Just a short note to say thanks for all the planning and work that went into BTWD. This year was the first time I participated. Colleagues at work participated last year and had talked about what a great event it is. The pit stop in College Park was nice and, conveniently for me, was located at about the halfway point between my house in North Laurel and work. I stopped, had a cup of coffee and some fruit, chatted a bit with folks there, and then continued on my way. The 27-mile ride from home to work was pleasant, and I felt more relaxed at work after the two hour ride than after my usual 45 minute drive on I-95 and the Beltway. I felt the same way in the evening after the ride home. I am planning to bicycle to work one day a week through the summer. If it had not been for BTWD as a motivator, I’m not sure I would have seriously considered bicycling to work on a regular basis.
Michael Ratcliffe