Thousands of commuters take to two wheels as part of Bike to Work Day

There are even special places for riders to get food

Cyclists ride to work in San Jose

(Image credit: Flickr/Richard Masoner)

Thousands of people across the United States have taken to two wheels today as part of Bike to Work Day.

First held in 1956, National Bike to Work Day encourages the use of alternative modes of transportation across the country.

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