Thirty-five million miles is no easy feat. But in 2015, more than 90,000 riders came together from different parts of the U.S. to join the National Bike Challenge that aims to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of biking for a person’s health and the environment. Also set up into local and community-based challenges, the pursuit inspired both biking neophytes and enthusiasts to log in their daily miles for four months from May to September.
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The challenge is simple: Sign up and log miles to contribute to the number that is being tallied daily. Whether for a personal achievement or just for fun, the participant’s daily ride helps in achieving the goal. Last year’s data reveal that 80 percent of the riders chose to bike their way to work while 20 percent did it for fun. Overall, the bikers reduced carbon dioxide emission by almost 38,000 pounds, shrinking the carbon footprint of many communities.
This year, the National Bike Challenge aims to log in more than 35 million miles. With the goal to reach 75 million miles, more participants are expected to make their daily rides count. With this goal, it is expected that carbon dioxide emission will be reduced further. Everyone can take part of this advocacy and help save the planet.
This year, the National Bike Challenge aims to log in more than 35 million miles. With the goal to reach 75 million miles, more participants are expected to make their daily rides count. With this goal, it is expected that carbon dioxide emission will be reduced further. Everyone can take part of this advocacy and help save the planet.
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Dr. Regina Kurrasch is an expert in the pharmaceutical development industry with more than 20 years of experience. She is also a bicycling enthusiast and has participated in the National Bike Challenge. For more information about Dr. Kurrasch, visit this Facebook page.