Turning Bike to Work Day Into a Season-Long Event

Hundreds of bikes will be on the streets today for National Bike to Work Day, but for one Iowa Farm Service Agency employee, everyday provides an opportunity to peddle to work. Terry Smith, human resources assistant, has been riding his Schwinn Hybrid 14 miles roundtrip from his home in Des Moines to his office in Urbandale for more than a year. “I was upset over the price of gasoline and felt that I needed to get back in shape, so I decided to do my part in conserving energy,” said Smith. So far this year, he has ridden 183 miles. Last summer he clocked a total of 736 miles.