Ride 5 miles in May towards a Sustainable Philadelphia

What is one way that you can improve air quality while getting a physical and mental health boost? Biking! The Clean Air Council is committed to advocating for sustainable modes of transportation like accessible and affordable public transit, walking, and biking. In May, we are partnering with Love to Ride, a global organization championing the health and fitness benefits of biking, and Indego Bike Share, Philadelphia’s local bike share program, to bring you the May Bike Month Challenge. 

The May Bike Month Challenge is an exciting opportunity to get outside, try something new, or if you are already a seasoned cyclist, go the extra mile! The sign-up is free and easy. Log 5 miles or more over the course of the month, and you are automatically entered into drawings for cash prizes and local gifts like the grand prize, a $4000 vacation or $500 to a restaurant of your choice. While wellness and a chance at prizes are major incentives for hopping on your bike this Spring, you will also be doing your part to help reduce air pollution in Philadelphia. Almost a quarter of total emissions come from transportation. Around 70% of the amount of emissions from passenger vehicles come from trips of 10 miles or less. Last May, Philadelphians biked 43,000 miles and saved 3 tons of carbon emissions from entering the atmosphere. Join us to reduce even more greenhouse gas emissions this year. 

Don’t have a bike of your own? Indego Bike Share has you covered. Follow our social media because we will be announcing a promo code before May 1st, offering a 30-day pass to new users for just $5! Take advantage of the over 250 bike stations throughout the city and explore Philadelphia. 

Looking for places to go? GoPhillyGo can help. Visit GoPhillyGo to get routes to destinations and events on Philadelphia’s vast trail park system and at nature centers in the Alliance for Watershed Education. Connecting with community and nature is easy using the GoPhillyGo Trip Planner as your guide.

• Take a ride along the river on the Schuylkill River Trail and stop by Fairmount Waterworks to view the falls. Take a break at the Cosmic Café and Cider House or continue riding up scenic Kelly Drive. 
• Bike the Wissahickon Trail using the GoPhillyGo Wissahickon Valley Self-Guided Tour. 
• Forfeit the rush hour traffic and find Indego bike stations near home and the office, then use the GoPhillyGo Trip Planner to find a route to get some fresh air while commuting to work. Don’t do it alone, become a Workplace Champion, enter your job, and create a team with your coworkers.

Follow Clean Air Council on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for announcements, progress stats, and prize offerings. Let’s #Ride5 this May for a cleaner and healthier Philadelphia.