in the Midwest
| BIKE TO WORK WEEK 2007 |
BEGINNING MAY 14 |
NATIONAL BIKE TO WORK WEEK! (BikeMonth.com)
If you have been thinking about giving it a try and haven't quite gotten around to it NOW IS A GREAT TIME!
LOCAL CYCLISTS ARE GETTING READY
You can even leave comments on a local Bike to Work Blog.
GET YOUR BIKE READY
You've got a few days (and a weekend) to dust it off, air up, patch or replace flat inner tubes, lube the chain, adjust the brakes, etc. I really like having a rack and saddle bags to put my laptop, lunch, and clean shirt in. I wear a T-shirt while I ride and put the fresh shirt on once I get to the office. A backpack will work.
LOCAL BIKE SHOPS (map of local bike shops)
can help time is too short to overhaul an old bike by Monday but they can sell you a NEW ONE!
Any money you spend on your bike will be money saved on gas and oil!
THE URBANA-CHAMPAIGN BIKE PROJECT
has shop hours. If you want to do the work yourself but need just a little help check out their schedule.
PLAN YOUR ROUTE
Using the same map that the local bike shops are on. If you aren't sure which streets will take you through to your destination a quick look at the online map may be of help. Of course you can't always see if the road is brick or not. You have to try the route to know for sure. I enjoy exploring new routes. Try the new route this weekend. Check the time it takes to bike to work. It may be faster than you expect. Even new riders find that it only adds a few minutes to the drive. For some the bike will be faster! You get to park very close to the door of your building. :)
THE LAW
Says that bicycles are vehicles and are afforded the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles.
Remember the safest place is on the street going in the same direction as the other traffic.
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY BIKES
Tries to keep upcoming events front and center.
There is a calendar, routes, links to useful information, articles, and even a few photos in the gallery.
PRAIRIE CYLCE CLUB
Members love to ride! They also keep events highlighted so watch their site and join the club.
We can show Champaign County how easy it is for most of us to use a bicycle to get to work. I hope many people will find what a pleasure it is too!
