[Rec_bike] Jlab FCCC

[David Abbott]

 Hi Arne,
   Sorry for the late response. As a fellow bike commuter (and JAG member) you know that I am very much in favor in trying to
support anyway we can the expansion of these types of programs. But to be honest I think this JLAB FCCC thing you got going is just
a little too intense - even for me. I can deal with heat or cold and accidently getting caught in the rain to or from, but there is no
way I will purposely commute in the dark at rush hour (no matter how many lights I have).
   In general I also do not think this is something to use/advertise as a promotion to get more people interested in the idea of bicycle 
commuting, particularly if they have never done it before. I would like to try and bring some resources to bear on the idea of a more lab-wide
advocacy of bicycle commuting - perhaps in the Spring when it is wonderful to pedal in. I think JAG can provide prizes and bike goodies,
but we also need those of us who do commute regularly to help provide info, maps, tips, etc... for all those who would like to try
for themselves. In addition I would like the Lab to provide some resources to help commuters (like covered areas to store our bikes).
   Anyway, good luck in your challenge this fall. I will be commuting most days (right up til daylight savings goes away). I am open
to some planning meetings to discuss possibilities for a Spring Ride Your Bike to Work Week or something along those lines. Let me know
what you think.

    Cheers,
      David


----- Original Message -----
From: "Arne Freyberger" <freyberg at jlab.org>
To: "rec bike" <rec_bike at jlab.org>, mooney at jlab.jlab.org, "David Abbott" <abbottd at jlab.org>, "Chris Slominski" <cjs at jlab.org>, "David Douglas" <douglas at jlab.org>, "Keith Cole" <colek at jlab.org>
Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 10:54:39 AM
Subject: Jlab FCCC

The annual Jlab Fall Cycling Commute Challenge (FCCC) is almost upon us. The FCCC is meant to encourage sustained bike commuting here at Jlab. Last year three of us tracked our bike commute days from Labor day to the Winter Solstice. This is a particularly challenging time span as it starts with late summer days in the mid-90s, transitions through daylight savings time, and ends with the sheer joy of bike commuting with temperatures in the 30s, rain and darkness. 

With that in mind, I encourage everyone who participates to make sure they have a safe (lights, reflectors) bike to carry them through the challenge. 

This year I propose two awards: 


    1. Highest percentage of scheduled days commuted to work by bicycle 
    2. Most bike commute miles 

This is different than last year, where one of use was penalized due to work related travel. So days where one is not schedule to be at the lab (travel, vacation, sick) are not counted. 

I've developed a google-doc spreadsheet that will be used to track everyone's progress, so if you are up to the challenge let me know your gmail address and I'll share the spreadsheet with you. 

Awards?? 
Dave and Bill : Is JAG or the JLAB sustainability office willing to "support" the FCCC and provide incentives (aka as prizes)? Otherwise it will have be an exchange of fermented malt beverages again. 

Arne 
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Arne Freyberger
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Jefferson Lab             
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Postal Suite 19             Email: freyberg at jlab.org Newport News, VA 23606 

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