Have you noticed any extra activity or bike presence in your community due to National Bike Month being observed (in the U.S.)? The League of American Bicyclists has promoted cycling awareness and bike-related events throughout the month, including Bike to School Day, where over 1,3oo schools in all 50 U.S. states took part.
But, great news! It can be bike-to-school and bike-to-work day all year round! No need to limit it to just one day in May. Cycling is an awesome activity and there are many benefits and reasons to go biking as often as you can.
If you tried the bike-to-work or school thing and loved it and are considering making it a habit, there are things you'll need to be a regular bike commuter. Does riding on public roads make you nervous? Here are ways to stay safe in traffic as well as to help ensure your visibility on the bike.
Links:
- Why Ride a Bike? Five Reasons
- Bike Commuter Essentials
- Ride Safe in Traffic
- How to be Visible on the Bike
- Options for Carrying your Laptop
All-Season Riding
- Staying Warm in Cool Weather
- Staying Cool in Hot Weather
- Don't Sweat Cooler Weather
- How to Keep Your Feet Warm
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It's easy to buy a cheap lock. You can go to Wal-Mart or wherever and get a low-end lock for ten bucks or less. But let's face it: if you've got a bike that's worth locking up, it's certainly worth spending a few more bucks to be sure that the bike will actually be there when you get back.
You may have watched the Tour of California this week. Peter Sagan and Teejay van Garderen have had big success, and it's still anybody's race heading into the weekend. Maybe you've been following the Giro d'Italia which runs this whole month, a race on par with the Tour de France. The big names are there too, including 
May is designated as National Bike Month. If you haven't been on a bike for a while (or perhaps haven't ridden ever) never fear. You have plenty of good pointers here to