Bicycle Commuting is an excellent way to combine your physical activity with your daily commute to the office, school or transit station. And imagine sailing past all of that traffic – you might just get to work quicker on your bicycle than you do in your car! You will certainly save money on fuel, parking, and vehicle maintenance.

Bicycle commuting can lower your stress level by offering the opportunity to slow down and get out of the gridlock. You will arrive at work energized and alert, and free of the tension associated with rush-hour traffic. Of course, not every work location is conducive to bicycle commuting, but you may be able to devise a creative multi-modal combination of bicycle, public transit, and personal vehicle commuting that changes the way you experience your workday.

Bicycle Commuting is an excellent way to combine your physical activity with your daily commute to the office, school or transit station. And imagine sailing past all of that traffic – you might just get to work quicker on your bicycle than you do in your car! You will certainly save money on fuel, parking, and vehicle maintenance.

Bicycle commuting can also lower your stress level by offering the opportunity to slow down and get out of the gridlock. You will arrive at work energized and alert, and free of the tension associated with rush-hour traffic. Of course, not every work location is conducive to bicycle commuting exclusively, but with careful planning to select a bike route, you should be able to devise a creative multi-modal strategy that includes a healthy and practical combination of bicycle, public transit, and personal vehicle commuting.

Yes, you can change the way you experience your work commute from drudgery to a fun, healthy, and even social experience.

Getting to work by bicycle does require extra effort, and getting started can be off-putting at first; you may need to purchase rain gear and carry bags, pack your work clothes, and leave a bit earlier to allow for changing and shower time.

Your employer may be open to flexible hours to accommodate your new mode of travel (after all, they will benefit too). Many employers have showers and locker rooms on site, and companies will often add them if they are requested. Other employers offer discount health-club memberships, which can serve this purpose.

You will also need to consider safe, covered and secure bike storage and locking practices, to protect yourself from bicycle theft. Many employers already provide these items as well, or will if you ask for them!

And there is probably new gear you will want to purchase to make your life a bit easier and enhance your ability to be an all-weather bike commuter.

Once you get started, you’ll discover that b icycle c ommuting p rovides satisfying personal mind, body and spiritual health benefits  that are well worth your time and effort investments.

The following sites offer tips on bicycle commuting:
http://circlecitybicycles.com/commute.htm
http://www.runmuki.com/commute/
A newsgroup about bicycle commuting