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  Biking to work

  I enjoy bicycling.  I get to do it both before and after work.  Wow!  Pleasure and exercise in on easy package.

  When it's good, it's really good.  When it's bad, it's still pretty good.  

  My bike commute saves me $1500-$2000 each year (14 mile round trip).  So I can afford great lights and bags at the bike shop.

  I used to teach Effective Cycling classes.  great way to learn: go to http://www.bikeleague.org/educenter/education.htm.  Here's a bit of that info:  

  To get started, first ride your route on a quiet traffic day, to be familiar with the turns.  Figure how you'll carry stuff (saddlebag or backpack).  Plan on covering your legs below 60 degrees (and I double layer at 40 degrees), and having a plan for rain (jacket, etc.).

  You want to be visible -- bright colors, multiple lights and reflectors.  According to some figures, night-time cycling makes up less than 4% of all cycling, but around 40% of fatalities.  Get some good LED lights! .

  Most bike-car crashes happen at intersections.  Minimize these by using lower-traffic roads, and being visible (I wave my arms and shout when I want to make sure I'm seen).  

  Lastly, don't hit the road without a helmet. On Umbra on bicycle commuting, again posted 4 years ago 5 Responses