Bike to Work and Get a Free Cup of Coffee From Stone Creek

If you haven't done so yet, dust off that bicycle seat, grease up those gears, inflate the tires and hit the road for Bike to Work Week which runs through Friday. 

On the way, stop into for free coffee before 9 a.m. to fuel up for the work day. For a list of commuter stations and local events, see the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin site.

Additionally,  in Fox Point is hosting their branch of the worldwide, silent and slow-paced ride to honor those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.

 solemnly rode through Fox Point. takes place simultaneously in 18 countries and seven Wisconsin cities, including Fox Point, Appleton, Lake Geneva, Oshkosh, Racine, Viroqua and Waukesha.

Each year in Wisconsin, nearly 1,000 bicyclists are injured and an average of 11 people die in bicycle crashes, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

A U.S. Department of Transportation study showed that 23 percent of bicycle crashes are the result of a motorist not following the 3-foot rule, which requires motorists to give bicyclists three feet of clearance.

As a reminder of that rule, some Fox Point bicyclists will ride with 3-foot flags attached to their bikes.

If you plan to participate, please plan to arrive 15 to 30 minutes early. Helmets are required and lights are strongly encouraged. No registration necessary.