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Bike to Work Day

Held each year in mid-May, the Bike to Work Day campaign encourages commuters in Solano and Napa County (and region-wide) to try bicycling to work. Participants receive free bike bags and other goodies and are entered into prize drawings. Employers encourage their employees to bike to work and Energizer Stations are set up on Bike to Work Day. A Team Bike Challenge offers a friendly competition between teams of co-workers throughout May.

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Bike to Work Day 2011

Bike to Work 2011 was a huge success!

In celebration of the 17th Annual Bike to Work Day, Solano and Napa residents rode their bicycles to work on May 12th, 2011. The day began with 27 Energizer Stations throughout Solano and Napa counties handing out water, breakfast treats, and messenger bags stuffed with bike-related goodies. Both seasoned cyclists and new enthusiasts chose the healthy commute this Bike to Work Day, pocketing their gas money and helping to improve the environment.

BTWD 2011- Vacaville

Team Bike Challenge (TBC)

Friends, colleagues and neighbors gathered to form teams and pedaled to win through the Month of May. Top teams from each county received great prizes.

The Chevrolegs, a team from the Avia Hotel, earned the title of Team Bike Challenge Winner in Napa County. A lively group consisting of educators and their former students, they pedaled their way through 1,225.9 miles during the month of May, earning 181 points!

TBC Winner - Napa County

In Solano County it took a father, his co-worker, 2 children and a neighborhood friend to beat the reigning TBC team. The Vaca 5 won Solano County's Team Bike Challenge with 266 points and 1,211 miles earned by biking to work and school in addition to using their bikes to go to the movies and run errands.

BTWD 2011 Solano TBC TBC Winner - Solano County

Bike Commuter of the Year (BCOY)

The winners of the Bike Commuter of the Year (BCOY) award are recognized for their dedication to riding their bike for everyday transportation. They are a testament to the many benefits of bicycle commuting: from improving their health to bringing families together. Here are the 2011 winners of the Bike Commuter of the Year award.

Anheuser-Busch produces 2 Bike Commuters of the Year!

Jamie Simmons of Fairfield is Solano County's Bike Commuter of the Year. He made a commitment to use biking as an alternative and sustainable method of transportation, logging over 6,000 miles and a reduction of ¾ ton of CO2 emissions. A Quality Assurance Analyst at Anheuser-Busch, often Jamie can be spotted in cycling apparel on the soccer field with his 2 sons, who have also started the biking habit. He and his wife walk the talk by cycling kids to daycare, hauling groceries in their bike satchels, and even biking to Starbucks for a Friday night date. Additionally, Jamie serves as the Bike Coordinator at Anheuser-Busch including organizing 4 Tour de Cure teams with 86 participants and over $25,000 donated.

BTWD 2011 BCOY-Solano

BCOY - Solano County

Jim Wilson, Bike Commuter of the Year for Napa County, made a personal commitment to help "de-carbonize the economy" in 2008. He inspires his co-workers now, and has logged over 2,000 miles just since last summer, most of it from his commute from Napa to Fairfield where he works as a Quality Assurance Manager at Anheuser-Busch. Jim is not discouraged by rain, heat, or even by colliding with a moving vehicle. Beyond his daily commute, Jim has participated in 4 Tour de Cure events challenging himself with his first century ride in 2010 and personally raising $1000. Jim is constantly encouraging his co-workers to challenge themselves by sustainably commuting to work. Recently, Jim has been an activist in a bicycle challenge for all 12 AB Breweries in the U.S. With Jim's commitment, the Fairfield Brewery is expected to win!

BCOY – Napa County

Thanks to all of our local sponsors!

Authorized Bicycle Shop - Vallejo

Balzac Communications - Napa

Bicycle Works - Napa

Calistoga Bike Shop - Calistoga

Fisk's Cyclery - Dixon

Napa River Velo - Napa

Ray's Cycle - Fairfield & Vacaville

St Helena Cyclery - St Helena

The Hub - Napa

Thanks to everyone who participated. We hope you continue to enjoy your bike commute!

Bike to Work Day 2010

Bike to Work 2010 was a huge success!

Bike to Work Day 2010 Logo

In celebration of the 16th Annual Bike to Work Day, nearly 1,100 Solano and Napa residents rode their bicycle to work on May 15th, 2010. The day began with 19 Energizer Stations throughout Solano and Napa counties handing out juice, breakfast treats, and messenger bags stuffed with bike-related goodies.  Both seasoned cyclists and new enthusiasts chose the healthy commute this Bike to Work Day, pocketing their gas money and improving the environment.

Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak 2010 BTWD Energizer Station

In Solano County, Patrick Garner, a Vacaville resident, received the Bike Commuter of the Year Award. He bikes 20 miles each day to VacaValley Hospital in Vacaville. Patrick is a strong advocate for cycling and recruited 46 NorthBay Healthcare co-workers to participate in the 2010 Napa Valley Tour de Cure. "Team Budweiser" finished first in the Team Bike Challenge in Solano County, logging 1,560 miles. The "Insulfoamriders" of Insulfoam and "Fantastic Five" of the City of Fairfield placed second and third respectively.

