Denver, Colorado — More than 13,400 commuters participated in the 36th annual Bike to Work Day event, helping the Denver region retain its title as the home of the second-largest event of its kind in the nation. Bike to Work Day introduces people to bicycling in a supportive and fun environment, highlighting the health benefits and air quality improvements that come from trading a car commute for a bike ride. Follow-up surveys show that more than half of first-time participants report greater confidence and bike more often.

Highlights from this year’s Bike to Work Day include:

• An estimated 13,400 people took part in the event, with more than 6,900 riders pledging online.
• 25% of riders who pledged online were first-time participants who got to experience a sustainable way to go to work and beyond.
• Across the Front Range and Colorado, 277 stations provided food, beverages and giveaways to riders.

Each year, the Bike to Work Day Business Challenge invites Denver area companies to compete to see how many employees they can get riding.
This year, more than 200 Colorado companies took part.

Winners of the Business Challenge:

• Extra Large: UCHealth.
• Large: Ibotta.
• Medium: Electra Inc.
• Small: La Sportiva Boulder.
• Extra Small: Dig Studio.

"Bike to Work Day celebrates Denver's commuters and promotes the idea that everyone can choose a more sustainable way to get around," said Nisha Mokshagundam, Way to Go program manager. "Every year, this event shows that people are ready to try a different way to commute. 
Whether by bike, scooter or even Rollerblades, it's exciting to see people get out of their cars. The health and air quality benefits add up fast when more people make the switch."

Commuters looking to sustain their alternative commute beyond Bike to Work Day can register for a free account at MyWayToGo.org, where they can track biking and other alternative trips year-round, measure gas and vehicle savings, and see the carbon impact of leaving their car at home. They can also compete with their colleagues and others in the region through monthly challenges to win rewards.