Friends of Pathways' Commuter Choice Challenge Blog

  1. July 11th-17th - MINI CHALLENGE

     

    July 11th-17th: Mini Competition #2
     Most Money Saved on Gas


    Summer is finally here for good so get out on your bikes and start logging miles!

    Click here for the Trails & Pathways Report


    Leaderboard as of July 8th
    Most miles logged 
    Large Team (20+):
    1. JHMR
    2. Teton Science Schools
    3. Park Peddlers
    Mid-Size Team (10-20):
    1. BTNF
    2. Hoback Sports 
    3. Fitzgerald’s Bicycles
    Small Team (10 or less):
    1. Wildernest Sports
    2. Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance
    3. Friends of Pathways
    Individuals:
    1. Red Top Roller
    2. Furball
    3. Turd Ferguson 
    Most trips logged
    Large Team:
    1. Teton Science Schools
    2. JHMR
    3. Park Peddlers
    Mid-Size Team:
    1. BTNF
    2. Fitzgerald’s Bicycles
    3. Hoback Sports
    Small Team:
    1. Friends of Pathways
    2. The Wort Hotel
    3. Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance
    Individuals:
    1. Nina Luxmoore
    2. April
    3. Shawn R.


    2011 CCC Sponsored by Silver Star Communications 

    Silver Star Communications connects the Jackson Hole community through its communications and broadband services, so while you’re out playing on the trails or pathways you can stay plugged-in. 

    About the Commuter Choice Challenge:

    The CCC is a 4-month long competitive program run by Friends of Pathways. For the past several years, participants have had the opportunity to form teams or compete on their own, logging their non-motorized, non-recreational trips. At the end of the competition we throw a party and give out prizes for most miles logged, most trips, and more! To date, 418 people have signed up and over 18,000miles have been logged since June 1st.

    Join today!  http://challenge.friendsofpathways.org/

    11 months ago  /  0 notes

  2. **June 30, 2011 UPDATE**

    Friends of Pathways is please to announce Silver Star Communications as the 2011 CCC Sponsor. Silver Star Communications connects the Jackson Hole community through its communications and broadband services so while you’re out playing on the trails or pathways you can stay plugged-in.


    Updated!! Summer 2011 Mini Competitions
    July 11th - 17th: Most money saved on gasJuly 25th - 31st: Most trips logged
    August 8th - 14th: Most CO2 reductionAugust 22nd - 28th: Most miles logged
    September 5th - 11th: Most trips loggedSeptember 19th - 25th: Most calories burned
    Leaderboard as of 6/29
    Most miles logged 
    Large Team (20+):
    1. JHMR
    2. Teton Science Schools
    3. Four Seasons Resort
    Mid-Size Team (10-20):
    1. BTNF
    2. Fitzgerald’s Bicycles
    3. Hoback Sports
    Small Team (10 or less):
    1. Wildernest Sports
    2. Teton Literacy Center
    3. Team Tater
    Individuals:
    1. Tram Slave
    2. Turd Ferguson
    3. Furball
    Most trips logged
    Large Team:
    1. Teton Science Schools
    2. JHMR
    3. Park Peddlers
    Mid-Size Team:
    1. BTNF
    2. Fitzgerald’s Bicycles
    3. Hoback Sports
    Small Team:
    1. Jackson Trail Crew
    2. Teton Literacy Center
    3. All Trips
    Individuals:
    1. Nina Luxmoore
    2. Shawn R.
    3. Sanewcom

    11 months ago  /  1 note

  3. Weekly Competition

    Commuter Choice Challenge Update


    The commuter choice challenge is up to 251 members and 3 teams as of noon today, great work!  Our goal this year is to double our participation from last summer, so encourage friends and co-workers to sign up today! 

    This Weeks Competition:  Each week a competition will be posted on the commuter choice challenge blog, accessed through the website. The first person to log 10 trips and email events@friendsofpathways.org will win a free lunch from our sponsor,Backcountry Provisions

    Large Team Leaders

    Still leading the pack is Jackson Hole Mountain Resort 4399 miles and 338 trips.  Teton Science Schools has moved into second place with 2642 miles and 275 trips. Right on their tail is Four Seasons Resort with 2464 miles and 203 trips.  

    Small Team Leaders (5 and less)

    Wildernest Sports is still leading the small team division with 738 miles and 36 trips.  River shuttles has taken over second place with 587 miles and 36 trips. Team Tater is in third with 383 miles and 60 trips. 

    Individual Stats

    1. Airplanes, 43 trips, 875 miles 

    2. Bones, 37 trips, 867 miles

    3. saddlesore, 57 trips, 800 miles

    BIKE SHOP STATS

    Since most of our local bike shops are competing this year I thought I’d give you a run down of their stats.  

