[Published July 2017]

2,298 Stanford cyclists rallied to this year’s Bike to Work Day, held on May 11. By opting to use pedal power instead driving a car, these riders saved 7,567 pounds of CO₂ from the atmosphere.

Cyclists reported riding 8,351 miles, an increase of 999 miles over 2016. Highest mileage self-reported was from Union City (64 miles) and a one-way rider from Gilroy (56 miles).  Other riders also reported high mileage, including those coming from San Jose (45+ miles), Fremont/Hayward (25+ miles), Campbell (40 miles), and San Francisco (30+) miles.

In addition, Stanford walkers on Bike to Work Day more than tripled vs. last year, with 411 walkers checking in.

Thanks to the more than 55 volunteers who came out in the early morning hours to welcome commuters at our 14 Stanford-affiliated Energizer Stations. We are grateful for your support!

Bike to Work Bike Safety Pledge winner

This year, 622 bicyclists took the 2017 Bike to Work Bike Safety Pledge, promising to wear a bike helmet for every ride and follow the rules of the road.

We are pleased to announce that Eun Young Cho is the winner of this year’s Bike Safety Pledge drawing. She wins a new Momentum iNeed Street bike donated by the Campus Bike Shop. Eun is a postdoctoral research fellow in Neurosurgery and is a Stanford Commute Club member. Congratulations, Eun!

Bike to Work Department Ride winners

In celebration of Bike to Work Month, Stanford departments were encouraged to ride with their colleagues. Those who logged their department ride during the month of May were entered to win a free department breakfast. Congratulations to this year’s winners!

Stanford University winner: Team “CARS,” representing the Psychology Department

Mikawla Niemasz-Cavanagh, Juan Ospina, Tsotso Ablorh, Pete Fisher, Shannon Brady

Team CARS rode a collective 23 miles. Their entry in the challenge makes them a model for other riders: “We stop at all stop signs and don't speed. Ever. And we wear helmets. Always.”

Stanford Health Care (SHC) winner: SHC Planning Design and Construction

Vanessa Eng, Tom Squance, Colleen McInerney

“This morning we rode together on the Bay Trail between our office in Menlo Park and Mountain View.  It's one of our favorite places to ride- so beautiful!  Although only a few of us were able to join this morning, there are in fact many cyclists at Planning, Design and Construction that hit the trails together weekly.  Our department **loves** to pedal!”

Walk Commute Winners on Bike to Work Day

Walkers who checked in at Bike to Work Day Energizer Stations were able to enter a prize drawing for two $100 gift certificates to The Walking Company. This year’s winners are:

• Ken Romeo, Associate Director, Stanford Language Center

• James Dewey, Research Fellow, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery

Bike to Work Day by the numbers

Photo: Alyssa Rudelis