Recruit Novice Riders for the Team Bike Challenge
There is still time to start recruiting cyclists for May’s Team Bike Challenge, and EBBC members can lead the way. The Team Bike Challenge is a great opportunity to introduce new riders to the joys of cycling on everyday trips – to work, school, social events, errands, shopping, etc.
Teams consist of 2-5 people, and every team is required to have at least 1 Novice Rider. There is an advantage to having more than 1 Novice Rider because novices get extra points for participating in Team Bike Challenge for the first time. Points are recorded for trips throughout the month of May. Logging your trips is on the honor system, and you can backlog your trips up to one week. So, there are a few days left to get your team together
The EBBC will throw a party in June for all East Bay teams that exceed 15 novice points and 75 total team points. In addition, your team will compete for county-wide and regional prizes. But most importantly, you’ll be introducing more cyclists to everyday riding and giving yourself an extra incentive to get out on your bike around town.
- Sign-up a team at: www.youcanbikethere.com/tbc-signup
For more resources for the Novice Riders on your team, direct them to our 1000 New Cyclists campaign
Full details on our website for Bike to Work Day
Sun Light & Power
Sun Light & Power of Berkeley is active workplace in the Team Bike Challenge each year. They took home first place in the mid-size company category for the competition in 2010 and then commemorated their vicotry with custom designed t-shirts as a reminder of its employees’ dedication for all the miles traveled to and from work on bike. Kim Pedley, SLP’s executive assistant, says, “Approximately 80% of employees participated in the 2010 Team Bike Challenge…includ[ing] every manager [and] executive.” Sunpower
Sunpower of Richmond regular competes for the title of top team in the Team Bike Challenge in Contra Costa County. In 2009, the Baby, I’m Bad News team from Sunpower finished in 2nd place and last year wrested the title from all challengers. The Richmond City Council was quite pleased to present the Baby, I’m Bad News team members their awards in Council chambers.
Sterigenics
The Gamma Rollers of Sterigenics rode 3,062 miles and earned 1,065 points to take first place in the Team Bike Challenge competition in Alameda County in 2010. This was also good for second place overall in the Bay Area. The Gamma Rollers were recognized at the Hayward City Council on June 15 by Mayor Michael Sweeney.From Paul Hewes, Team Captain: ”We had a blast with the Bike to Work Challange! We first participated last year when we ended up 14th and did 1414 miles. We were jazzed after last years challenge and kept up with our bike commuting all year. When people arrive in the morning it’s common to hear congratulations between the Gamma Rollers for keeping it rolling. Those of us that ride in encourage each other and feed off each others energy.
Full details on our website for Bike to Work Day