Sikorsky in Stratford hosted its first bike to work day on Thursday.

Employees rode their bicycles to the Milford Green and then crossed the Sikorsky Bridge to work.

A welcome party for employees was also held on the company's Stratford Main Street campus which featured giveaways and snacks.

The event was organized in part by CTrides,  a free program offered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation that helps commuters find the best way to get to work or school.