Free Bike Pit Stop in Evanston Friday

From the City of Evanston:

Chicagoland’s Bike to Work Week is June 11-17th. Organized by the Active Transportation Alliance, this event is free and encourages employees to bike all or part of the way to work at least once during the week. Whether it’s a short ride to the metra station or the nearest bus stop, each trip counts!

To support and celebrate your two-wheeled trip, a Bike Pit Stop will be available for Evanston bike commuters on Friday, June 17 from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Fountain Square (Sherman Ave. at Davis St.). The Bike Pit Stop is sponsored by the Active Transportation Alliance at Turin Bicycle of Evanston. Pick up a goodie bag and get a quick bike tune up at a Bike Pit Stop during the Bike Commuter Challenge.

“Bike to Work Week is a great reminder that air pollution, global climate change, traffic congestion and economic dependence on fossil fuels are all reduced by biking instead of driving; bicycling is a personal way one can help stop global climate change,” explained City of Evanston’s Sustainable Programs Coordinator Catherine Hurley. “Every time an Evanston resident uses a bike to commute to work they avoid putting needles pounds of CO2 emissions into the environment from their vehicle.”

Biking is one of the most environmentally and personally healthy ways to move around Evanston. By utilizing the resources here>>> including a downloadable map of Evanston bike routes, bike safety and more, you can make your biking experience as enjoyable and safe as possible.