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Tomorrow is National Bike to Work Day!

For those of you who cycle regularly, it should be a no-brainer. It is a much more common practice to ride a bike to work or school in other countries and even in some large US cities. But for those of you who don't commute regularly, or at all, here are a few tips on biking to work. Granted, from a guy who has only been bike commuting for a few months, so chime in with comments if you have more tips.

  • Wear a helmet for pete's sake
  • Obey the traffic laws
  • Always be mindful of drivers, they won't always be looking for you
  • Slow down at turns and intersections and take your time
  • Wear a quick-dry shirt
  • Take a clean shirt and maybe a travel size spray deodorant
  • Wear bright and/or reflective clothing
  • Take a bike lock
  • Bring rain gear if needed, and slow your pace down in bad weather
  • Take a bike tool and spare tube

So, give it a shot tomorrow. Use National Bike to Work Day as an excuse to try it and see how it goes. If nothing else, cut out a trip to the supermarket or a restaurant tomorrow and ride your bike instead. Have fun, and be safe!

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  1. Follow-up: I recruited two friends to bike to work with me today. One being Emile :)

    It was good weather and we stopped by a "Bike Week" celebration the city was having along the way. Good times...

    Posted by Wade | May 18, 2007, 9:20 am
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    Posted by Outdoorzy.com...blog | May 18, 2007, 4:06 pm

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