Is Your Business Bicycle Friendly?

"Some of the most iconic companies in the country – Facebook, Apple, and General Mills, to name a few – are realizing bikes can boost their bottom line.”

Being one of the most spectacular places on the planet, you would think the Flathead Valley would be more "Bike Friendly," but it's not. But it's getting better! Cars and trucks still rule and the lack of simple amenities like bike racks are far and few between.

The only way to really Explore the Flathead/Glacier Park and the rest of Montana is by bicycle, or by foot. Crunched up in your car isn't -- especially if you're trying to drive, eat, check your facebook and text every move you make. So get out of your beasts, put away your life support gadgets and get some freakin' air!

From the League of American Bicyclists

"Increasingly leaders in the public and private sector are realizing that being bike-friendly makes good business sense, boosting the bottom line and promoting community-wide economic development.

Bicycling in the United States is a $6 billion national industry and one study estimates that the spillover effects of recreational bicycling alone could be as large as $133 billion. But that’s just the beginning, barely scratching the surface of the economic impact of transportation bicycling in communities across North America.

Businesses across the country are trying to tap into the spending power of cyclists. In 2008 the League of American Bicyclists launched its Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) program, setting clear criteria for how employers can encourage cycling among their staff and customers and recognizing companies at the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level for their achievements. From small coffee shops to major corporations, a staggering 480 businesses in the US have earned a BFB designation. Hundreds more have applied."

“Even we couldn’t have expected the incredible interest and buy-in we’ve seen in just a few short years,” says Andy Clarke, president of the League of American Bicyclists. “Some of the most iconic companies in the country – Facebook, Apple, and General Mills, to name a few – are realizing bikes can boost their bottom line."

Become a "Montana Bicycle Friendly Business." Only $25 Per Month!

This year over 10 million people will visit Montana. Most of them will engage in some form outdoor recreation and 80% will include biking and some form of paddle sports.

Let people know you support bicycling. For only $25 per month, you'll receive a 2"x1.4" inch display ad, posted in our Business Directory with the listing "Montana Bicycle Friendly Business." Your business will also be listed in our weekly email newsletters (8800 recipients monthly).

All ads and listings will be linked to your website. Other benefits are available, call for details. 406-871-6282.