this year.

I know, I know.....there shouldn't need to be a special date to do such. But the organization does exist so I figured I would post.

Wonder how many news agencies will cover this?

http://www.ridetowork.org/

Well, I intend to ride to work on June 15th. (Just like today, and yesterday, and the day before...).

Lee

11-25-2008, 05:18 PM	#1
wonder91178 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 4,795	2009 Annual Ride to Work Day New Ride To Work Day 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. http://www.ridetowork.org/ Press Release: http://www.ridetowork.org/files/pres...tw20081124.pdf 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 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) has endorsed this day, and is promoting the ‘Third Monday in June’ worldwide as the annual Ride to Work Day. __________________ Kim Burleson Mafia - Capo Famiglia On bike hiatus...

11-25-2008, 07:26 PM	#2
Bob Dahringer Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sugar Land Tx /NY harbor Posts: 1,941	Re: 2009 Annual Ride to Work Day I should start planning a roadtrip I guess, live in Tx, work in NY. Oh wait, bike is already in NY..... another story altogether. __________________ IBA #11610, AMA#485692 2013 Moto-Guzzi Stelvio NTX. "Sophia", named after another Italian beauty with big jugs.

11-25-2008, 11:06 PM	#4
Scorch Join Date: May 2008 Location: Heaven Posts: 834	Re: 2009 Annual Ride to Work Day Every day is ride to work day for me __________________ Knew a tough guy in mid 80's in Fort Worth. He was just running down the the store and had a low speed crash turning onto Seminary drive from a stop sign. Last time I saw him he was wearing a diaper and they were trying to teach him to talk again. I think about that guy every time I sit on a bike without a helmet. -- Meriden

11-26-2008, 06:04 AM	#6
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06-04-2009, 09:35 AM	#17
drfood Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 1,877	Ride to Work Day I have looked and did not find a posting related to this. June 15, 2009 is the Ride to Work date this year. I know, I know.....there shouldn't need to be a special date to do such. But the organization does exist so I figured I would post. Wonder how many news agencies will cover this? http://www.ridetowork.org/ __________________ Houston, TX 2005 V-Strom 1000 AMA Member

06-04-2009, 09:44 AM	#18
LouBob Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 169	Re: Ride to Work Day Does this mean I wasnt supposed to ride to work today? I doubt it will get any media coverage though, although it is a good idea. __________________ 2009 Triumph Tiger ~~ Suzy ~~ 2000 DRZ 400 - S

06-04-2009, 11:32 AM	#19
Gilk51 Pie Man v2.0 (retired) Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 20,015	Re: Ride to Work Day I rode my wife's MP3 to work last year on RTWD (just to be different). Maybe I'll do it again this year... __________________ .......Chuck blue '04 Suzuki DL650 Wii-Strom, VSRI 1586 black cherry '07 Yamaha FJR1300

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