[American Motorcyclist Association] - AMA supports national Ride To Work Day

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PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- TheAmerican Motorcyclist Association is encouraging all motorcyclists toparticipate in the 23rd Annual International Motorcycle and Scooter Ride toWork Day on June 16 to demonstrate that motorcycles are fun and affordable,easy to maneuver in traffic and park, fuel efficient and better for theenvironment than cars and trucks.

"Motorcyclists understand the practical benefits of riding, in addition tothe sheer joy of it," said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. "RideTo Work Day provides motorcycle enthusiasts an opportunity to share their loveof riding with co-workers and others they meet during the course of the day.And of course, riding a motorcycle is a socially conscious activity."

With an estimated participation of more than 1 million riders in 2013, theevent draws the attention of government officials, employers, media outlets andother daily commuters.

Motorcyclists can also use the opportunity to highlight important issues, suchas distracted drivers, motorcycle-only checkpoints, health-insurancediscrimination, parking restrictions and the benefits of legal lane splitting.

Ride To Work Day, always the third Monday in June, is an effort by organizerAndy Goldfine to draw attention to this beneficial form of transportation andeducate the general population about the positive impact of motorcycling.

Goldfine has often emphasized that motorcycles and scooters consume fewerresources per mile than automobiles and take up less space in parking areas andon roads.

Ride to Work Day is a nonprofit organization. More information is available at www.ridetowork.org.

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