    1.  Hoback Sports, 211 trips, 1655 miles

    2. Fitzgeralds Bicycles, 222 trips, 1275 miles

    3. Wildernest Sports, 36 trips, 738 miles



    Be sure and take advantage of the beautiful weather and ride. 

    See you on the road!
    Tori

    1 year ago  /  1 note

  4. Great Weather, More Riders in the Challenge!

    Great Weather, More Riders in the Challenge!

    The commuter choice challenge is up to 234 members and 34 teams as of noon today, great work!  Our goal this year is to double our participation from last summer, so encourage friends and co-workers to sign up today! 

    This Weeks Competition:  Each week a competition will be posted on the commuter choice challenge blog, accessed through the website. The first person to log 10 trips and email events@friendsofpathways.org will win dinner for two from our sponsor, The Bunnery

    Large Team Leaders

    Still leading the pack, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is pulling away with 3119 miles and 235 trips.  In second, Four Seasons Resort has dropped a bit with 1902 miles and 152 trips.  In third place, Teton Science Schools reports 1682 miles and 176 trips.  

    Small Team Leaders (5 and less)

    Wildernest Sports is leading the small team division with 538 miles and 27 trips.  Team Tater is in second with 293 miles and River Shuttles is rounding out the top three with 278 miles. 

    Individual Stats

    1. Bones, 27 trips, 655 miles

    2. Airplanes, 30 trips, 603 miles

    3. saddlesore, 39 trips, 575 miles

    BIKE SHOP STATS

    Since most of our local bike shops are competing this year I thought I’d give you a run down of their stats.  

    1.  Hoback Sports, 162 trips, 1213 miles

    2. Fitzgeralds Bicycles, 163 trips, 885 miles

    3. Wildernest Sports, 27 trips, 538 miles

    1 year ago  /  1 note

  5. Bike Away From Work Party: TODAY!

    WOW.. We are up to 190 participants and 31 teams, great work everyone!  Don’t forget about the Bike Away from Work Party today in front of Fitzerald’s Bicycles, 5:30-8pm.  Fun games, beverages and the LAST CHANCE to win a sweet cruiser bike.  More information can be found at www.friendsofpathways.org

    NOW ONTO THE WEEKLY COMPETITION! 

    BIG TEAM LEADERS: 

    • Four Seasons Resorts, 65 Trips, 709 Miles 
    • Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, 67 Trips, 704 Miles

    SMALL TEAM LEADERS:

    • Park Peddlers, 28 trips, 196 miles
    • Wildernest Sports, 7 trips, 167 miles
    • START bus, 39 trips, 154 miles

    INDIVIDUAL LEADERS: 

    • saddlesore, 19 trips, 290 miles
    • fbskier, 15 trips, 218 miles

    Thank you to all those that participated in last week’s competition, we encourage you to continue to get friends and family to join the challenge.  I’ve added a flyer, feel free to print it and post it or email it around to your officemates.  

    1 year ago  /  1 note

  6. BIKE WEEK 2010 Challenge

    COMMUTER CHOICE BIKE CHALLENGE

    every few weeks we’ll post a challenge for the upcoming week.  Teams should log miles, sign up additional team members and make as many trips as possible to win their challenge.  

    1st Challenge:  BIKE WEEK 2010 (June 14-June 19, 2010)

    For all those teams who sign up at least 2 new members, you’ll be eligible to win the entire time FOP water bottles.  Email stephanie@friendsofpathways.org when your new members sign up! 

    We’re 11 days into the Commuter Choice Challenge and it looks like last years top teams are quickly taking the lead.  Log in today to log miles and compete against co-workers and other teams.  

    Overall Team Scores

    • Four Seasons, 39 trips, 410 miles
    • Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, 18 trips, 292 miles

    Small Team Leaders (teams with 5 or less people)

    • Teton Science Schools, 21 trips, 143 miles
    • Teton Data Systems, 11 trips, 21 miles

    Individual Leaders

    • saddlesore, 9 trips, 156 miles


    1 year ago  /  1 note

  7. Welcome to the Commuter Choice Challenge, formerly Go By Bike!

    Announcing the Friends of Pathways: Commuter Choice Challenge!

    Friends of Pathways invites you to participate in its inaugural Commuter Choice Challenge program between June 1 and September 30!

    What it is:  Commuter Choice Challenge is a summer-long initiative that encourages community members to choose non-motorized forms of transportation for their business and personal commuting.  Program participants log their commuter miles online and have the opportunity to compete against friends and win cool prizes — all while saving money, burning calories, and helping out the environment!

    2 years ago  /  1 note