Bike to Work Week

[Crash]

Hi,
I use to commute to work when I lived in FL, you can't beat the feeling and clear head (although on bad days my boss teased me about inhaling too much exhaust fumes) that the ride creates.

This is just a little added addition to the benefits of riding: Today I had to drop my husbands hearing aid off for repair at a place about 15-20 mi. away (I want it to be the greater distance) so with gas prices over 2.00 (for MI it is a little much) I decided to ride my bike. They said since I rode over (they didn't know the distance) they would repair it right then and on top of that they didn't charge for the repair. I figured todays exercise saved me at least $15.00. Hmmm, what does my bike want???

On top of all of that the receptionist started talking about commuting to work. Yippy, it's contagious.
Crash

[newfsmith]

4 years ago I began to commute the 8 to 10 miles to work. I am fortunate that my work clothes are scrubs and easy to carry with me, my boss is very supportive of my riding, and I have a wonderful route (2 miles through a wildlife sanctuary). I do have to ride on state highways and busy streets to get there, crossing US1 at a very short traffic signal. I have had a few catcalls and one near miss when someone jumped a light, but that happens in cars too. I ride year round, anytime there is less than 3 inches of snow on the road. I love it. It gives me 80 to 130 miles a week without even cutting into week-end time. Since my husband doesn't ride, that is important. I'm usually the first one at work, and certainly the least stressed. I look forward to my morning ride, and even when the workday is bad, I can look forward to the ride home. I love riding home after dark. There is less traffic, it is quieter, wildlife is out, it is very relaxing (with a good set of lights). This Sunday morning try riding to your work place. Find a route that is comfortable for you, then try to ride one day during Bike-to-work week. I can't promise you will love it, but I bet you will.