The 34th annual International Motorcycle and Scooter Ride to Work Day is set for Tuesday, June 10, 2025. On this day, no matter what you ride, join in with the Ride to Work nonprofit organization by riding your motorcycle to work, to run errands, or just to enjoy the day.
The goal of this event is to increase public, business, and government awareness of motorcycles as modes of transportation. According to Ride to Work, motorcycle riders typically reach their destinations 20% more quickly than car drivers, take up fewer resources per mile, and take up less space on the road and in parking areas, with the added benefit of making the rider happier and more focused. Despite these benefits, riders face a lack of awareness on public roads and a lack of consideration in lawmaking.
“People do not usually think about or fully appreciate the comparative benefits of riding for useful everyday transportation,” said Andy Goldfine, an event organizer, “and also tend to minimize the range of negatives resulting from a near-universal dependence on autos. Cars are wonderful vehicles, but the reasons to ride instead of drive go well beyond carbon footprints.”
The original idea for this annual event was inspired by “Work to Ride – Ride to Work” marketing materials from 1989 created by the Minnesota-based Aero Design Manufacturing Company, now named Aerostich. In 2000, the 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization was formed to support the event. The event occurs each year on the second Tuesday in June, with a midweek day selected to break up the workweek and encourage more media coverage as a demonstration event.
At American Rider, we fully support Ride to Work’s mission to get more people riding, make our roads safer for riders, and push local governments to add motorcycle parking and other moto-friendly ordinances.
For more information, visit the event’s website, Facebook page, or Instagram account. Then spread the word.
