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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

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!

Lance Armstrong's Incredible Short Cut during the Tour de France

Celebrating my first year as a bike commuter

When I began writing this post it was twenty-five past eleven; that is thirty five minutes to celebrate Christmas. It has been a hectic year at work but it has not been a year that it will not be forgotten easily. You'll wonder why? The reason is that in the year 2009 I have started commuting for the first time in my life. I have a lot of experiences to tell you after cycling for a year. The feeling and the results have been terrific. I've lost weight, i feel healthier, I'm tanner, I've saved money, etc.. But how all this started? I guess it would be a good idea to start my story right now:

All began in February when teachers come back from the Argentinian summer respite. One of the schools I work at is 7 km away from home. It was then that I thought I should give bike commuting a try. During all these months the feeling of independence is mind-boggling. You get rid of bus schedules, you don't seem to care about about the constant rises in the transport fares. You are only interested in checking the weather forecast before setting off for work.

After a warm summer, autumn and winter came in. All was completely new to me. No experience at all in freezing weather. When i battled freezingly cold days all i had to do was to experience new ways of dressing up. When riding in winter I used to wear double pairs of trousers / socks and gloves. A good jacket was also needed. And of course, no need to mention my woolen scarf/cap. This was basically my garment during our last tough winter.

I don't hold with the idea that riding in winter is not possible. It IS! I only had to cycle for ten minutes to feel perfectly warm. Then the ride is a pleasure. You just need to cycle to reach your destination. Then I'll be posting a new entry giving you some advice on bike commuting, especially in winter. For now I will tell you how positive all this was for me.

Hi there bike commuters! Apologies as I have not been able to update my blog regularly in the past months due to work responsibilities. As this year is coming to an end and perhaps your bike is getting a noise after so many miles riding to work or wherever, i'd like to introduce you a very useful site that may help you solve some problems with your bike. Check it out..