Your workout to work...

It's Maine Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15, 2009!

If you work within 2 to 10 miles of your home, bicycling or walking is an excellent alternative commuting option. It’s free, it’s healthy and sometimes it can even be faster than sitting in your car on congested roadways.

Log on  and register as a GO MAINE bicycle or walking commuter today and get all the great benefits!

Exercise is a proven stress reliever, and you’ll enjoy the benefits of

reduced risk of stroke and heart disease, as well as increased bone integrity and improved mood – all those endorphins, you know. 

And of course you’ll also be eligible for all of GO MAINE’s commuter benefits, including our Emergency Ride Home Guarantee and regular prize drawings.

With Maine’s tricky weather, biking and walking won’t always be your best option. However, even if you make them a seasonal commuting method, you will be doing a lot to cut your commuting costs, reduce auto emissions and congestion and improve your health.

Consider splitting the trip with the Metro Bus by using the bike racks on the bus. We've just completed a "How To" video to show you how to use the racks. Scroll down to take a look!.

Check out the Employee’s Guide to Bicycle Commuting and the Employer’s Guide to Encouraging Bicycle Commuting for some great tips on planning your bicycle commute, from the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, Maine's statewide advocate for bicycle safety and education.

Also check out Healthy Maine Walks, a coalition of trail and health agencies and organizations working together to build a healthier Maine. Healthy Maine Walks provides information on how to find a walking route near you, to share information about walking routes, or to find out about how to create one.