How long have you been biking to work?

3 years 

Why is biking to work important to you? 

Biking to work provides mental and physical health benefits. It gives me time to disconnect and focus on my well-being.   

How do you think biking to work is important for bp?

Improve physical health, save money, and contribute to a greener environment.  We have less exposure to pollutions than car commuters which creates healthier employees which leads to lower healthcare costs, including lower premiums and fewer sick days. 

How long have you been biking to work?

Off and on since 2011 

Why is biking to work important to you? 

I get to improve my fitness, avoid traffic, be outside and get some time to think. 

How do you think biking to work is important for bp?

I'm typically in a better frame of mind when I get to work. 

How long have you been biking to work?

8 years 

Why is biking to work important to you?? 

It's good to get exercise, relieve some stress, get outside and avoid I-10 traffic. It's just good practice all around and biking is pretty low impact on joints. 

How do you think biking to work is important for bp?

It promotes a active and healthy community as well as cutting down usage of cars. 

How long have you been biking to work? 

Over 5 years

Why is biking to work important to you? 

I started biking to work for both fitness and for rehab following knee surgery.  What I didn't realize when I started was that I could sometimes get to the office faster on my bike than I could in Katy/Houston traffic.  Once I got into the routine, I enjoyed the ride in the mornings and knew I had no other option than to ride home again at the end of the day.  Some days were better than others weather-wise, but even in the rain, I still enjoyed it.  My main obstacles came when George Bush Park would flood and I was forced to ride on the roads rather than the trails.  This made riding more challenging.  When the pandemic hit and we closed the office, I really noticed the difference in not riding twice a day.  At the start, I tried to still get in the miles, but that dropped off after a few months since I didn't "need" to get to / from the office.  I moved away from Houston about 2 years ago now and biking to work is the thing I miss most about being there. 

How do you think biking to work is important for bp?

For bp, biking to work is important as it meets several objectives.  First, it helps with the carbon footprint of our staff who ride to work.  For me, two hours on the bike each day was a lot better than 1.5 - 2 hours in my car.  By promoting more staff to commute by bicycle, bp can also enhance its brand image as it shows our commitment to sustainability which could also appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and investors. It also helped with both my physical and mental health.  I found I was completely decompressed from my work day by the time I got home in the evening.  As such, for bp, a healthier workforce contributes to higher productivity and reduced absenteeism.  A healthier workforce can also help to reduce bp's health insurance costs. 

How long have you been biking to work? 

10 years, the same amount of time I have know how to ride a bicycle 

Why is biking to work important to you? 

I get my aerobics in, relax on the way home, let my kids use my car. 

How do you think biking to work is important for bp? 

It contributes to wellbeing as it addresses physical and mental fitness. 

Eugene Nikulin 

How long have you been biking to work? 

12 years

Why is biking to work important to you? 

Great combination of commute and exercise; great way to kick start your day and to unwind thereafter; proximity to Terry Hershey's 20+ miles of paved bike paths is amazing for a ride after work. 

How do you think biking to work is important for bp? 

Gives variety to my exercise routine and keeps me healthy and mentally sharp; quality of life at bp boosts my moral; avoiding vehicle emissions on that day. 

Tom Letchford 

How long have you been biking to work? 

about 1 year 

Why is biking to work important to you? 

Some brief exercise, really.  My ride is not that far compared to others but I do feel a bit more energized when doing it! 

How do you think biking to work is important for bp? 

Not sure I have an answer here.  I find the importance to be personal mainly.