BGI Corporate Challenge
The goal of Indianapolis Bike to Work Day is to promote bicycle commuting as a viable mode of transportation in the greater metropolitan Indianapolis area and for all to consider the benefits - a more active lifestyle, less traffic congestion and a healthier community. We want to encourage individuals to leave their cars at home for the day and ride their bikes to work.
EVENT DATE: Friday, May 21, 2010
DEADLINE: Thursday, May 20, 2010 to confirm participation
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BGI CORPORATE CHALLENGE:
1. All team members must complete an individual registration form.
2. Select a Team Captain and indicate this person on the registration form. Team Captains will be responsible for coordinating your team and be the designated point of contact with the Indianapolis Bike to Work Day Planning Committee.
TWO WAYS TO WIN!!
New for 2010, BGI Corporate Challenge winners are determined by two ranking systems. The first ranking is the basic point system - according to total miles ridden by company employees. The second opportunity is by percentage of riders. One of the objectives of BTWD is to increase the number of bicycle commuters; in 2010 we will be rewarding companies with the highest percentage of riders participating in a Bike-To-Work Day ride. Companies are not eligible to win in both ranking systems.
THE BASIC POINT SYSTEM:
As certain riders cannot geographically ride a bike for their entire commute, riders may use public transportation for a portion of their trip and ride a bike for the remainder. Points are awarded in the following manner:
1 mile of bicycle riding= 2 points 1 mile of transit riding= 1 point
WANT TO INCREASE YOUR POINTS?
Bicycle Friendly Bonus Points are awarded for the following:
Executive Club Points: Did you get your President, Vice President or Executive Director to ride their bike to work? +50 additional mileage points!
Showers and Changing Rooms: Does your business offer employees a place to shower and store a change of clothes after cycling to work? +20 additional mileage points!
Bicycle Parking: Does your business provide secure racks, lockers, or other methods for employees to safely secure their bicycles? +10 additional mileage points!
Safety Materials: Does your business provide literature to employees on helmet use and how to safely ride on city streets? +10 additional mileage points!
PERCENTAGE OF EMPLOYEE RIDERS:
The companies with the greatest percentage of riders will be designated as the corporate challenge winner - it's that simple!
Eligibility:
- Participants can only ride for one business
- All participants must be 18 years of age of older
- All participating riders must commute to work by bike or bike/bus. The commute must originate or arrive at a location within the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area. Participants do not need to complete their round trip commute by bike. Mileage is calculated as miles ridden to work.
- All bicyclists are responsible for providing their own bikes and helmets.
TEAM SIZE:
Winners of the Corporate Challenge will be determined according to the mileage accumulated in comparison to other teams within the same size division.
TEAM SIZE TEAM CATEGORY
Less than 100 Employees Small
100 - 500 Employees Medium
Greater than 500 Employees Large
TEAM CAPTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Determine team name
- Select a Team Captain and Recruit riders
- Team Captains must send in their final points to: info@bicycleindiana.org by Wednesday, May 26, 2010.
- Confirming the final team membership list and points that will be used to determine a WINNER!
IF WE WIN, WHAT DO WE WIN?
- If your team wins, members/riders who accumulated points are eligible to receive 15% off the regular price on any bike and 25% off the regular price on any bicycle clothing and accessories at Bicycle Garage Indy (BGI). The period to receive discounts will be from Friday, June 4th, 2010 through Sunday, June 13th, 2010. This discount will be offered at their North and South Store Locations.
- All entrants will also be eligible for prizes generously donated by our sponsors and partners.
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