We’d like to close out National Bike Month by sharing some stories of #BikeJoy from our Board of Directors! After honoring victims of road/car/driver violence last week at Ride of Silence, we spent some time gratefully remembering our favorite biking stories, our mentors, and the simple joys of getting around on 2 wheels. Chet Ridenour starts us off strong with a short story about one of his cycling role models! Enjoy. "I really started biking daily after car2go left town (RIP) and I chose to figure out how to get around town without my own vehicle. It's now 7 years later and I still don't own a car as we can get by as a 1-car household. "Catherine Girves (@cgirves) originally invited me to join Yay Bikes! to add my background from the shared mobility space to support YB's mission. A year after choosing biking as my primary transportation mode, she helped me pick out a hybrid bike at my neighborhood bike shop, and even donated some old pannier bags that allowed me to more easily make my weekly grocery store runs. She's been a real inspiration and role model for me and so many other cyclists." Tell us about an important mentor or influence that helped you find your biking rhythm! (fb)

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