Bicycling to work isn’t just about staying fit and healthy, you're helping everyone by reducing traffic congestion and also helping to keep the air clean. Quite simply, bicycling is inexpensive for short trips around town and to work.

Bicycling can be an option for people who live within five miles from work.

All of Asheville Transit System buses are equipped with front bicycle racks so you could ride your bike from home to the transit stop, then take the bus; or take the bus part way from home, then use your bicycle for the remainder of the trip.

Also, there is a Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force which meets the fourth Thursday of each month (with adjustments for Thanksgiving and Christmas, if necessary). The Task Force works for change in the cycling and walking environment in Asheville and the surrounding area.

For information on joining this task force or to be on their mailing list, please contact Claudia Nix at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

NCDOT’s Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation has published Bicycle Transportation Maps for North Carolina. See links below:

• www.ncdot.org/transit/bicycle
• Bicycle Clubs
  www.ncdot.org/transit/bicycle/maps/maps_clubs.html
• Bicycle Shops
  www.cdot.org/transit/bicycle/maps/maps_shops.html