Just a quick note that tomorrow is official "ride your motorcycle to work" day according to ridetowork.org. According to the Riding is a Social Good document on the web site:
Riding is a social good. Motorcycles and scooters offer the convenience, range and speed of cars, with a minimal eco/energy footprint and a broad range of personal health benefits. They are more than toys for those with interest and discretionary funds.
I have often wondered why Ride to Work Day has never taken off in the Bay Area like Bike to Work Day. In fact when I tell people about Ride to Work Day they often assume I mean the bicycle commute event. Maybe motorcycle commuting is so commonplace in the Bay Area that there's no need for a special day for it. Or maybe RTWD is just a thinly veiled Aerostich marketing tool. In any case I've never seen any organized events or publicity for motorcycle commuting. That is unfortunate because I think widespread motorcycle commuting would solve a lot of our traffic congestion and parking issues both here and elsewhere.
So do your part to show that your motorcycle is more than just a toy. Ride to work!
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