STRIVE NOT TO DRIVE

Insiders predict that gas will cross the four dollar mark this summer. Already tired of spending $3.30 for a gallon, but don't want to buy an expensive hybrid?

MAY 12-16, 2008

Try getting out of your car and biking, walking, carpooling, or busing to work for a week! Strive Not to Drive wants Asheville to change the way we move. By registering for Strive Not to Drive, you can:

* Save money on gas
* Help the environment
* Get some light exercise
* Receive discounts to local businesses

May 16 is National Bike to Work Day and we'll be celebrating with
breakfast stations all over Asheville,
a free bike corral at Downtown After 5,
and giveaways, including 20 bike baskets courtesy of Cynthia's Twigs
for the first participants at the bike corral.

And much more! You can now register online for Strive Not to Drive at www.blueridgecommute.org! Simply click on “SNTD Registration” at the right of the menu bar, fill out the form, and hit ‘submit.’