Colorado commuters are set to embrace bike pedals over gas pedals next week for Bike to Work Day.
Wednesday’s statewide event encourages people to bike to their offices and other destinations instead of driving. Participants help reduce emissions and traffic congestion, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. On the official Colorado Bike to Work Day site, biketoworkday.co, more than 4,400 people had pledged to ride next week as of Thursday morning.
In Longmont, Bike to Work Day is observed at the city’s annual “Celebration Station” outside the Civic Center. From 7 to 9 a.m., cyclists can visit the station for free food, drinks and the opportunity to connect with fellow bike riders at the Civic Center plaza at 350 Kimbark St…