Team Otak Joins The Bike More Challenge
June, 2020
UPDATE
October 5, 2020–The Otak team participating in the 2020 Bike More Challenge, sponsored by The Street Trust, won 3rd place for mid-sized companies. Placing 3rd shattered Otak’s 25th ranking last year! The award is determined by points earned for days of participation, combined miles covered on a bicycle, and the encouragement given to others to ride bikes. Captained by Rose Horton, and led by the GO Committee, Otak had 17 people on its team with participants from all Otak office locations (Portland, Washington, and Colorado).
June 11, 2020–Otak has again put forward a team for the Bike More Challenge sponsored by The Street Trust. Held throughout the month of June, the event is designed to encourage biking as a safe commuting alternative, as well as a means to increase personal health and the health of the planet. Riders sign up, log their rides in an easy app, and compete with teams and individuals across the state to win prizes.
The 2020 Bike More Challenge marks the fifth year that Otak has participated, but new this year, employees from all Otak locations in Oregon, Washington, and Colorado can participate and log their miles as part of the Otak Team. “This is a great way to build camaraderie and show that our people are dedicated to sustainability not just in their work but also in their personal lives,” says Rose Horton, 2020 Team Captain. What better way to enjoy the spring weather, get some exercise, and still comply with social distancing guidelines? Even if biking is done on an indoor exercycle, those miles still count. Last year Otak was ranked 25th for miles logged and the goal is to exceed that number this year.
Prizes for the challenge are available in the following categories: Most Miles Female, Most Miles New Female, Most Miles Male, Most Miles New Male, Most Miles Non-Binary, Most Miles New Non-Binary, Top Encourager, Top Overall Rider and Team Captain of the Year Award!
Registration is completely FREE. Visit https://bikemorechallenge.com for details on how to sign up and download the mobile app. Be sure to sign up to the Otak team! All miles logged through the end of June need to be entered by July 15th.
The GO Committee is heading up this event – feel free to contact Rose Horton or Li Alligood in Portland and Madeline Woods in Louisville with questions.