Bike Commuting 101: Learn How to Get Started

With spring around the corner, now might be the perfect time to consider bicycling to work.

Ten miles is a totally doable commuting radius for cyclers, but first-timers may be understandably nervous. So non-profit organization Bike New York is putting on a Bike Commuting 101 presentation March 10 for those shaky on their pedals.

There's no riding involved, but the one-hour presentation provides plenty of information on making a bike commute "comfortable, efficient and safe."

Among some of the stuff that will be covered, according to Bike New York:

• Selecting a bike
• What to wear (helmets, bike clothes, being visible)
• Gear for carrying cargo, riding after dark, and bad weather
• Choosing the best route
• Parking and locking your bike
• Taking care of your body during and after the bike commute
• Co-workers' perceptions of cyclists and bike commuters

No presentation is required, and the class is free.

The class tomorrow starts 6:30 p.m. at Eastern Mountain Sports at 530 Broadway in Soho.

There will also be giveaways from EMS for each attendee.

Learn more about the program at BikeNewYork.org.

RESOURCES:

NYC.gov's Bike Smart Brochure
BikeNewYork.org Commuting Resources
BiketoWorkInfo.org

Related Topics exercise and fitness, bicycling

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