Ride to work day, July 16, 2008.

[NeonspeedRT]

I know it's early, but I wanted to get this out to everyone....


"Motorcycle and Scooter Ride To Work Day is Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Press Release Issued By Ride to Work (May 21, 2008)

This year's seventeenth annual motorcycle and scooter commuting demonstration will increase the number of riders on the road, according to Ride to Work, a non-profit advocacy organization. "Riding to work on this day shows the positive value of motorcycles and scooters for transportation. For many people, riding is an economical, efficient and socially responsible form of mobility that saves energy, helps the environment and provides a broad range of other public benefits," states Andy Goldfine, the event organizer. Motorcycle and scooter enthusiasts and rider organizations worldwide encourage their members to ride to work on this day.


According to the United States Census Bureau and the Department of Transportation, over eighty million cars and light trucks are used for daily commuting on American roads, and about 200,000 motorcycles and scooters are a regular part of this mix. On Ride To Work Day, the practical side of riding becomes more visible as a larger number of America's 8,000,000 cycles are ridden to work.

Ride to Work Day helps demonstrate how these vehicles make parking easier and help traffic flow better. Studies have shown that across equal distances, commuting motorcyclists reach their destinations in less time than those using automobiles, that motorcycles and scooters consume less resources per mile than automobiles, and that they take up less space on roads. Motorcycle and scooter riders seek improved employer recognition and support for this form of transportation, and more public and government awareness of the positive value of riding.

More information on RTW day is available at the expanded Ride to Work Day website: http://www.ridetowork.org."

[neebelung]

Huh.... maybe I'll have my bike back by then. :lol:

[Rider]

Isn't every day, ride to work day? :idk::kawi:

[marko138]

Isn't every day, ride to work day? :idk::kawi:
It is for me...as long as it ain't raining.



And a motorcyclist was killed locally here yesterday. SUV pulled out in front of him. He also was NOT wearing a helmet.

[neebelung]

It is for me...as long as it ain't raining.



:werd:

(when I HAVE my bike, that is)


And a motorcyclist was killed locally here yesterday. SUV pulled out in front of him. He also was NOT wearing a helmet.

Unfortunately, it's all too common here. At least once a week. :(

[Phenix_Rider]

Every day is ride to work day when my truck gets 12mpg and gas costs $3.79 (this morning, it'll go up before I get off work). Even the rainy ones. Just keep a dry set of clothes in my desk.

[JoJoYZF]

It is for me...as long as it ain't raining.



And a motorcyclist was killed locally here yesterday. SUV pulled out in front of him. He also was NOT wearing a helmet.

There was guy on my bike specific board that lives in western ohio that just got killed by a drunk driver about a week or two ago as well. He was fully geared but the dude smashed into him and dragged him a little ways and he ended up in a ditch. Drunken piece of shit FTL.

[NONE_too_SOFT]

i rode to work today. yesterday. day before. etc etc etc. guess i wont have to keep track of that date.

[NeonspeedRT]

This isn't specifically directed at anyone on here. Damn.
I ride to work everyday as well. There are lots of other people who don't ride to work who might like to know about this info.

Read the info I posted. It's not just "a day for riding to work". There is more to it then that. Share this info with anyone you know and on any forums you are on. The point is to get as many motorcyclists we know on the road on that particular day.

[Audiomechanic]

Every day is ride to work day when my truck gets 12mpg and gas costs $3.79 (this morning, it'll go up before I get off work). Even the rainy ones. Just keep a dry set of clothes in my desk.

You get 12MPG?!?! Lucky bastard. I'm getting 10!!!

Bike every day for me! I haven't driven the truck to work in about 3 weeks.

[Phenix_Rider]

You get 12MPG?!?! Lucky bastard. I'm getting 10!!!

Bike every day for me! I haven't driven the truck to work in about 3 weeks.

Been some really shitty weather here lately, but that hasn't stopped me. I just collect more "you're nuts" looks than usual. To them I say, "I'm paying $20 a week for gas. How's that $70 feel?":zowned:

[jalaan1]

yeah, i'm trying to set it up @ my job so that everyone that ownes a bike @ my job
rides that day.

now if i could just get my bike running i'd be allright. :whistle:

[Mr Lefty]

nope... I won't be... next year maybe? :lol:

[Audiomechanic]

Been some really shitty weather here lately, but that hasn't stopped me. I just collect more "you're nuts" looks than usual. To them I say, "I'm paying $20 a week for gas. How's that $70 feel?":zowned:

Truth. :rockout:

[marko138]

Been some really shitty weather here lately, but that hasn't stopped me. I just collect more "you're nuts" looks than usual. To them I say, "I'm paying $20 a week for gas. How's that $70 feel?":zowned:
I'm not riding in shitty weather...but the gas savings are nice.

