WHEREAS, Alaska offers breathtaking landscapes for biking and recreation on a multitude of scenic roads and trails, and bike-friendly communities offer abundant opportunities for residents and visitors to explore the State on two wheels, from urban paths in cities to rugged backcountry trails and majestic coastal routes; and
WHEREAS, May is National Bike Month, it was established in 1956 and sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, and is celebrated in communities across the United States to encourage more people to experience the joy of biking; and
WHEREAS, insufficient levels of physical activity have cost our nation $117 billion in annual healthcare expenses, and exercise can reduce the risk of at least 20 chronic diseases and conditions and provide effective treatment for many of these conditions; and
WHEREAS, biking is an opportunity to experience the outdoors, whether you bike to commute, to save money or time, to preserve your health, to reduce energy consumption, or simply to explore your community; and
WHEREAS, when cycling infrastructure connects people to places they regularly visit, higher levels of physical activity occur for transportation, recreation, and all other purposes; and
WHEREAS, to ensure personal bike safety, have your bike checked by a qualified cycling shop; always wear a helmet to protect your head in the event of a crash; and where a dedicated bike lane is not present, remember to share the road with other users;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Mike Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim May 2025 as:
Alaska Bike Month
in Alaska and encourage all Alaskans to commit to making our roads safer for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Dated: May 1, 2025
