Bicycle Friendly Business

Walt's Bicycle, Fitness, and Wilderness Company | Bronze Level

Business Highlights: Walt’s Bicycle, Fitness, and Wilderness Company encourages employees to bike-- both to the office and after work. The store offers employees the commuter tax benefit and a number of end of trip facilities including a shower, locker room and maintenance supplies. The store is planning to host a "Let's Roll Together" workshop for their employees, covering safe riding skills, bike maintenance and driver safety. The business regularly gives priority to the scheduling requests of employees for cycling events or activities. Walt reaches out to the Columbia bicycling community by participating in several community events that focus on bicycle safety for kids and providing free mechanical support for many groups rides. Walt's has worked closely with the PedNet Coalition, since it was founded 10 years ago, helping advocate for better facilities and educational programs for walking and biking. Walt’s supports the coalition through monetary donations as well as by supplying them with donated employee time for classes and discounted parts for events.

Most Compelling Bike Related Accomplishment: Walt's helps employees with the purchase of a bicycle or other store merchandise by offering interest free in-house loans and substantial discounts to employees who wish to purchase a bicycle from the store.