Pedal Power

May 1, 2012, Department, by National Recreation and Park Association

A cyclist in San Antonio takes advantage of a brand-new connecting trail across the San Antonio River. The Mission Reach project of the San Antonio River Authority includes 15 miles of new trails along the river.Bike Month, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, is a nationally recognized event celebrated each May—with Bike to Work Day taking place on the third Friday of the month (This year, the date is May 18.). Communities, park agencies, and nonprofit bike-supporting organizations across the country host special cycling activities and events throughout the month. Events like Bike to Work Day support bicycling as a viable, environmentally friendly, cost-saving commute choice.