Commuting check list

[Catrin]

My commute would be close to 20 miles one-way, so it is a significant commute. I would only do this 1-2 days a week.

I will either park my bike in my office, or in the YMCA Bike Hub across the street. I intend on bringing clothes/etc the day before and leaving them in either the office or in my locker at the Bike Hub - I am just nervous about leaving my custom bike at the Bike Hub...they do provide indoor bike parking and, of course, I would need to lock my bike on the rack.

I just don't see anything in place to keep someone from cutting the lock and taking my bike. I am probably just being overly paranoid. I am not going to purchase another bike this year, 2 last year should keep me for this year If I do like commuting and stick with it then I will consider my options next winter.

Good idea Tzvia, I do keep some minor first aid supplies in my Camelbak, along with tire changing tools. Thankfully I've not needed the former off the mountain bike trails but it is good to have.