Weekly Quiz
Take the Week 1 Quiz here.
Round 1: Submit Results Now
Monday, January 9 - Sunday, January 15
Deadline for submitting results: Monday, January 30.
According to the EPA, 28.9% of 2020 greenhouse gas emissions came from the transportation sector. Thus, biking instead of taking a bus or car can greatly reduce your personal carbon footprint.
Along with improving your carbon footprint, biking has several health benefits. Aerobic exercise can help strengthen your heart, lungs, and bloods vessels and cycling is a low-impact option to enjoy! Other potential benefits include increases in flexibility and strength as well coordination and balance.
The first step in your wellness and sustainability challenge may not involve any steps at all! A great way to decrease your carbon footprint while adding exercise to your day is biking instead of driving to and from work.
Duke works hard to create a bike-friendly campus, with everything from bike lanes to accessible parking to safety and handling tips. They also provide many benefits for bike commuters, like:
- Increased theft protection for registered bikes.
- Up to 2 free daily parking passes per month for days you need to drive
- Use of the showers in Wilson Center and Brodie Center from opening time to 9:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
- Discounts at local businesses through Duke’s partnership with Bicycle Benefits national incentive program
- Gift cards after tracking a certain number of bike commutes at org
Think the biking lifestyle might be for you? Get started by registering your commuter bike through Duke Parking & Transportation!
Proper riding technique and etiquette can keep you healthy and safe while you chase fitness greatness. Check out some tips here to keep you up to the task as you chase fitness greatness!
Week 1 Quiz: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5ip3oO3EIrakhCu