Celebrate National Bike to Work Day in Bowie

If you’ve ever thought about biking to work, this Friday is your chance.

May 17 is National Bike to Work Day, which is part of National Bike Month.

There will be two Bike to Work Day pit stops in Bowie—at the Bowie Town Center Food Court and at the Old Town Bowie Fire Station on 9th Street—both from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Participants can register  at www.biketoworkmetrodc.org and receive a free "Bike to Work Day 2013" T-shirt. Water, other refreshments and prizes will also be provided.

The League of American Bicyclists began Bike to Work Day in 1956 as part of Bike to Work month.

TELL US: What do you think of National Bike to Work Day? Do you frequently bike to work, or do you prefer driving on your daily commute? Share in the comments below.