If you haven’t been out on your bicycle yet, it’s time to saddle up. With snow mostly gone, might as well put away the skis and get your bike and you ready to pedal. The trails and roads are dry, the weather’s been warm and sunny, and traffic is light, so there’s no excuse for not riding. Don’t let spring projects get in the way of pedaling fun and exercise. Go for a ride!
For over 70 years, May has been designated “National Bike Month” by the League of American Bicyclists. In 1956, LAB started the tradition of celebrating cycling nationwide. LAB annually promotes bike month activities to “showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to give biking a try.”
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