At the request of Be Well Barton County, a coalition of folks promoting access to convenient and safe active transportation for all county residents, the County Commission Monday morning adopted a proclamation marking this as National Bike Month. According to the League of American Cyclists, National Bike Month has been recognized since 1956, and the League has sponsored this celebration of cycling for decades, as a means to advance the movement to build a bicycle-friendly America for everyone. National Bike to Work Week and Bike to Work Day are often cited as the month’s flagship events, occurring the third week and third Friday of May, respectively.