Monday, October 1, 2018
 

Fairfax Finishes Fourth in National Bike Challenge

May to September Results
We did it! Despite one of the rainiest Septembers ever, Fairfax County cyclists participating in the National Bike Challenge finished strong and held on to fourth place in the National Bike Challenge. Sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, this annual event seeks to encourage people to ride and to invite new riders to join them. 

We began the month having ridden almost 147,000 miles since the challenge started in May. Fairfax County riders tacked on another 25,900 miles during 1,780 rides to bring our total to more than 171,900 miles.  Fairfax County riders helped Virginia log 332,000 miles and place third in the country among states with populations of 8 to 12 million residents. 

September Results
Nationwide, nearly 113,000 bicyclists joined the challenge and took more than 5.5 million rides totaling just over 59 million miles. 

Congratulations to everyone who participated, especially the new riders. Even if you didn't win any of the available prizes, everyone won because biking provides health benefits ranging from heart health and improved immunity through better sleep to increased mental acuity and better mental health. So, do your friends a favor and keep inviting them to go biking. 


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