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May 5, 2021
May 5 is National Bike to School Day, and students at Ludington Area Schools are joining their peers nationwide this morning to bike to school.
On average, 50,000 students from over 250 schools in Michigan take part in this event, as well.
This first National Bike to School Day started in 2012 as a way to kick off the month of May, which is National Bike Month. Since then, the event has grown in popularity.
This is the first year Ludington Area Schools are participating. Students from local elementary schools and OJ DeJonge Middle School will bike from Oriole Football field to their schools around 7:30.
National Bike To School Day Wednesday - 6:05 am
Children are encouraged to bike to school Wednesday for National Bike to School Day. Photo by Jake Schoellkopf
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE The New Mexico Department of Transportation encourages National Bike to School Day Wednesday, May 5.
The annual event encourages children to enjoy exercise while commuting to school and builds a sense of community and school spirit.
“Bike to School Day events promote a broader message of safety and support active travel along with a social opportunity for parents and students to connect outside of school hours while improving bicycle safety skills,” Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval said.
Andy Mitchell aims to ride to school every day Written By: Erik Kaufman | ×
Andy Mitchell, a fourth grader at Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary, has been riding his bike to school as many times as possible in the last school year, having missed only a handful of days due to family trips and illness. It was a tradition he began when he rode to school with his parents and brother for National Bike To School Day, which is being observed May 5 this year. He plans to continue with his goal of riding his bike to school every day of the school year, including the harsh South Dakota winter months. (Erik Kaufman / Republic)
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Bike Month is celebrated across the United States and offers an opportunity to showcase the benefits of bicycling to encourage more people to incorporate cycling into their daily lives.
“Long Beach has a reputation for being one of the most bike friendly cities in America,” Mayor Robert Garcia said in a press release. “I am proud of our continued focus on creating active transportation and livability options for our community, and am looking forward to many additions to come.”
Weekly events Long Beach is hosting for Bike Month 2021. Photo courtesy Long Beach.
Below are some of the many ways community members can participate in National Bike Month. The complete list of events can be found on the GoActiveLB website.