There’s plenty of time to participate in Bike Everywhere Month!
Whether you ride 20 miles one way or 2 miles total in combination with a bus ride, you are still a bike commuter. The beauty of the bike is that it complements every rider and every commute, from a calorie-burning training ride to a quick jaunt down the 2nd Ave bike lane on your way in to work.
Some basic guidelines for riding your bike include:
- Is your bike in good working order? Make sure you have air in the tires, grease on the chain and some STOP in the brakes.
- Always ride with a helmet, and use lights front and rear when riding after dark.
- Get a Bike Buddy, someone to help you prepare for that first bike commute to work and help with choosing clothing and gear.
- Know your route. Pick up or download a Seattle Bike Map, or check out our Interactive Bicycle Map, for all of the routes, safety suggestions, bike repair shops and much more.
- Bus in on Monday and bring some clothes for the week. An extra pair of shoes under your desk is a great idea too.
- Carry your ORCA card with you always. It’s the most reliable Plan B!
Program yourself for success: keep your first ride short and simple, and grow into longer commutes.
Fun fact: last year for Bike to Work Month, Mayor Ed Murray was joined by Seahawks player Michael Bennett for a group ride along the Fremont canal.
You can check out video of the ride here.