Registration for this year’s Bike Lexington Commuter Challenge, presented by Pedal Power, will open April 8, and the challenge runs from May 1 through 31.
During the challenge, registered business employees will commute to work via bike and log the mileage through the month. Business teams will be grouped into one of four categories according to company size.
The Commuter Challenge serves to help cyclists feel more comfortable on the road while creating awareness of biking in Lexington and encouraging an alternative method of transportation. In 2012, nearly 30 businesses competed in the event, totaling 3,527 trips and 11,729 miles traveled by bicycle in the month of May.
Last year’s winners were: Bullhorn Marketing (small group, 0 - 10 employees), UK Department of Statistics (medium group, 11 - 25 employees), The Hive from UK (large group, 26 - 100 employees) and Good Foods Market and Cafe (extra large group, 101 and more employees).
Individuals not associated with a company can also record their bike trips to compete for prizes for most trips made and miles ridden.
Visit www.bikelexington.com to register for the Commuter Challenge and to see other scheduled Bike Lexington events.