The 35th annual Ride to Work Day will take place on June 9, 2026. Organized by the rider wear manufacturer Aerostich, Ride to Work Day encourages all riders, regardless of make or model, to ride their motorcycle or scooter to work to raise public, business, and government awareness of motorcycles as modes of transportation. The nonprofit organization to support the event was formed in 2000, and it occurs annually on the second Tuesday in June. The event seeks to raise awareness of the benefits of more people using motorcycles as transportation instead of cars. According to Ride to Work, riders typically reach their destination 20% more quickly than car drives. They also use fewer resources per mile and take up less space on the road and in parking areas. As riders, we can attest that riding brings mental benefits as well. Ride to Work Day seeks to demonstrate that motorcyclists are from all walks of life and that riding instead of driving can reduce traffic. On the Ride to Work website, the organization offers free resources, including letters to mayors and content for further reading about the benefits of motorcycles regarding lane splitting and filtering, parking, traffic, and more. “People do not usually think about or fully appreciate the comparative benefits of riding for useful everyday transportation,” said Andy Goldfine, an event organizer, “and also tend to minimize the range of negatives resulting from a near-universal dependence on autos. Cars are wonderful vehicles, but the reasons to ride instead of drive go well beyond carbon footprints.” To hear more from Andy Goldfine about his opinion on the benefits of more awareness of motorcycling and other topics, check out Episode 14 of the Rider Magazine Insider Podcast. Rider fully supports Ride to Work’s mission and encourages all riders to get on their bikes on June 9 and share their ride on social media with the hashtag #ridetowork. For more information, visit the event’s website, Facebook page, or Instagram account. The post Ride to Work Day is June 9, 2026 appeared first on Rider Magazine.