[NeonspeedRT]

I just paid $14 to fill my R1 up. That will last me about a week and a half :rockout:

[Phenix_Rider]

I just paid $14 to fill my R1 up. That will last me about a week and a half :rockout:

...and when do you ride? :zowned:

If I only commute, a tank of gas in the bike lasts me 3-4 days. If I ride for the hell of it, not even that. And I'll bet my little 650 gets a lot better mileage.

[NeonspeedRT]

...and when do you ride? :zowned:

If I only commute, a tank of gas in the bike lasts me 3-4 days. If I ride for the hell of it, not even that. And I'll bet my little 650 gets a lot better mileage.

Um, I ride every day, unless there is a 50% chance of rain or higher. My commute to work is probably just shorter then yours.

Lets see, I got my R1 in March with 7350 miles on it. It's the end of May and I have 10,500 on it now. So i'd say i'm doing plenty of riding, both to work and for fun. :idk:
:zowned:

[Phenix_Rider]

What kind of mileage do you get? I just filled mine today- 189.5 miles on 3.582 gallons. 52.9 mpg!:rockout:

[NeonspeedRT]

What kind of mileage do you get? I just filled mine today- 189.5 miles on 3.582 gallons. 52.9 mpg!:rockout:

Nice. I don't get anywhere near that good. I'm actually tracking my mileage right now. I just filled up this morning. I want to see how many miles per tank I actually get.

[Cutty72]

I just paid $14 to fill my R1 up. That will last me about a week and a half :rockout:

That's about an average for me... but it only lasts me about 2 days or so... :no:

[DLIT]

Isn't every day, ride to work day? :idk::kawi:

For you, it's whenever the wife says you can. Did she tell you which bike you can buy yet? Got 'em. Prove me wrong, prove me wrong!

[NeonspeedRT]

Just a bump. Spread the word to everyone you know that has a bike and doesn't ride every day. Lets get as many two wheel vehicles out on the road as we can on the 16th.

[Rider]

:dthumb: (As long as it isn't raining.)

['73 H1 Triple]

What kind of mileage do you get? I just filled mine today- 189.5 miles on 3.582 gallons. 52.9 mpg!:rockout:

I'm getting just over 40 mpg with the ZR1100. I guess 1993 technology ( carbs) isn't the best for mileage :idk:

I've been riding every day to work. The bike getting 40 mpg beats the hell out of 14-15 mpg with the Suburban :rockwoot: I'm literally saving $75 a week.

Jeff

[Cutty72]

your 40 mpg trumps my 2008 technology getting about 33mpg. :lol:

[Smittie61984]

Sounds like July 16th will be SUV Smack a Newbie day too.

I ride to work most days. I get roughly 40-50mpg. My work is 20 miles away so it takes me 1 gallon to get to work and back. $4x5=$20-25 a week (Depending on gas prices). My truck gets maybe 15mpg if I'm nice to it (Which I'm not). So $4x15=$60 a week. Not hard to do the math there.

[NeonspeedRT]

Just a reminder for everyone. Ride to work day is tommorow, July 16th.

[Rider]

I'll be riding. It will be hot but the skies will be clear.

[dReWpY]

everyday is a ride to work day for some of us

[OneSickPsycho]

I'm out. I am trading seats with a guy from the Fireblades forum... so my bike will be seatless until his arrives.

[Rider]

I'm out. I am trading seats with a guy from the Fireblades forum... so my bike will be seatless until his arrives.

You loving that 954 yet. I hear that bike is a torque monster.

[OneSickPsycho]

You loving that 954 yet. I hear that bike is a torque monster.

Umm... yeah. No.

[Mr Lefty]

well... I think I'm walk'n to work again... :lol:

[Carolina]

:panic::panic::panic::panic::panic:

My battery is dead WTF charged her, rode her and she still is dying on me. Guess I won't be riding fukkkkkk

[Mrs. Colleen]

I did plan on riding to work tomorrow...but my husband bought me a HUGE bottle of Patron Silver for my birthday so I will have to see how I am feeling in the morning. :leaving::leaving:

[Carolina]

Patron FTW

Have fun :rockwoot:

[JoJoYZF]

Ill definitely be riding. This is one of the first weeks that the forecast all week as been good so I havent driven the mustang in a couple days now, its been two wheels everywhere I go.

[Mrs. Colleen]

Patron FTW

Have fun :rockwoot:

:yes: :yes: :yes:

I never buy it for myself because it is so pricey...but I love it! :cheers:

[fatburg]

I'll be riding tomorrow, of course I don't have a choice for the next 4 weeks.

