Democrats bike to work

Jeff participating in Bike to Work Day in Portland twitter.com/SenJeffMerkley…

— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) May 18, 2012

Happy Bike To Work Day! Bike is Mike’s main mode of transit in DC. Good for health & environment. #biketowork twitter.com/RepMikeQuigley…

— Mike Quigley (@RepMikeQuigley) May 18, 2012

Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) also biked to work, and Reps. Jim Moran (D-Va.) and Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) tweeted their support.

Biking is about more than being healthy. It’s about responsible transportation options. #BiketoWork

— Jim Moran (@Jim_Moran) May 18, 2012

YES. And thanks for the endorsement!“@Sierra_Club: Happy Bike to Work Day! Did you ride to work today? #rideon”

— Jim Himes (@jahimes) May 18, 2012

Heading out to Reston this morning for the Greater Washington Bike to Work Day. 10,000 participating. Be safe on the roads.

— Gerry Connolly (@GerryConnolly) May 18, 2012

–Post updated at 2:22 p.m.