30 Days of Biking in Phoenix

Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by Tony Arranaga in Featured

I noticed some bike advocates on Twitter talking about the hashtag #30daystobiking. Turns out, the thread is part of an event in Minneapolis aimed at getting people to bike somewhere for one month, from September 1st through the 30th – and Tweet about the experience with the hashtag #30daysofbiking.  According to the 30 Days of Biking website:

The only rule for 30 Days of Biking is that you bike every day for 30 days—around the block, 20 miles to work, whatever suits you—then share your adventures online. We believe biking enriches life, builds community, and preserves the Earth.

Instructions on how to participate in 30 Days are here. I’m not sure if this is a national event, but I thought it would be a nice to show support for the organizers in Minneapolis. This is why Vern and I are starting a 30DoB here in Phoenix, since I use a bike most days as part of my car-free commute in the Valley. Obviously, I’m a little late to the challenge considering I’m just finding out about this now and I haven’t planned any group rides, but we can certainly challenge ourselves to use our bikes more. Can you ride a bike for 30 days in Phoenix? Can you inspire others to leave their car at home and use their bike more often? Be sure to post pictures of your ride on Twitter and let us know where you’re going by using the hashtag #30daysofbikingphx. If you need some suggestions on where to ride, try one of these restaurants with bike racks along the light rail in central Phoenix to get you started on your journey. Have fun and enjoy your 30 Days of Biking in Phoenix!

Tags: #30daysofbiking, #30daysofbikingphx, alternative transportation, bike, car-free, METRO light rail, Phoenix