If you haven’t already, you should take time this weekend to top off your motorcycle’s gas tank, check the tires and battery, and hope it doesn’t rain on Monday. June 21 is the 19th annual Ride To Work Day, and organizers say they expect a large turnout — perhaps the biggest ever.
Ride To Work, a group that coordinates the event, says an increasing number of people are using motorcycles and scooters as economical, fuel efficient transportation for commuting, errands and other trips. They can also add an element of fun to an otherwise boring journey. More than 80 million passenger cars and light trucks are used for daily commuting in the U.S., the group says. There are about 200,000 people commuting on motorcycles and scooters, and that number typically swells on Ride To Work Day.
While motorcycle commuters expose themselves to greater risk than most drivers, they also enjoy advantages in parking and maneuverability in traffic. Studies also have shown that commuting motorcyclists make better time than those in cars over similar distances. Motorcycles and scooters also use less fuel per mile and take up less space on the road.
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