Schwinn Windwood Bike Giveaway!

2013's annual Bike to Work Day takes place this Friday in cities around the United States. Biking not only saves gasoline, but in turn improves health. According to the website for the annual event, some of the benefits include:

• Reduced Health Care Costs – According to the Centers for Disease Control, moderate physical activity (such as bicycling to work) saves 5 to 12 percent in annual medical costs, compared with a 6.5 percent savings from employees who don’t smoke. The fitness program at General Electric’s Aircraft Engine unit saves an estimated $540,000 annually, including 760 fewer hospital days per year.
• Decreased Absenteeism  – A study by the National Center for Health Statistics found that physical activity is one of the few factors that have a statistically significant effect on absenteeism. Physically fit employees are absent an average of two fewer days per year. 
• Increased Productivity – Bicyclists and walkers arrive at work with less stress than those who commute by automobile. The Berkeley Wellness Letter reports that “chronic exposure to traffic congestion produces an increase in baseline blood pressure, lowering of frustration tolerance, increases in negative mood, and aggressive driving habits.”  In contrast,  bicyclists and walkers often report feeling relaxed and more alert after arriving at work, ready for a more productive day.
• Increased Corporate Social Responsibility – Being concerned about the environment is important these days and reflects well on your company.  Bicycling is part of being a green-minded company and helps to reduce your carbon footprint. 

In order to encourage bike riding, not just on one day a year, we've teamed with several partners to offer a a giveaway of the pictured bicycle from Schwinn, a brand synonymous with generations of bike riding enthusiasts. Schwinn has innovative designs of the highest quality. To enter, simply follow the instructions in the rafflecopter link at the bottom of this post.

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