BUFFALO, N.Y. — National Ride Your Bike to Work Day is Wednesday, May 17. And in an effort to get more people out to participate, GObike Buffalo is planning four pit stops around the city for people to refuel while riding into work starting at 7:30 a.m.
Stops along major bike routes include:
- Delaware Avenue bike lane at Utica (Annunciation Church lawn)
- Broadway Street bike lane at Cedar Street (GObike Headquarters!)
- Niagara Street protected cycle track at Hampshire Street
- Hostel Buffalo Niagara on Main Street
Grab-and-go breakfasts burritos and coffee will be available to riders who come through each stop. Prizes and t-shirts will also be available to celebrate the day.
There is also a GO Buffalo Niagara Bike to Work Week Challenge riders can be entered into a drawing for one of five $50 716 e-gift cards for every two rides they complete during the week.
GObike Buffalo is also bringing back the SkyRide event that allows people to bike over the Skyway.
The classic SkyRide will start at Outer Harbor through the GObike tunnel and on the grass that is used for concerts. Bikers will then proceed up and over the Skyway, turn around at Church Street, and then head back over.
A new event this year is aimed at more serious bikers with a competitive spirit. A SkyRace is being introduced.
The day will be capped off with a Lakeside Bike Bash from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for those 21 years or older who participated. Back at the concert venue, refreshments and music will be available for the party.