Reasons to Ride (A Motorcycle) to Work

Monday, June 15th, was Ride (Your Motorcycle) to Work Day and more than a few Sierra Trading Post employees took advantage of the opportunity to leave their cars at home and ride their Harleys, Hondas, Suzukis and Ducatis to the office.

Ride to Work Day was founded in 1992 and champions motorcycle commuting as a way to increase fuel efficiency, make the best use of space, save money, reduce traffic congestion and lessen carbon emissions.

Sierra Trading Post’s eCommerce Director, Andy Newlin (far right), was at the front of the pack on Monday. Here’s what Andy had to say about why he rides a motorcycle:

“With most things in life, you have to slow down to smell the flowers – riding a motorcycle is just the opposite. Traveling without the artificial environment created by an enclosed bubble of glass and metal allows you to feel the places that you’re in by experiencing every slight change in temperature, wind, or moisture. It allows you to smell the ever-so-slight scent of wildflowers while riding on highways that would otherwise only provide the smell of the chips you’re snacking on or the person sitting next to you. And it whets your appetite for adventure by allowing you a taste of adrenaline. Riding a motorcycle allows you to speed up and smell the flowers.”

Reasons to Ride a Motorcycle to Work(according to Andy)

1. It forces you to pay attention more, thus heightening your senses and making you more aware.

2. It helps you manage your center of gravity and improve your balance skills.

3. It provides time and place for creative thought – you can’t do anything else while riding and you’re exposed to nature; this combination opens the floodgates for creativity.

4. It’s better for your physical health – it works more muscles than driving a car and you’re less likely to snack.

5. You can get places faster due to the agility of a motorcycle on corners and faster acceleration.

6. Most motorcycles get at least 40 mpg, and if you go with a smaller one or a scooter, you can count on 60-100 mpg. Imagine only having to pay for gas a couple of times all summer!

Do you own a motorcycle? Why do you ride?

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