Bike to Work Day Sponsor Spotlight
Each issue of our newsletter for the last few months highlighted several Bike to Work Day pit stop table sponsors who were at the event. This month, we feature Pedego Electric Bikes, Coalition for the Capital Crescent Trail, and Potomac Pedalers.
Pedego Electric Bikes Bethesda
- “We participated because we wanted to raise awareness and help educate people that e-bikes offer an attractive alternative to the usual bicycle commute. They allow a wider range of riders to use a bicycle for commuting. And they reduce one's carbon footprint.” – David Bondareff, Owner, Pedego Electric Bikes Bethesda
- Summer Sale: “We have a fantastic Summer Promo: All bikes are on sale, with savings up to $500 off ending 8/31/2023.”
- Events: “We are also talking with the Montgomery County Parks Department about having an introduction to e-bikes and Demo Day on the closed section of Little Falls Parkway. Dates TBD.” Learn more at: https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers/bethesda/
Coalition for the Capital Crescent Trail
“We actually participated at two locations for Bike to Work Day, at the Bethesda location and the Capital Crescent Trailhead in Georgetown. Participating in downtown Bethesda was a great opportunity for us to speak with regular users of the Capital Crescent Trail and hear their thoughts, concerns, and recommendations. We enjoy engaging with the various users of the trail to ensure that we are advocating for the needs they express and continue strengthening the safety, usability, and enjoyment of this wonderful public resource. Also, at both locations, we gave out free bike bells to cyclists so that they can easily signal that they intend to pass walkers and runners on the trail.” – David Kosub, CCCT Board Member
- Board Meeting: Board meetings of the Coalition for the Capital Crescent Trail are open to the public. This year’s annual board meeting — which will be virtual — is scheduled for September 11 at 7:00 p.m. The community is welcome to attend.
- Events: The CCCT also distributes free bells and reflective wristbands to trail users at “Bells and Bands” events scheduled periodically throughout the year. Visit the calendar at https://www.cctrail.org for more info.
Potomac Pedalers
“Potomac Pedalers members travel roads and trails across the D.C. metro area, often to and from work, so it is a privilege for our organization to participate in Bike to Work Day, to represent these thousands of riders, and to celebrate recent and future progress in safe and fun bicycling to which BTWD makes an invaluable contribution.” – Stephen Mink
- Events: Brewery Ride from Two Story Chimney Ciderworks, Saturday, August 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Two Story Chimney Ciderworks is located at 7115 Damascus Road in Gaithersburg. See details on the calendar at the Potomac Pedalers website: https://www.potomacpedalers.org.
