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The 2012 Santa Clarita Green Guide is now available on the City’s Green Santa Clarita website. The Green Guide shows a list of events like Earth Arbor Day and Bike to Work Day happening throughout the year along with green tips and information.
For more information about the Santa Clarita Green Guide, visit GreenSantaClarita.com.
This Week in Santa Clarita previews the 2011 City of Santa Clarita’s Bike to Work Day which is happening Thursday, May 19.
Pledge to ride your bike on Bike to Work Day and register online to automatically be entered in drawings for some cool prizes. Click here.
For business looking to participate or help sponsor the event call Environmental Services at 661-286-4098.
Thursday, May 20, the City of Santa Clarita teamed up with Metro, Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, and Newhall Bicycle for Bike to Work Day. Overall 20 businesses formed teams, totaling over 250 employees who participated in the event. The City of Santa Clarita had a total of 37 riders.
The City served as one of the pit stops around town where riders could get refreshments, cycling information and giveaways.
Cal Arts formed one of the teams participating in the event.
Marzocchi USA (above), a local bike & motorcycle suspension company, had 9 out of their 10 employees ride to work.
The Challenge Team winners were:
Small Business- Dr. Bruce Hall’s Office – 100% participation. Prize- $75 gift certificate to restaurant of choice and Golden Spoon
Medium Business - Factory Effex- 35% participation. Prize – $150 gift certificate to restaurant of choice and Golden Spoon
Large Business - L.A County Sheriff – 12% participation. Prize – $250 gift certificate to restaurant of choice and Golden Spoon
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To find out the cost and air quality benefit of commuting to work click on Metro’s Bike to Work Calculator.
Bike to work day is coming up May 14. Individuals and companies who sign-up to participate can win prizes along with helping the environment.
