Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Bike Commuter Goals for 2010


1. Learn how to properly lock your bike

A requirement in major cities, but often an after thought in small towns or commuters that take their bicycle into buildings. Practice locking your bike frame and both wheels. Having a good lock in your arsenal helps, even if you don’t carry it with you daily.

2. Start a Commuter Challenge

There are many challenges out there, including consecutive days ridden, miles per commute, and so on. Start your own or let us know what you would like and I’ll start one here!

3. Motivate a co-worker to commute by bike

Inspire someone you work with to ride a bike to work, offer to ride with them or possible drive together to work and ride together home.

4. Join your local advocacy group

Join, donate and be as active as possible. The more advocacy we have out there, the more people we may see on bikes.

5. Take photos to inspire others and yourself

Leave for your commute 10 minutes early so that you can slow down and enjoy the view. When you see something worthy, stop and take a photo.

6. Setup a commuter zone

Keep your bike and gear ready to go. Practice plugging in your lights and pumping up your tires as soon as it is needed. This way everything is ready when you are.

7. Practice preventative maintenance

Lube and clean your chain. Watch your tires and brakes for wear. Wipe down the frame and wheels. These things will leave you a happier bike that won’t break down unexpectedly.

8. Invest in your gear

Good gear will last you, it won’t leave you stranded and it normally comes with a great warranty. Buy from companies you trust, not always the one with the best deal.


SOURCE: commutebybike.com

Monday, January 18, 2010

Beauty and the Bike

Cycling in this amazing town called Carlos Keen in Buenos Aires

These are some of the pics and the video recored while cycling to Carlos Keen last Sunday. The day was so hot but that was not a spoke on the wheel to cycle 50 km to reach to this town. When cycling into this magnificent I could not help but to notice this is a historical place. Lots of houses dating back to early 1900's. Awesome!