Vermont Business Magazine Local health organizations and bicycle advocates are encouraging St Johnsbury residents to try bicycling to work on National Bike to Work Day. On Friday, May 15, ride your bike to work or wherever you are going and enjoy a free breakfast at the St Johnsbury Welcome Center (51 Depot Square). Breakfast and coffee will be served from 5:30am to 9:00 am, hosted by Ticket to Ride, a new local bicycle advocacy group. St Johnsbury businesses are invited to participate and to encourage their staff to join the celebration.
For residents who work in St Johnsbury but live too far away to bike, the organizers suggest trying “Park and Pedal” or taking the bus with their bikes. Park and Pedal is a commuting strategy where drivers park their cars at a chosen parking location and ride a bike the final leg of their commute. “Coordinate with co-workers or friends to meet at a designated location such as downtown. Park your car, grab breakfast at the St Johnsbury Welcome Center, and enjoy a lovely morning ride for the remainder of your trip,” shares Bevin Barber-Campbell, executive director of Ticket to Ride.
Barber-Campbell is also an advocate of multi-modal transportation such as biking to the bus. “Do you live along US 2? Bike to one of the US 2 Commuter bus stops or Park & Rides, load your bike on the bus, and enjoy breakfast with us at the St J Welcome Center.” Or for St Johnsbury residents who work in Montpelier, pedal down to the Welcome Center, and Barber-Campbell will serve your breakfast before you jump on the US2 Commuter bus, which departs for Montpelier at 6:05am. Hunger Mountain Co-op in Montpelier will also be serving free breakfast on Bike to Work Day.
Biking to work is an easy way to add regular exercise to your day, supporting both physical and mental health. It can also save you money and reduce environmental impacts. To get ready for Bike to Work Day, plan ahead: check that your bike is in good working condition the weekend before, and gather any gear you will need, including a way to carry your belongings.
Bike to Work Day is an annual event celebrated across the country with the aim to promote cycling for commuting, health, and environmental benefits. “The event helps people envision how Vermont towns could be more bicycle friendly and what the benefits might be,” shares Barber-Campbell, who has advocated for towns applying for the Bicycle Friendly Community designation, bestowed by the League of American Bicyclists.
Ticket to Ride is a new non-profit that is encouraging NEK residents to get on bikes. This year, the organization is launching a comprehensive service to assist people in using bicycles for transportation. To learn more about the program, go to their website at www.ticket2ridevermont.org
ST JOHNSBURY, April 30, 2026 – ticket2ridevermont
To support vital journalism, access our archives and get unique features like our award-winning profiles, Book of Lists & Business-to-Business Directory, subscribe HERE!
Vermont Business Magazine