2010 Solano Bike Commuter of the Year Patrick Garner

Greg Stueland, a Napa resident, was chosen as the Napa County Bike Commuter of the Year Award. An avid cyclist, Greg has coordinated for the Tour of Napa Valley bicycle ride, a ride with 2000 participants. In Napa County, the "Crankin' Crushers" of Vintage High School finished first in the Team Bike Challenge with 2,139 miles logged! "MKT Corazon," a family team that included a 6 year old, and the "European Bicycle Moths" placed second and third respectively.

2010 Napa County Team Bike Challenge Winners - Crankin' Crushers

Thanks to all of our local sponsors who donated prizes!

Authorized Bicycle Shop - Vallejo
Balzac Communications - Napa
Bicycle Works - Napa
Calistoga Bike Shop - Calistoga
Fisk's Cyclery - Dixon
Jefferson Street Wellness Collective - Napa
Napa Redevelopment Partners - Napa
Napa River Velo - Napa
Napa Valley Adventure Tours - Napa
Ray's Cycle - Fairfield & Vacaville
St Helena Cyclery - St Helena
The Hub - Napa

Napa BTWD 2010
Thanks to everyone who participated.  We hope you continue to enjoy your bike commute.
 

Bike to Work Day 2009

Bike to Work Day 2009 was a huge success! 

 

In celebration of the 15th Annual Bike to Work Day, over 1,600 Solano and Napa residents rode their bicycle to work on May 14th, 2009. The day began with 19 Energizer Stations throughout Solano and Napa counties handing out juice, breakfast treats, and messenger bags stuffed with bike-related goodies. Both seasoned cyclists and new enthusiasts chose the healthy commute this Bike to Work Day, pocketing their gas money and improving the environment. 

 
In Solano County, Craig Snider, a Benicia resident, received the Bike Commuter of the Year Award. He bikes 20 miles each day to the US Forest Service located on Mare Island in Vallejo. Craig started biking to work on Bike to Work Day 2004! The "Quadsafire” finished first in the Team Bike Challenge in Solano County , followed closely by the “Old Cranks” and “Team Budweiser.”   
Justin Medaris, a Napa school teacher, received the Napa County Bike Commuter of the Year Award. An avid cyclist since attending UC Davis in the 1980s, Justin provides an excellent example to his students as he has biked daily for the past nine years! In Napa County, the “Glassy Wheeled Sharpscooters” finished first in the Team Bike Challenge in a very close race. The “Oxbow Friskies” and “the “Rough Riders” placed second and third respectively.   
 

Thanks to all of our local sponsors who donated prizes!  

Authorized Bicycle Shop – Vallejo
Balzac Communications – Napa
Bardessono Resort – Napa
Bicycle Works – Napa
Calistoga Bike Shop – Calistoga
Fisk’s Cyclery – Dixon
Gaia Hotel & Spa – American Canyon
Jelly Belly – Fairfield
Napa County Office of Education – Napa
Napa Redevelopment Partners – Napa
Napa River Velo – Napa
Napa Valley Adventure Tours – Napa
Ray’s Cycle – Fairfield & Vacaville
Rockville Bike – Fairfield
St Helena Cyclery – St Helena
The Hub – Napa

Thanks to everyone who participated. We hope you continue to enjoy your bike commute.

 

Bike to Work Day 2008

Bike to Work 2008 a huge success!

 In celebration of Bike to Work Day, over 1,100 Solano and Napa residents rode their bicycle to work on May 15th, 2008. The day began with 15 Energizer Stations throughout Solano and Napa counties handing out juice, breakfast treats, and messenger bags stuffed with bike-related goodies. Both seasoned cyclists and new enthusiasts chose the healthy commute this Bike to Work Day, pocketing their gas money and improving the environment.  
 In Solano County, David Siruno, a Vacaville letter carrier, received the Bike Commuter of the Year Award. The “Slipstream Surfers” finished first in the Team Bike Challenge, with the “G-Riders” from Genentech coming in as a close second. Thanks to everyone who participated. We hope you continue to enjoy your bike commute!  
 Doug Wilson, a Napa physician, received the Napa County Bike Commuter of the Year Award. In Napa County, the “Napa Valley Bike Tours” finished first in the Team Bike Challenge in a very close race. Vintage High School’s Vintage Rough Riders placed second. Thanks to everyone who participated. We hope you continue to enjoy your bike commute!   
 2008 marked the beginning of specific bicycle related events with school children. Piggy-backing with Solano County’s Safe Routes to School program, Bike Rodeos and Walk & Roll Competitions were held at five different schools: Anderson Elementary in Dixon, Foxboro Elementary and Cambridge Elementary in Vacaville, and Dan O. Root Elementary in Suisun City. With the support from the schools and local police departments, the rodeos and competitions were very successful!