Washington, D.C. - The League of American Bicyclists announced Boloco as a Bronze designation for Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB), in a diverse and groundbreaking number of 111 new BFBs. The variety in the type and size of businesses applying for the BFB award shows the many different ways to create a Bicycle Friendly Business. Boloco has worked toward improving bicycle friendliness in the workplace, and now join the ranks of the other 252 BFBs.
“We are happy to recognize Boloco for their investment in bicycling as a vehicle for improved employee health, social responsibility and economic growth,” said League president, Andy Clarke. “Some of the most successful companies in the world are showing that investing in bicycling is not only good for health and sustainability but also the bottom line.”
Businesses that strive to become bicycle friendly do more than improve the workplace. They contribute to the community and improve their overall earnings. Boloco has participated in a number of cycling events in 2011, such as the Prouty in New Hampshire, where Team Boloco raised over $17,200 for the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center, and Boston’s Hub on Wheels, where employees and burrito fans rode the race together and raised funds for Technology Goes Home. Boloco advocates bicycling to employees and guests as an easy option for transportation, and provides donated burritos to bike-friendly community events year-round.
“We are proud of the roadmap that the Bicycle Friendly Business program provides and how Boloco used it to transform into a Bronze BFB,” said Bill Nesper, Director of the League’s Bicycle Friendly America program.
Boloco and our accompanying Fall 2011 BFBs have taken advantage of the free tools and technical assistance that the League offers. The League guides companies through many simple, effective and creative ways to get businesses and their employees biking and encouraging bicycling in the workplace. Boloco employees are always eager to ride for “Team Boloco” and enjoy a fun and healthy work culture, as the company places a high emphasis on keeping active.
To apply or learn more about the free BFB program, visit the League online at bikeleague.org/businesses
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About the Bicycle Friendly America Program
The Bicycle Friendly Community, Bicycle Friendly State, Bicycle Friendly Business and Bicycle Friendly University programs are generously supported by program partners Bikes Belong and Trek Bicycle’s One World, Two Wheels Campaign. To learn more about building a Bicycle Friendly America, visit http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/
The League of American Bicyclists promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation, and works through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America. The League represents the interests of America's 57 million bicyclists, including its 300,000 members and affiliates. For more information or to support the League, visit www.bikeleague.org.
Contact: meghan@bikeleague.org
Communications Director
League of American Bicyclists
202.822.1333
About Boloco
Boloco is a Boston-based group of 17 restaurants located throughout New England that serve traditional and inspired burritos, bowls, salads, smoothies, and shakes using a blend of bold, inspiring and often unexpected ingredients. Every order is made to the specific wishes of each guest. Boloco was the first chain of restaurants to be named 2 Star Certified Green Restaurants® by the Green Restaurant Association – most popular of its latest initiatives in sustainability are naturally-raised meats, potato starch utensils, and recyclable bowls. To join the conversation, visit twitter.com/boloco, facebook.com/boloco or visit www.boloco.com.
“We are happy to recognize Boloco for their investment in bicycling as a vehicle for improved employee health, social responsibility and economic growth,” said League president, Andy Clarke. “Some of the most successful companies in the world are showing that investing in bicycling is not only good for health and sustainability but also the bottom line.”
Businesses that strive to become bicycle friendly do more than improve the workplace. They contribute to the community and improve their overall earnings. Boloco has participated in a number of cycling events in 2011, such as the Prouty in New Hampshire, where Team Boloco raised over $17,200 for the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center, and Boston’s Hub on Wheels, where employees and burrito fans rode the race together and raised funds for Technology Goes Home. Boloco advocates bicycling to employees and guests as an easy option for transportation, and provides donated burritos to bike-friendly community events year-round.
“We are proud of the roadmap that the Bicycle Friendly Business program provides and how Boloco used it to transform into a Bronze BFB,” said Bill Nesper, Director of the League’s Bicycle Friendly America program.
Boloco and our accompanying Fall 2011 BFBs have taken advantage of the free tools and technical assistance that the League offers. The League guides companies through many simple, effective and creative ways to get businesses and their employees biking and encouraging bicycling in the workplace. Boloco employees are always eager to ride for “Team Boloco” and enjoy a fun and healthy work culture, as the company places a high emphasis on keeping active.
To apply or learn more about the free BFB program, visit the League online at bikeleague.org/businesses
# # #
About the Bicycle Friendly America Program
The Bicycle Friendly Community, Bicycle Friendly State, Bicycle Friendly Business and Bicycle Friendly University programs are generously supported by program partners Bikes Belong and Trek Bicycle’s One World, Two Wheels Campaign. To learn more about building a Bicycle Friendly America, visit http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/
The League of American Bicyclists promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation, and works through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America. The League represents the interests of America's 57 million bicyclists, including its 300,000 members and affiliates. For more information or to support the League, visit www.bikeleague.org.
Contact: meghan@bikeleague.org
Communications Director
League of American Bicyclists
202.822.1333
About Boloco
Boloco is a Boston-based group of 17 restaurants located throughout New England that serve traditional and inspired burritos, bowls, salads, smoothies, and shakes using a blend of bold, inspiring and often unexpected ingredients. Every order is made to the specific wishes of each guest. Boloco was the first chain of restaurants to be named 2 Star Certified Green Restaurants® by the Green Restaurant Association – most popular of its latest initiatives in sustainability are naturally-raised meats, potato starch utensils, and recyclable bowls. To join the conversation, visit twitter.com/boloco, facebook.com/boloco or visit www.boloco.com.