There are 510,000 bike trips per day in San Diego* - and thousands of new riders joined during Bike to Work Day on May 18, 2007! Many riders that tried commuting to work for the first time during bike to work day continue using the bicycle instead of the car - saving on gas while improving their health!

Use the Driving Cost Savings Calculator to determine how much money you save, how many pounds of CO2 you avoid, and how many calories you burn.

Here are some helpful tips and resources to turn your bicycle ride into a life style change:

• San Diego Bike Map (RideLink web site also includes information on pitstops for Bike to work day)
• Tips for Commuters (Overcoming excuses, gear, security, etc.)
• Bicycles on Transit (Coaster, Trolley, Buses)
• Bicycles on Amtrak (Pacific Surfliner)
• California Bicycle Laws and Bike Registration
• Join the San Diego Bicycle Coalition (receive a newsletter on local bicycling issues and discounts at select retailers) or a local bicycle club
• Reduce the number of cars in your household and use a Flexcar
  (as of 3/24, 46 vehicles are stationed all over San Diego)
• Bicycle planning projects and improvements in San Diego
• If there are no showers at your workplace, or the hills are too steep for you, consider an electric bicycle

Enjoy your ride and your health!