[Audiomechanic]

<------fail.

It's ride to work day and I'm driving the work van. :( Does it count if I left the bike at work and will be riding FROM work? ;)

[comonboys]

Pouring rain , lighting, and babysitting after work for a 1 year old. Cutty and I were trying to think of ways to mount a car seat to the bike. All the ways we thought of didn't sound the safest...... But waking up to rain and really bad lighting yeah, sorry no riding today....... Both the SV and the Vader are tucked in sleeping for the day. :( sad

[NeonspeedRT]

Don't feel bad. I was promoting this day everywhere. So what does our weather do today? 70% chance of rain with possible localized flooding.

I'm at work till 4 and then have to head across town for a meeting and I won't get home till after 9 or 10. So no riding for me today. Stupid rain....

[jtemple]

We had thunderstorms all last night through this morning. I'm in the cage. :zowned:

[comonboys]

Don't feel bad. I was promoting this day everywhere. So what does our weather do today? 70% chance of rain with possible localized flooding.

I'm at work till 4 and then have to head across town for a meeting and I won't get home till after 9 or 10. So no riding for me today. Stupid rain....

I hate rain. But after a week of working the later shift and then today working the early shift..... Way to tired..... So riding would have woke me up. HOwever it was bumper to bumper traffic for the last 10 blocks I had to drive. God damn people...............:panic:

[t-homo]

I work with my dad. And we are working at our house today, I did sit on the bike for a second to move it though.

[Becca_007]

<-- did.

[the chi]

me too...it may rain, but after all the rain i've ridden in lately, this is nothin!!

It was a beautiful morning and i think I'm going for a spin this evening as well...

[jtemple]

The rain doesn't bother me as much as trying to get my bike clean afterward. Although, a good thunderstorm ride is great for getting those stubborn bugs out of the radiator!

[marko138]

Rode.

[Rider]

:moto:

[pickle.of.doom]

I don't work today!

Of course I didn't ride either.

[Rider]

I don't work today!

Of course I didn't ride either.

Good thing for you, its hot and very humid out... :panic:

[Mrs. Colleen]

I fail bike day. :leaving:

[Rider]

I fail bike day. :leaving:

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[JoJoYZF]

I rode but Im pretty glad I have a short ride home. I was already burning up and I only have a few miles to ride.

[Smittie61984]

Rode my motorcycle to work today (As usual) and then had a buddy bring his extra mountain bike since my new Mountain Bike's hydraulic disc brakes are leaking and are in the shop. So I rode a Motorbike and a Bicycle.

It was a good day!!!

I didn't notice any more bikes than usual. But I'll have to check the local news and see if there were more deaths from people getting smacked by drivers who had no clue it was "Ride to work" day.

[Mr Lefty]

hey smitty... you going to the motogp in Sept? we'll be riding right through your area on the way there...

[Smittie61984]

At Road Atlanta I guess? I haven't thought about it much. I don't plan that far ahead for anything. But I might depending on the cash flow then.

[Mr Lefty]

no... at INDY! :lol:

[jalaan1]

yep, rode to work today also ( been riding a few days a week anyway)
didn't see any more bikes out on the road than expected.

i tried to spread the word to everyone @ my job that has a bike and man
did the excuses flow like water why they couldn't ride today.

needless to say, mine was the only bike in the employee parking lot. :(

[Gas Man]

I rode on the 16th... of coarse it was at like 3am coming home from work. Does that count?

[t-homo]

I rode on the 16th... of coarse it was at like 3am coming home from work. Does that count?

close enough.

[Dnyce]

i rode...hell i been riding the gsxr everyday since i got it last tues-sometimes i dont even have a place to go so i make one up :dthumb:

['73 H1 Triple]

yep, rode to work today also ( been riding a few days a week anyway)
didn't see any more bikes out on the road than expected.

i tried to spread the word to everyone @ my job that has a bike and man
did the excuses flow like water why they couldn't ride today.

needless to say, mine was the only bike in the employee parking lot. :(

I ride everyday unless it's raining in the morning ( only once this month). Wednesday I only saw one "extra" bike. Some guy on harley type cruiser that needs more time behind the handlebars. I hung pretty far back as he wasn't the smoothest rider I've seen.

Got caught in the rain thursday on the way home. It was raining pretty good and I passed a guy on a another bike. He had an open face helemt and he had a big ass grin seeing another bike in the rain.

I also found out that my Olympia jacket isn't waterproof like the salesman said it was. When I questioned him on friday about his waterproof comment, he replied "Oh, it's the liner that waterproof. Not the outer jacket." Asshole

Jeff