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How to Bike to Work

Biking season is here! With the upcoming Way to Go! Week, Bike to Work Day and the National Bike Challenge it is all about getting around by our own power. Commuting to work by bike is fun and healthy but takes some planning before getting started. Check out the steps below to make your ride to work the best part of your day!

Plan ahead. One of the reasons people don’t commute by bike, even if they have a bike, is that they don’t want to be sweaty. If your lucky and your work as shower facilities plan to leave your soap, deodorant, towels and other toiletries in your office or a locker so that you do not have to carry them. No shower? Baby wipes work great and can be left at your desk. 
 
Drop your clothes to work ahead of time. You could pack them in a backpack, to wear on your back, but it gets your back sweaty. You could also put it in a pannier and carry it on a rack, which is a good option, but you might not want your clothes wrinkly for some reason. A great solution is to bring your clothes to work the day before. This also saves some extra pounds to carry on your bike. You may even what to bring in clothes for the entire week to prevent any obstacles from commuting.
 
Any ol’ bike will do. You don’t need a fancy racing bike or touring bike or anything to commute. If you’ve got an old mountain bike, that’s good enough. You don’t need to spend a lot of money on a bike and gear to get started. Later, you can always spend more, a little at a time, but whatever you’ve got is good enough for now.
 
Have a spare tube and tools, and know how to change a tire. You never know if you’ll get a flat, and you don’t want to be stuck walking your bike for several miles. A patch kit is good, but it’s even easier if you just have a spare tube, a pump, and the right tools so that you can quickly change the punctured tube for a new one, and patch the old one later at home.
 
Be safe. This is a no brainer, but it is good to read up on tips on cycling safety before heading out into dangerous traffic. Wear a helmet and reflective gear.
 
It’s a blast! Try it. You’ll love it. You're not checking your phone, you're totally offline. It's an incredible opportunity to clear your head and get to know your town in a new way. And, if you take part in Bike to Work Day, let us know how it went! Leave you story in the comments, below.

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