{"id":258,"date":"2015-06-15T13:49:47","date_gmt":"2015-06-15T17:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=258"},"modified":"2026-01-08T13:08:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:08:36","slug":"get-involved-in-ride-to-work-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/get-involved-in-ride-to-work-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Involved in Ride to Work Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ride to Work Day, an annual event held on the 3rd<\/sup> Monday in June, is a day dedicated to demonstrating the positive qualities that motorcycles and scooters have to offer. If you do not own a motorcycle or scooter, it might make sense to at least give one a try since they are an enjoyable form of transportation, economical, efficient, and more environmental friendly than automotive transportation.<\/p>\n

First, A History Lesson<\/h2>\n

Between 1989 and 1991, Aero Design and Manufacturing Company, a motorcycle riders clothing manufacturer out of Minnesota, created a set of marketing tools titled \u201cWork to Ride \u2013 Ride to Work\u201d. Motorcycle magazine editor Fred Rau was so inspired by these marketing tools that he decided to write an article that called for a national Ride to Work Day. Following Rau\u2019s article, Aerostich RiderWear designed a t-shirt that displayed the phrase \u2018Work to Ride, Ride to Work\u2019 on the front of it. Individuals around the country all thought the idea was pretty awesome.<\/p>\n

For several years, Ride to Work Day had already been promoted by many businesses including Road Rider Magazine, Dunlop Tires, and Aerostich\/Riderwearhouse. However, on July 22nd<\/sup>, 1992, motorcycle and moped drivers from around the country participated in the very first Ride to Work Day event.<\/p>\n

In 2000, a non-profit organization called Ride to Work<\/a> was created with the purpose of organizing and promoting this nationally celebrated event. The first event promoted by Ride to Work took place on a Wednesday in July of 2001. That was the official date until 2008 when the annual date was changed to the 3rd<\/sup> Monday in June. Today, motorcycle and moped riders look forward to this day every year.<\/p>\n

Throughout the years, Ride to Work Day has been changed and updated to accommodate to allow riders all over the globe<\/a>. This day has and continues to provide the opportunity for more riders to get involved and participate.<\/p>\n

Why Should You Participate in Ride to Work Day? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

In addition to enjoying a nice ride, when you participate in Ride to Work Day, you\u2019ll be helping promote the following:<\/p>\n