NSAB Encourages Bike to Work Day Participation

BETHESDA, MD, UNITED STATES

05.03.2018

Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Julio Martinez 

Naval Support Activity Bethesda

Naval Support Activity Bethesda Transportation Manager Ryan Emery is encouraging people to take part in National Bike to Work Day May 18.

The event is part of a larger effort to get commuters to try bicycling to work as a healthier alternative than driving and taking the metro, while also trying to reduce traffic in the area.

“We partner with MWR to help support the event and to show the athletic nature of biking to work and how it can help reduce stress and provide a more athletic commute,” said Emery.

According to the National Day Calendar website, National Bike to Work Day originated in 1955 and is endorsed by the American Medical Association.

People don’t need to worry about where to leave their bikes if they do plan to ride to NSAB

“We have several hundred slots for bikes around the base,” said Emery. “It depends on when and where they were installed as to how many bikes they can support. They are primarily centered around the hospital and are also inside all the parking garages.”

Bike to Work Day also encourages people to ride in groups.

“Some folks will form convoys so they can ride together in case they aren’t comfortable on their first go-round,” said Emery. “Every year we have one or two groups come from as far away as Alexandria and ride through the city to get here. It’s very good, it builds camaraderie.”

Each year, 100 to 150 participants ride through NSAB’s pit stop on their way to work. The pit stop is one of 100 in the metro DC area. The pit stop is an effort to reach out and support the local community.

“You receive a T-shirt, some encouragement, of course, and light refreshments and then continue on your way.”

NSAB’s pit stop will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Register online at: www.biketoworkmetrodc.org

• Date Taken: 05.03.2018
• Date Posted: 05.04.2018 13:48
• Story ID: 275721
• Location: BETHESDA, MD, US