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National Bike to Work

Day May 20, 2011For the employee

1. Bring a change of clothes (especially a shirt and socks), depending on the length of your commute and how hard you intend to ride.

2. A washcloth in the bathroom sink works almost as well as a shower (unless you’re blessed

with a shower at work). Splash your face with water, apply deodorant and you’re good to go.  

3. Allow yourself plenty of time. We don’t want your boss blaming Bike to Work Day for you

missing the morning meeting.

4. Plan your route wisely. If you can avoid busy streets by taking bike trails, greenways or 

other alternate routes, do so. It will be safer and more enjoyable (even if it adds a little time).

5. Bring a spare tube and a patch kit and know how to use them. Be sure you can fix a flatbefore you head out for the office. Also, check to make sure your brakes are working before

setting out.

6. You don’t have to wear spandex to ride a bike. There’s plenty of casual cycling apparel

that’s great for commuting (and won’t make you look like Lance Armstrong). You can also

just wear shorts and a t-shirt (but chamois padding will be appreciated on longer rides).

7. Be prepared for rain. Carry a waterproof jacket with you when bike commuting because you

just never know what the weather will bring.

8. Wear a helmet – and rock that helmet hair proudly.

9. Know the rules of the road. Bike safety is important – ride in the bike lane at all times (ride

with traffic, not against it), use hand signals and obey all traffic lights and signs. Practice

“defensive riding” – be on the lookout for cars, other bikes and debris in the road.

10. If you’ll be riding home in the dark, be visible. You’ll need a headlight (or headlamp) and

reflective clothing.

Bonus Tip: Enjoy yourself! You’re biking to work! http://blog.sierratradingpost.com/eco-friendly-recycle-reuse-environment-earth-reduce/10-cycling-tips-for-bike-to-work-day/

Local Bike Shops

Hatcher Cycle

Rockford763-477-6959

B L Bike & BoardMonticello

763-295-2055

10 Tips for Bike to Work Day 

People ride bicycles for all sorts of reasons, from better health to saving money on fuel.

Additionally, bicycling helps the environment, allows you to escape from the endlesslyclogged freeways of America and is a lot of fun! www.bikeleague.org. *note these are

general tips, not all tips may apply to your situation.

“When spirits are low,

when the day appears dark,when work becomes

monotonous, when hopehardly seems worth

having, just mount a

bicycle and go out for a

spin down the road,without thought on

anything but the ride youare taking.”

-Arthur Conan Doyle

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League of American Bicyclists

The National Bike to Work Month, Week & Day Webpage provides information onevents, promotion, Bike Month guide, and other helpful information on having a

successful bike to work events, visit:

http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/events.php 

MNDot

The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Bike Webpage provides information on

MN State Bicycling Map, State Bicycle news, Bike Safety, visit:

http://www.dot.state.mn.us/bike/ 

Have Fun Biking Shares the latest bicycling information with you, your family and friends with news

features, event listings and resource pages. This includes bike safety and tips, bike

terminology, help selecting a bike &bike advocacy specific to state. Visit:http://www.havefunbiking.com to see how much fun you could be having!

Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota

The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota provides information on bike safety, educational bike

courses, Minnesota bike laws, as well as advocacy information. Visit:

http://www.bikemn.org 

Share the RoadIs a Bike Safety Education Program. Visit: http://www.sharetheroadmn.org/ 

Commute by Bike

Commute by Bike provides tips, news, reviews and safety for bike commuters, including

advice for the beginner. Visit: http://www.commutebybike.com/ 

Minnesota Bicycling Laws

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=169.222 

Map My RideThis website allows you to search other user’s routes in your location as well as share

you route with others.

http://www.mapmyride.com 

People for Bikes

http://www.peopleforbikes.org/ 

Google Maps

Choose the bike icon to get bike directions. www.maps.google.com 

Bicycling Resources

Find Live Wright on Facebook &

join our Bike to Work Day Group!Also check out the Live Wright Blog(www.wrightcountylivewright.blogspot.com)