The Sietch Blog » How To Ride Your Bike To Work It’s Wednesday, that means its time once again for my weekly article from GreenOptions. I write for them each Wednesday. That means The Sietch gets last weeks article :) Enjoy. I have been in love with bike riding for years now, from the flat open roads of Ohio, to the bustling SUV traffic of Austin, the winding roads of Cape Cod, and now the horn-honking traffic of Boston. "But…it’s too dangerous." I will not lie to you: riding your bike can be dangerous. The first would be to wear your helmet. It is important that you develop bike survival skills. "But… it’s too far to ride." At each point in my life, the concept of "too far" has changed. Like anything in life, start small, and slowly push your range out. The six mile bike ride from my home to my office takes me about 30 minutes if I take my time. "But…it’s too cold/hot." This is actually one of the few valid reasons for some people. Riding your bike is an enjoyable pastime. "But… there are no bike lanes/trails." The good stuff.
Paul Dorn's Bike Commuting Tips: Getting Started - The Route A big reason why many people don't commute by bike is because they think like motorists. As drivers, they know that the quickest way to get from Point A to Point B is by Route C. Unfortunately, Route C features abundant high-velocity traffic, plenty of potholes and rough pavement, a few steep hills and several dangerous intersections. However, there just may be a Route D that runs parallel to Route C. Thousands of speeding cars pour onto Lombard off the Golden Gate Bridge, each vehicle filled with an impatient commuter from Marin County. Eventually I learned that if I went one block north I could bicycle comfortably on Chestnut Street, which is a slower neighborhood street running parallel to Lombard. When considering your route, don't think like a motorist. Part of the charm of bike commuting is that the pace and ease of parking allows you an opportunity to stop and smell the roses. Where's the bike route?
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