KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. – Cyclists across Kenosha County are encouraged to dust off their helmets and hit the road this weekend as Bike-to-Work Weeks officially kick off Saturday, May 31, and run through Saturday, June 14.
The annual initiative, jointly promoted by Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman and Kenosha Mayor David Bogdala, aims to encourage residents to consider bicycling as a fun, healthy and environmentally friendly alternative to driving.
“With summer just around the corner, more bicyclists and pedestrians will be out and about throughout our county,” said Kerkman. “It’s important for everyone to follow the rules of the road and to pay attention while driving or biking.”
Mayor Bogdala echoed those remarks, adding, “Exploring Kenosha by bike is one of the best ways to enjoy our city, whether you’re commuting or just riding for fun. With more cyclists on our roads and trails, it’s essential that everyone stays alert and shares the road safely.”
Residents who commute to work by bike during the two-week campaign can enter the county’s Bike-to-Work-Weeks Contest by submitting one entry per day they ride. Participants can enter at kenoshacounty.org/bikecontest. Prizes include bike gear, themed clothing, and local attraction passes.
The initiative will conclude with the annual Dairy Air Bike Ride on June 14, a free 28.2-mile round-trip ride from the Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park to the Dairy Breakfast event at Mighty Grand Dairy Farm in Brighton. Riders will depart at 7 a.m. under the watch of a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office squad and return as a group at 9 a.m.
The Dairy Breakfast runs from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $10 and free for children under 6, with sales at the event while supplies last.
Bike-to-Work Weeks are supported by local government bodies including the Kenosha County Board and Kenosha City Council, as well as community groups such as the Kenosha Bicycle Ambassadors and the Kenosha County Active Communities Committee.
The county also shared several safety reminders for the season: cyclists should wear helmets and bright clothing, ride with traffic, and use hand signals. Drivers are urged to give at least three feet when passing, avoid parking in bike lanes, and stay alert — distractions can be deadly.
For more information or to enter the contest, visit kenoshacounty.org/bikecontest.
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2 Responses
Bicyclists seem determined to hit the road every day. 🤣
Why don’t they have this “initiative” to promote “…environmentally friendly alternative to driving” in January or February?
Doesn’t “man-made global warming” exist in the Winter?