Valley Transit Co-Sponsors Bike Giveaway

In partnership with La Dolce Velo of San Jose, Valley Transit Authority is sponsoring a bicycle giveaway contest to promote its participation in this year’s Bike to Work Day celebration set for May 9. 

The bike is a Fuji Absolute 2.1 and boasts 24 gears and an oval sports saddle.

To enter the contest, which is called “Good for you, good for the environment,” participants should log onto the VTA Facebook page. Then, simply “like” VTA on Facebook and complete the online entry form which asks users to upload a photo of themselves and include a short note about why they want to win the bicycle. After completing the form, click the “submit” button.  

The bicycle giveaway contest is open to adults 18 and older and runs through 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 1; the winner will be announced on Thursday, May 2, 2013.  

The La Dolce shop is located at 1280 The Alameda in San Jose. “There is a bus stop for VTA lines 22 and 522 right next to our shop,” La Dolce Velo co-owner Rob Velo said. “We see the connection every day between bike riding and public transportation.”

Studies show that the number of bicyclists increase during May, which is Bike to Work Month, and many of those new cyclists continue as a regular practice. VTA and La Dolce Velo are hoping to sweeten these odds through the bike giveaway contest!

VTA buses and light rail cars are equipped with bicycle racks, making it convenient to combine bicycle trips with transit trips. Additionally, there are more than 100 automated, easy-to-use bike lockers available at 12 light rail stations throughout the county. And coming this fall, VTA will be participating in California’s first-ever, regional bike share program that will make commuting to work or school by bicycle an even more viable travel option. 

For details, call VTA Customer Service at 408-321-2300. 

-- Patch