Bike to Work Day 2016: Odenton, Anne Arundel Pit Stops, Convoys

ODENTON, MD — Commuters in Anne Arundel County are expected to trade their cars for bikes on Friday, May 20, to take part in Bike to Work Day 2016.

The Baltimore Metropolitan Council coordinates the 19th annual event in the Baltimore region, which will include hundreds of cyclists at more than 30 events throughout the region.

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Fatal bicycle-involved crashes increased in Maryland from 6 in 2014 to 11 in 2015, says the Maryland State Highway Administration. Bicycle safety education efforts remind both bicyclists and drivers to share the road and look out for each other.

Luckily, the weather looks like it will cooperate. The Annapolis area forecast calls for mostly clear skies Friday and a high of 70 degrees. And for once, no rain chances.

Annapolis & Anne Arundel County B2WD Events

Annapolis City Dock (Market Space), 7:30 to 9 a.m. Activities will include: Free refreshments and grab n go snacks, bike safety inspections, WNAV Radio broadcasting live, local health and recreation exhibitors, guest speakers and ceremony, and an opportunity to win a bike courtesy Bike Doctor of Arnold.

There will also be four Annapolis area Pit Stops, as well as several convoys (listed below)

• Annapolis Velo Bike Shop, 7 to 8:30 a.m., 436 Chinquapin Round Road, Annapolis
• B&A Trail at Riggs Ave / Pedal Pushers Bicycle Shop / Big Bean Coffee shop, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Pedal Pushers Bicycle Shop, 546 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park Convoy: Meet behind Pedal Pushers Bicycle Shop; route and time to be determined
• B&A Trail at Ranger Station / AA County Recreation and Parks, 7 to 8:30 a.m., 51 W. Earleigh Heights Road, Severna Park
• Bike Doctor of Annapolis, 7 to 8:30 a.m., 2020 West Street, Annapolis

This pit stop, sponsored by Bike Doctor Annapolis, features two convoys:

• Davidsonville to West Street Convoy departs from the parking lot of Homestead Gardens (743 W. Central Ave in Davidsonville) at 7 a.m. The ride continues along Central Avenue to Riva Road north, to arrive at the Bike Doctor Annapolis at about 7:45 a.m.

• Bike Doctor Annapolis to City Dock Convoy leaves Bike Doctor Annapolis at 8 a.m., travels along West Street toward downtown Annapolis, arriving at the City Dock event at 8:30 a.m.

Fort George G. Meade / BWI Marshall Airport Area
There are three events scheduled for the Fort George G. Meade / BWI Marshall Airport Area. For up-to-date info, follow the BWI Business Partnerships Transportation Information Twitter at @ShareGetThere and @BWIPartner or on Facebook.com/TheBWIBusinessPartnershipInc.

Annapolis Junction / National Business Park
7 to 8 a.m.
Cafe Joe
114 National Business Parkway, Annapolis Junction

Arundel Mills
7 to 8 a.m.
Arundel Mills (near Best Buy)
7000 Arundel Mills Blvd., Hanover

Odenton
7 to 8 a.m.
Baltimore Coffee & Tea Company
1110 Town Center Blvd., Odenton

Live too far to bike from your house?

Try driving to a free Park and Ride Lot and biking from there! See a list of Park and Ride Lots here.

Connect With Other Riders

If you're a first time rider and don't want to go it alone, you can link up with a convoy or find a ride buddy.

About the Regional Event

Bike to Work Day is an annual event, coordinated regionally by WABA and Commuter Connections, celebrating new and seasoned bicycle commuters.

In addition to the following events, a B2WD After Party will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Handlebar Café, located at 511 S. Caroline St. in Baltimore.

Locally, B2WD promotes a clean commute and is part of the region's Clean Commute Initiative, which begins in April. Late spring is the start of the ground-level ozone season when residents hear about Code Red and Orange Ozone Action Days. On those days, the air is dangerous to breathe – especially for the young and for the elderly. Bike commuting can improve the air quality. Read 5 reasons why employers should love bicycle commuters

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