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3 Steps to Bike to Work Day Success
1. Don't Wait! At least a week before your maiden voyage into work by bike, go take a ride around your neighborhood. Pump up your tires and brush the dust off your bicycle and take a short spin. Make sure the gears and brakes work like they should. Have a question? Ride your bike down to our shop and let us take a look at it with you. A little advance preparation will make Bike To Work Day, May 20th, go as smoothly as possible for you.
2. Plan your route. The streets and roadways you drive or bus to work on may not be the ideal route on a bicycle. Riding a bike to work may allow you to use a bike trail, cut through the park or ride right up to the busy bakery on your way in. Take advantage of these opportunities! If you need a city bike map or want suggestions how to get from your home to your work, stop and ask the pros. Our staff rides ALL OVER and we would be happy to help tailor a route for you.
3. Bring a Friend. If riding to work is a new thing for you, talk a friend or co-worker into joining you. Having a second "team member" helps each of you stay motivated and gives you someone to share the fun with. If you are already a pro at riding to work, volunteer to escort a first-timer as they start commuting. They will appreciate your knowledge and feel more comfortable having you as their safety net. Our store can help you find a partner with similar route. |
