Did you know that More than half of all Americans live less than five miles from where they work according to Bicycling magazine and only 1.67% of American commute by bicycle compared to 15% in Japan.

Benefits for Employees

Biking to work has many benefits for your employees.

• Improved health and fitness: Biking is a low-stress, low-impact exercise that can be performed by people of all ages and fitness levels.
• Saving money: The only fuel you need is food! Cut your insurance costs by driving fewer miles in your car too!
• Easier & less expensive parking: With the proper locking device, you can park your bike safely much easier; you can park your bike closer to your destination and for free.

Benefits for Worksites

Biking to work also has many benefits for your worksite.

• Save money: healthier employees leads to saving health insurance saving. If you currently pay for parking, consider rewarding employees who ride their bike instead.
• Improved productivity: healthier happier employees lead to improved productivity throughout the day.
• Improved morale: employees who arrive via bike are more alert and relaxed.

Encourage your employees to commute to work via bike and start a bicycle commuting program at your worksite. Bike Iowa’s Employer Reference Guide can help.

Learn more at The League of American Bicyclists and Bike Iowa.