Get pedaling: GVF hosts 7th annual Bike To Work Day

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From taking a hike amongst nature to eating at some of the region’s best restaurants, Montgomery County has so much to offer. (MONTCO.Today file photo)

In honor of National Bike to Work Day, the nonprofit Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association (GVF) will host its Seventh Annual Bike to Work Day on May 18. The organization is hosting events at two locations for cycling enthusiasts to gather and began riding

In Montgomery County, the ride kicks off at 7:15 a.m. at Norristown Transportation Center, bound for Valley Forge National Historical Park via the Schuylkill River Trail north, writes Gary Puleo in The Times Herald.

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Among those joining the ride will be Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) Executive Director Barry Seymour; SEPTA General Manager Jeff Knueppel; State Rep Mary Jo Daley (D — 148th Dist.) and Montgomery County Commissioners Val Arkoosh, Joe Gale and Ken Lawrence; Valley Forge National Historical Park Superintendent Steve Sims and GVF Deputy Executive Director Maureen Farrell.

“Biking is a great alternative for getting around, and there are many benefits, such as improved health and increased commuter savings,” Farrell said. “It is fantastic to see several of our elected officials, DVRPC, SEPTA and many of our partners riding with us on National Bike to Work Day. Whether you are a veteran cyclist or a novice, we are here to help. So join us on the ride on National Bike to Work Day.”

Sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, May is designated as National Bike Month every year. Established in 1956, National Bike Month, according to organizers, is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling, and encourage more folks to giving biking a try.

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