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Posted: May 15, 2009 |
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As people look for ways to save money and conserve energy during the recession, cities across the U.S. hosted Bike To Work Day celebrations Friday to encourage two-wheeled, human-powered commuting. In the nation's capital, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association expected at least 7,500 cyclists to participate. Here are some scenes from the event.
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| The Washington Area Bicyclist Association, which hosts an annual Bike To Work Day, says the event is "a way for us to try to provide as safe an environment as possible for people who want to try biking to work for the first time." |
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| Photo Credit: Lizzy Berryman |
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