Tomorrow is National Bike to Work Day!

May 17th, 2007 Wade

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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