Quick, informal poll: Raise your hand if your drive, slug, or Metro to work each day. Now keep your hand raised if you hate your commute. One more — keep your hand up if you have a bike. For all of you out their that still have your hands up (virtually, at least), why not pull that old dusty Diamondback off the back porch, give it the WD-40 treatment, and ride it to work for Bike to Work Day 2007?

Tomorrow, thousands of people will meet up at one of 24 “pit stops” throughout the metro area, forming massive bike commuter convoys that will converge on Freedom Plaza. The Washington Area Bicyclist Association and Commuter Connections, who organized the free event, will offer breakfast, entertainment, speakers, and chances to win bikes and other prizes at each pit stop. To be eligible for the prizes and a free t-shirt register for your preferred pit stop, which can be found from the farthest corners of the ‘burbs right into downtown. Each convoy will be led by an experienced bike commuter who will make sure everyone stays safe and no one gets lost.

And even if you don’t have a bike, or just haven’t gotten around to fixing that flat tire, Bike the Sites is offering free rentals for anyone who needs a bike. Visit their website or call 202-842-BIKE to reserve yours.

Photo by Eye Captain