Cycle 2000 Challenge

May 14th through May 20th is national Bike Week, a time to promote cycling as a valuable transportation mode. To celebrate Bike Week and promote bike-commuting, employers compete in the Cycle 2000 Challenge by having employees register to Bike-to-Work at least one day during Bike Week. Competing within size-categories, employers win points for registered employees and Bonus Points for "Bike-Friendly" amenities at the work-site (such as parking, security, showers, changing facilities, education/safety programs, etc.) Winners/Prizes At an awards ceremony and press event in May, Transportation Commissioner Andrea d'Amato will present certificates to the Cycle 2000 Challenge winners. Employers will also win a Ben & Jerry's ice cream party for employees - scheduled at your convenience. As an extra incentive, all employees registered for the Cycle 2000 Challenge will be entered into a free raffle. In addition to many small prizes appropriate for bike-commuters, the Grand Prize is a brand-new, collapsible bike by Strida. Ideal for the commuter, the Strida bike folds to fit easily into a cubicle or to be carried along on transit. Even if you already own a bike, you'll want a unique Strida!

Bike-Friendly Category Bonus Points Bicycle Parking racks or shelters 10 weather-protected 5 near guard shack or security camera 5 Safety Materials provide info on safe-cycling 10 sponsor workshops or seminars 10 provide discounted helmets 5 Shower and Changing Facilities provide place to shower/change 15 provide lockers 10 provide above for free/discount to employees 5 User Group organized group working on bike issues 20 Bike-Friendly Wanna-Be contact TMA to initiate a Bike-Friendly at work-site (Only for employers not qualifying for other Bonus Points. See TMA for details.) 25

TMA

Contacts and Web Sites for Participating TMAs

Allison Simmons - Artery Business Committee TMA
David Straus - CommuteWorks/MASCO 617-632-2796
Erin Gorden- Seaport TMA 617-563-2559
Maureen Flaherty- ITMA/ BU Medical Center- 617-638-7473