Did you know that more than half of all Americans live less than five miles from where they work according to Bicycling Magazine and only 1.67% of Americans commute by bicycle compared to 15% in Japan?

Bike to Work Day: May 15, 2026

Benefits for Employees

Biking to work has many benefits for your employees.

• Improved health and fitness: Biking is a low-stress, low-impact exercise that can be performed by people of all ages and fitness levels.
• Saving money: The only fuel you need is food! Cut your insurance costs by driving fewer miles in your car too!
• Easier & less expensive parking: With the proper locking device, you can park your bike safely much easier; you can park your bike closer to your destination and for free.

Benefits for Worksites

Biking to work also has many benefits for your worksite.

• Save money: healthier employees leads to saving health insurance saving. If you currently pay for parking, consider rewarding employees who ride their bike instead.
• Improved productivity: healthier happier employees lead to improved productivity throughout the day.
• Improved morale: employees who arrive via bike are more alert and relaxed.

Encourage your employees to commute to work via bike and start a bicycle commuting program at your worksite. Bike Iowa’s Employer Reference Guide can help.

Learn more at The League of American Bicyclists and Bike Iowa.

Bike Friendly Employers

Bikes are good for businesses and their employees.  There are several things that employers can do to help promote active transportation and make it easier for the employees to bike to work. Start by implementing some of our Tips to Become More Bike Friendly!

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