Life is a Cycle Bike Event Cycles Back to Lexington on May 14

The 2nd annual Life is a Cycle commuter cycling event returns to Lexington this Monday, May 14 at 6:00 PM.

Life is a Cycle gives beginners the chance to experience bike commuting in a group fitness setting. The Lexington route starts and finishes at Broomwagon Bikes + Coffee, and follows a 8.2-mile route for a guided, hands-on ride through the city’s on-street and car-free bike facilities. The event is open to the public. Registration is $10.00. For more information and to register for the local event go to http://lifeisacycle.bike.

Life is a Cycle Lexington is part of a nationwide event series created by My City Bikes for anyone who has ever been curious about bike commuting. The local ride, hosted by the City of Lexington, gives local beginners the chance to experience bike commuting in a group fitness setting. City officials, local bike patrol officers, and experienced cyclists guide the group along a route. Participants will receive gift bags and have the opportunity for one-on-one bicycle mentoring.

Every mile that you bike for transportation can reduce your risk for heart disease [1], save a pound of pollution from going into our air [2], and put $0.48 back in your pocket [3]. Biking to work has increased by more than 60% across the US since 2000 [4]. Learn about bike commuting from the experts who build your local bike infrastructure. Life is a Cycle will also provide strategies for blended commuting with a car or public transportation.