ENERGIZER STATIONS 

On Bike to Work Day, Energizer Stations will be set up throughout the Bay Area to encourage bicyclists to ride. An Energizer Station is a small booth set up along the roadway of major bicycle routes. Most Energizer Stations provide refreshments and other goodies to encourage cyclists biking to work that day.  Bicyclists who stop by these stations can receive a free re-usable Bike to Work Day bag full of bike related materials. We're currently working on finalizing Energizer Station locations. Check back soon for the 2013 list of Energizer Stations. 

BIKE COMMUTER OF THE YEAR – San Mateo County's winner is - Brandon Tyler

Brandon Tyler works for the City of Belmont. Brandon is passionate about bicycling, whether at work or in his personal life. He commutes to/from work every day via bicycle (rain or shine), approximately 25 miles, round trip. He is a true bicycle enthusiast who in addition to commuting to work on his bicycle, also rides for fun, at least 40 miles each day on the weekends. Brandon trains daily and is a member of the Pen/Velo Bicycle Club. He also takes his son, Cameron bike riding as well. In fact he just won a race this past weekend at the Sea Otter Classic 2013 at the Mazda Raceway in Monterey!

He also has encouraged three other City employees-- two supervisors and a coworker(Tim, Rick and Sam to start riding their bikes in the past month). As a result, two additional employees--Tim and Sam have been bicycling to work on average about three days a week. That's less vehicle traffic on our streets; less air pollution helping the environment; economically better--less gas; helps in team building--socially rewarding; and great exercise (consistent with the County and City's effort on improving employee and community wellness)!

Brandon's commitment to this effort has a direct positive effect on the community. He definitely epitomizes and actualizes the health, environmental, social and economic benefits of bicylcling.

For the past few years, Brandon has graciously helped the City of Belmont along with our friends from the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition at the annual Bike to Work Day Energizer Station at the Belmont CalTrain Station. He joined some City folks and SVBC representatives to greet bicyclists, offer refreshments and giveaways; Brandon's usual role was to count the many bicyclists who came by the energizer station.

POSTER

CLICK HERE to download the current BTWD poster for San Mateo County.

For additional poster from other counties, CLICK HERE.

ENERGIZER STATIONS

Over 200 Energizer Stations will be located in various areas in all nine Bay Area counties, providing beverages, snacks and encouragement to bicyclists on May 9th.  Over 30 of these Energizer Stations will be located here, in San Mateo County. 

For a map of the Energizer Stations lcoated in San Mateo County, click here.
For a map of Energizer Stations located in other counties, click here.

Choose a SMARTER way to COMMUTER to Work

PLEDGE:

Take a Commute Alternative (carpool, vanpool, transit, ferry, bicycle or walk) to, from or through San Mateo County to work a minimum of eight times during April & May.   CLICK HERE TO PLEDGE NOW!

KEY DATES:

Pledge due date: May 17, 2013
Campaign period: April 1 - May 31, 2013

PRIZES:

Grand Prize: Apple iPad

Weekly Raffles: The sooner you pledge, the more chances you'll have to win one of the weekly prizes, including Kindle e-readers and gift cards.

Incentive: $40 incentive (choose between Clipper Card, REI or Gas Cards) for eligible applicants. 

RULES OF ELIGIBILITY:

1. Catch a RIDE! Let’s ROLL, San Mateo County! is open to anyone 18 years and older who commutes to work to, from or through San Mateo County and pledges to take a commute alternative (carpool, vanpool, transit, ferry, bicycle and walk) eight times during the months of April and May.

2. Complete the pledge form by May 17, 2013 to be eligible for the Catch a RIDE! Let’s ROLL, San Mateo County! campaign. One pledge form per person. 

3. All eligible pledges are entered into the Weekly Raffle. Each entrant is only eligible to win one of the weekly prizes.

4. All eligible pledges that complete the post-campaign survey are entered into the Grand Prize drawing for an Apple iPad.

5. New Catch a RIDE! Let’s ROLL, San Mateo County! Pledges (those who did not receive the 2012 campaign $40 incentive) can earn a $40 incentive this year, after completing the post-campaign survey. The New Pledge incentive is a one-time offer, and will be dispensed on a first-come, first-served basis until the designated campaign funds are depleted. 

6. Extra Grand Prize drawing entries can be obtained by following us on Facebook and Twitter.

7. All information provided will remain strictly confidential and will not be sold or shared. 

POSTER

CLICK HERE to download the poster and share this information with your friends or co-workers that might be looking for a 'smarter way to commute'. If you have difficulty downloading or printing the poster please give us a call and we can help.