Oh my goodness, a bonus Your Time! (largely because I read Rails to Trails magazine AFTER I wrote this week's tip. < lj user="pseudomanitou"> should appreciate this one)

May 12th to 16th in Bike-to-Work Week in the US. But some companies want you to bike EVERY day and will offer you a bonus to do so! If you work for a big company, check and see if they offer a similar bonus. The League of American Bicyclists has a list If not, wave these five big boys at 'em and see if they're willing to match them.

* Google- Will donate $100 to the employees charity of choice for every 20 days they bike to work. Plus offers monthly bike repair classes and all their shuttles come with bike racks

* Vulcan Capital pays workers who commute by bike an extra $100 per month! They also pony up taxi fare for biking employees that were asked to stay after dark or in inclement weather.

* The Calvert Group offers employees $350 to buy themselves a bicycle. They also have a shower and changing facilities available.

* Discovery Communications gives employees $350 to buy a bike AND cover maintenance. They also pay for a car sharing service for days when employees need to travel farther than they can bike.

* New Belgium Brewing Company gives every employee a bike after a year of employment. They also have Prius loaner car for shared use at work.