2024 No Pollute Commute Bike to Work Challenge
Pedal like our climate depends on it! The 2024 No Pollute Commute Bike to Work Challenge encourages Rhode Islanders to reduce CO2 emissions in our state by commuting to work and school by bike instead of car. Are YOU up for the challenge?
This month-long Bike Challenge encourages Rhode Islanders to reduce carbon emissions by riding their bikes to work. It’s free to participate. Just sign up here, ride your bike, log your trips and see how you are making RI a greener state! The more bike trips you record, the more chances you have to win!
There will be weekly winners and a grand prize winner.
No Pollute Commute 2024 – Celebration Stations
Every Wednesday during Bike to Work Month, our Commuter Resource RI (CRRI) transit team will host a pop-up table to greet two-wheeled commuters! Stop by the CRRI table – with your bicycle – for a complimentary donut from PVD Donuts, Boxed Water, an awesome Bike to Work T–shirt and a chance to win some great raffle prizes!
May 1, 2024 I 6am – 9am I Memorial Park, Providence South Main St. and College Hill
MAY 8, 2024 I 6am – 8am I Warren Ave, East Providence (at the base of Washington Bridge)
May 15, 2024 I 6am – 9am I Downtown Providence Corner of Ship St. and Richmond St.
May 22, 2024 I 6am – 9am I Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge (Across from District Hall)
May 29, 2024 I 6am – 9am I Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge (Across from Plant City)
FRIDAY, May 31 • No Pollute Commute Closing Party at Black Duck Tavern. Black Duck Tavern, located along the East Bay Bike Path at the base of the George Washington Bridge at 31 Warren Avenue in East Providence, will be hosting a Bike to Work Month Closing Party from 4:30PM to 6:30PM. Stop by on your bike and enjoy one complimentary drink to wrap up Bike to Work Month.
Why participate?
Get active and start a new healthy habit.
Reduce your carbon footprint.
Participate as a bike community and see the power of togetherness!
Win prizes just for riding your bike!
Have fun—the most important part!
New to Biking to Work?
You don’t have to be an experienced bike commuter to participate!
We’ve got Bike Buddies ready to help you feel comfortable commuting by bike.
Bike Buddies are bicycling enthusiasts who have volunteered to show newbies how to get started.
How do I connect with a Bike Buddy?
It’s easy! Create a profile on this site and then follow these directions:
- Go to the trip planner by selecting the “Find Rides” option.
- Choose the type of trip you’re looking for (Commute, Single Trip, or Events & Destinations).
- Enter your origin and destination. If you selected a commute trip, locations will be pre-filled with the information you entered in your profile.
- Select the “Bike route” mode.
- Select the “Buddies” option.
- You’ll now be able to see other members who are interested in being a Bike Buddy! Reach out to them directly and get pedaling.
Want to be a Bike Buddy?
We’re looking for volunteers to show newbies how to get started biking to work!
Email commuter@ripta.com or call 401-784-9575 today.
We’ll hook you up with a “No Pollute Commute” t-shirt and other cool RIPTA swag.
What can I win?
GRAND PRIZE: NBX Bikes Gift Card
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 BIKE TO WORK MONTH SPONSORS!
NBX Bikes, Cleverhood, PVD Donuts, Manhattan Portage, Friendly Bicycle, Narragansett Brewery, Black Duck Tavern, Boxed Water