National Bike To Work Day Tips - By Joe Wentzell

1. Don't Wait! Take a shorter ride on your bike first. Inflate your tires and make sure they are holding air. Make sure the gears and brakes work like they should. Have a question? Stop by Breakaway and let us take a look at it with you. A little advance preparation will make Bike To Work Day, May 20th, go as smoothly as possible for you.
2. Plan your route. The streets and roadways you drive or bus to work on may not be the ideal route on a bicycle. Riding a bike to work may allow you to use a bike trail, cut through the park or ride right up to the busy bakery on your way in. Take advantage of these opportunities! If you want suggestions how to get from your home to your work, stop and ask the pros. Our staff rides ALL OVER and we would be happy to help tailor a route for you.
3. Carrying capacity.  Plan for carrying the things you need for work.  There are lots of options out there, carrying on your body, or carrying on your bike, or a bit of both.  We have a great selection of commuter bags and racks.  Stop in and ask our staff what will work best for you and your bike.
4. Locking your bike.  Don't plan on locking your bike up with a cable lock.  we are running a special at the store to trade in your cable lock for a $5.00 credit off of a Kryptonite u-lock.  Please take advantage of it.
5. Bring a Friend. If riding to work is a new thing for you, talk a friend or co-worker into joining you. Having a second "team member" helps each of you stay motivated and gives you someone to share the fun with. If you are already a pro at riding to work, volunteer to escort a first-timer as they start commuting. They will appreciate your knowledge and feel more comfortable having you as their safety net.