Welcome to HellWeek.com! Bike & Build - Home. Transcendental Transcontinental - Bicycle commuting. Bike Commuting – finer points Before you tour, you commute. When your bike becomes your primary mode of transportation, you are well on your way. Yes, gas is around $3/gallon and bicycling is good for your health, but you choose your bike because – you like it. You might be riding an old clunker, a hand me down, a converted old mountain bike or a specially designed/ manufactured commuter bike. It’s all good. It’s transportation. I consider myself pretty lucky that I have a pretty easy commute to work and town. As you can see, I converted my old mountain bike to my commute bike. Tires If you are riding on pavement, go with "slick" or tires with less aggressive treads.
Bike lock and security If you live in New York City, I don’t think that they make a lock big enough to protect your bike. Get Paid to Bike Commute! Recently, I had a pair of prescription glasses stolen out of my pannier when I ran into the Post Office. Rain Gear It is going to rain. I have Performance Goretex coat and pants. Hill Country Ride for AIDS: Hill Country Ride for AIDS.