Ride To Work
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Ride To Work is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(4) charitable organization devoted to increasing awareness of motorcycling
as a transportation alternative, mainly through the annual Ride to Work Day. The organization was incorporated in 2000 by Andy Goldfine, the owner of Aerostich
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Ride to Work Day started in 1992 as an informal event, before the Ride To Work organization existed. Since 2008, Ride to Work Day has been held on the third Monday in June.
Ride to Work Day is also run in other countries including Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Israel, Turkey, Ecuador and the Philippines.
In the United Kingdom, the Motorcycle Industry Association runs the event alongside National Motorcycle Week.
A survey by Motor Cycle News released to coincide with National Ride to Work Day in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2010, revealed that 59% of motorists found Britain's roads stressful and that 21% of them would like to switch to two wheels.
Motorcycling
Motorcycling is the act of riding a motorcycle. A variety of subcultures and lifestyles have been built up around motorcycling.-Benefits:Robert M. Pirsig's book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was a paean celebrating motorcycling...
as a transportation alternative, mainly through the annual Ride to Work Day. The organization was incorporated in 2000 by Andy Goldfine, the owner of Aerostich
Aerostich
Aerostich is a company based in Duluth, Minnesota that produces and sells motorcycle safety clothing and other motorcycle related equipment, such as GPS systems, luggage, and hand tools. It was founded in 1983 by Andy Goldfine, who is also the founder of the nonprofit Ride To Work, Inc...
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Ride to Work Day started in 1992 as an informal event, before the Ride To Work organization existed. Since 2008, Ride to Work Day has been held on the third Monday in June.
Ride to Work Day is also run in other countries including Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Israel, Turkey, Ecuador and the Philippines.
In the United Kingdom, the Motorcycle Industry Association runs the event alongside National Motorcycle Week.
A survey by Motor Cycle News released to coincide with National Ride to Work Day in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2010, revealed that 59% of motorists found Britain's roads stressful and that 21% of them would like to switch to two wheels.