Biking to Work

[JanT]

My friend's husband is a cop, and he said they've noticed alot more bikes on the road. I hope that drivers will be more courteous because of it, but I'm a little afraid the reverse may happen. If people who normally don't ride much suddenly take to the road, but don't follow the rules/laws, drivers are going to be ticked off. And then they might not be too kind to those of us who are obeying the laws. What I'm hoping is that more people will start bike commuting, and then perhaps the cities will build bike paths into the new roads so that we can be safer.

[kayakergrrrl]

Hi,

Good for you, Deb and other commuters, too.

Just this week I was bitten by the commute bug. :> I'm 10 miles from work. The length is doable, but the route... Oh, the route baffles me. But the local SmartRide organization offers a Bike Mentor program, and I'm going to see if a mentor can help me sort things out. I wish I'd started this spring, when the days were lengthening rather than drawing shorter. But hey, it's always a good time to try!

Best,

Margot

[LBTC]

What I'm hoping is that more people will start bike commuting, and then perhaps the cities will build bike paths into the new roads so that we can be safer.

Well, today the British Columbia government announced they are throwing a whole bunch of money into cycling lanes across BC. YAY! There will be 31 more lanes for cyclists in, it looked like, about 20 communities across the province. The town I'm in now is, of course, not on the list, but the town we're moving to as soon as I can get a transfer, is. YAY!

Currently, I walk to work. It actually is better fitness for me as the walk is 15 minutes one way, whereas the bike is only 4 minutes!

Namaste,
~T~

[trigurl]

I rode to work a couple of weeks, then all of the sudden last week it was in the low 50's in the mornings, before it was in the upper 60's!!!!! 50's are too cold for me I do miss riding to work now.

[Trek420]

there's no such thing as bad weather, just inadequate cycling clothing another excuse to shop!

[bouncybouncy]

there's no such thing as bad weather, just inadequate cycling clothing another excuse to shop!

I like the way you think, trek!!!! i will be commuting by-cycle upon my move to NC...until then it is in a gas-guzzler (well not so much - i just bought a little Focus in order to economize a bit)

I am determined to ride ALL year (aside from lightning) which i heard is few and far between...only because my Florida-native, cold-fearing, only-wants-fleece-items-for-birthday&Christmas-from-all-family-members, never-lived-higher-than-1/2mile-above-sea-level thinks i am going to freeze to death....hahahahahaaaa I will show him!!!!! I am from NCalifornia and I know what I am getting my self into...check these out for those who live where it snows...

http://www.icebike.com/Equipment/tires.htm

Pedal on Gals

[Trekhawk]

[QUOTE=bouncybouncy
I am determined to ride ALL year (aside from lightning) which i heard is few and far between...only because my Florida-native, cold-fearing, only-wants-fleece-items-for-birthday&Christmas-from-all-family-members, never-lived-higher-than-1/2mile-above-sea-level thinks i am going to freeze to death....hahahahahaaaa I will show him!!!!! I am from NCalifornia and I know what I am getting my self into...check these out for those who live where it snows..

[url]http://www.icebike.com/Equipment/tires.htm[/url

hey bouncybouncy - Im going to try and ride all year and yep that website is a pearler.

[bouncybouncy]

Hey Trek...where in Nevada county are you??? I have a friend in Gardnerville, NV (I know it is in another state... ) anyway...they do a ride on the pass from Heavenly to Gardnerville (I believe it is called "assault on kingsbury") they started it themselves as a challenge...have you heard of it? I grew up on Beale AFB...i do miss that part of the country and wish i was into cycling while i was there...i would have legs for hills if i was

i would definitely be commuting by-cycle if i was there...i hope asheville is as wonderful (or better hehehe

[Jo-n-NY]

Well, today the British Columbia government announced they are throwing a whole bunch of money into cycling lanes across BC. YAY! There will be 31 more lanes for cyclists in, it looked like, about 20 communities across the province. The town I'm in now is, of course, not on the list, but the town we're moving to as soon as I can get a transfer, is. YAY!

Currently, I walk to work. It actually is better fitness for me as the walk is 15 minutes one way, whereas the bike is only 4 minutes!

Namaste,
~T~

hmmmm i wonder if any money will be coming long islands way (bill that congress recently passed). there are no bike lanes anywhere that i know of.

jo ann