Annual Celebration for active transportation

Douglas Skelton, 608th Strategic Operations Squadron strategic mission specialist, leads a group of cyclists while participating in a National Bike to Work Week bike ride at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2016. All cyclists were welcome to participate in the nine mile ride and some received gifts from a local bicycle shop in support of their hobby. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

Annual Celebration for active transportation

Douglas Skelton, 608th Strategic Operations Squadron strategic mission specialist, leads a group of cyclists during a National Bike to Work Week bike ride at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2016. The ride, which was hosted by the Barksdale Cycling Club was completed after cyclists rode for nine-miles from east side housing to main base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

Annual Celebration for active transportation

Tech. Sgt. Jason Degering, 2nd Communications Squadron quality assurance NCO in charge, rides his bike to the starting line before participating in a National Bike to Work Week bike ride at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2016. Bike-riding enthusiasts met up at the base’s east side housing and some rode more than 10 miles to their workspaces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

Annual Celebration for active transportation

Russ Mathers, Air Force Global Strike Command executive director of communications, dons a safety vest before participating in a National Bike to Work Week bike ride at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2016. Members of the Barksdale Cycling Club provided a safe ride for participants by claring the bike trail of obstacles prior to the event. Every cyclist wore protective equipment and the bicycles were equipped with lights, so motor vehicles could easily spot the group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

Annual Celebration for active transportation

A cyclist checks the light accessory on his bicycle before participating in a bike ride during National Bike to Work Week at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2016. Members of the Barksdale Cycling Club welcomed all cyclists in an effort to encourage more riding on base. Some benefits of cycling include increased physical fitness, lower stress levels, lower transportation costs, it’s environmentally friendly and an opportunity to enjoy the company of friends while appreciating the natural resources Barkdale has to offer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

Annual Celebration for active transportation

Members of Team Barksdale participate in a National Bike to Work Week bike ride at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2016. May is National Bike Month. While this year’s National Bike to Work Week is May 16-20, National Bike to Work Day is May 20. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

Annual celebration for active transportation

Published May 18, 2016
By Senior Airman Amanda Morris
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Douglas Skelton, 608th Strategic Operations Squadron strategic mission specialist, leads a group of cyclists while participating in a National Bike to Work Week bike ride at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2016. All cyclists were welcome to participate in the nine mile ride and some received gifts from a local bicycle shop in support of their hobby. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)