How to Participate in Bike to Work Day - May 15, 2015

Bike to Work day is an annual event, and this year it is celebrated on May 15, 2015. Join over 10,000 area commuters for a celebration of bicycling as a clean, fun, and healthy way to get to work.

Frederick Pit Stop participants can also attend a Bike to Work Day Pre-Registration Party on Friday, May 8, 2015 from 5-8pm.  Bike to Work Day is celebrated on May 15 in Frederick at the Transit Center on 100 South East Street, rain or shine, from 6:30am-8:30am. 

During the Bike to Work Day event, join other commuters and local dignitaries for a fun-filled morning of giveaways (including the chance to win a free bike!), commuter information, food, drinks, prizes, vendors, and FREE donuts courtesy of local business Glory Doughnuts. 

To participate, just follow these 3 easy steps:

1. Register to attend Bike to Work Day in Frederick.
   
   Make sure to choose the Frederick Pit Stop when registering so you can get your free t-shirt. T-shirts are available for the first 14,000 registrants.
    
2. Attend the FREE Bike to Work Day Pre-Registration Party.
   
   The Pre-Registration Party is an opportunity to register in person for the event OR if you've already registered, pick up your free tee shirt and celebrate with other participants. The Pre-Registration Party is on Friday, May 8th from 5-8pm at The Bicycle Escape in Frederick (7820 Worman's Mill Rd., Frederick, MD 21701).
   
   At the party, pick up your free tee shirt, get a free bike safety check, visit neighboring businesses for great offers, and more.
    
3. Join the Ride and Attend Bike to Work Day Activities on May 15.
   
   Ceremonial Ride - 6:30am
   Join us for a ceremonial Bike to Work ride with many of your commuter friends leaving Hood College / Alumnae Hall at 6:30am. This ride is just under five miles and rides many of the City’s bike lanes and routes.
   
   Frederick Pit Stop Ceremonial 2015 Bike to Work Day Route & Pick Up Spots
   6:45am - Depart Alumnae Hall, Hood College*
   Exit onto Rosemont and head west
   Continue on Rosemont to Lee Place
   Turn right onto Lee Place and continue north to 7th Street
   Pick up Fort Detrick riders at 7th Street and Lee Place
   Turn right on 7th into the bike lanes and continue east to East Street
   Turn right on East Street and continue south to 2nd Street
   Turn right onto 2nd Street and continue to Court Street to City Hall arriving 7-7:05am
   7-7:05am - Pick up City Hall riders and exit to Church Street
   Continue east on Church Street to East Street
   Turn right on East Street and continue south to MARC Station on left
   7:15-7:20 am - Arrive MARC Station  *Departure time is set, all others are approximate
   
   Bike to Work Day Event - 6:30am - 8:30am*
   Frederick Transit Center
   100 South East Street
   Frederick, MD 21701
   Rain or shine, from 6:30am-8:30am
   Enjoy a fun-filled morning of giveaways (including the chance to win a free bike!), commuter information, food, drinks, and prizes.
   *Opening Remarks to Begin Around 7am-7:15am

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