Bike

Bicycling to work can turn a ho-hum commute into a joyride for your body and spirit. Have fun, get fit, start out your day energized and do your part for the environment - what a deal!

Opportunities Abound
With bike lanes, bike boulevards and our off-street trail network, Eugene/Springfield is a Gold level bike-friendly community. Pick up a bike map at any of the bike shops all over town and plan your route. You may also want to try Google Maps, they now have 'directions' for getting there by bike. Check out the Eugene Springfield Bike map online [Eugene side] [Springfield side].

Try it One-Way
Maybe it's too cold in the morning, but the afternoon promises to be perfect for a bike ride. Or the ride to work is an easy downhill glide, while the trip home is an arduous climb. Either way, you can look to the bus to help you out. Each LTD Bus is equipped with racks to carry 3 bikes, no extra charge.

For More information, call the Bicycle/Pedestrian office at 682-5471

Cycling and Your Workplace
  • Request a safe place for your bike at work.
  • Ask your employer about starting an employee benefits program that rewards employees for cycling to work.
  • Check with your employer about facilities for showering at or near work.
Cycle Safety
  • Always wear a helmet
  • Wear reflective clothing and use lights at night.
  • In Oregon, bikes are vehicles and have rights and responsibilities according to the law.

The Greater Eugene Area Riders, GEARs, offers Confident Cycling classes all season at a very low cost. These classes teach cyclists the laws, skills and technique to give riders the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic and on the trails. The course covers state laws as they pertain to bike riders, bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques. A student manual is included. Recommended for adults and children above age fourteen, this fast-paced, nine-hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling and is a great resource for cyclists at every experience level.

Challenge Totals

7 Days
2,241 Participants
169 Business/Work Teams
5,540 Member Reports
63,904 Miles
51,744 lbs CO2

Total Miles

Biking: 16,331 miles
Walking: 1,902 miles
By Bus: 13,007 miles
Carpooling: 23,024 miles
Telecommuting: 8,914 miles
Other: 726 miles
Sponsors -Prizes
Amtrak, The Hult Center, REI, Mezza Luna, Hutch's, Wheelworks
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2009 BCC Results:
1,173 Participants
85 Businesses
4,221 Daily Reports
45,976 Miles
And we are wanting to blow last year's totals away.