SubscribeToday’s release of the East Bay Express has a focus on Bike to Work month, with specific interest directed towards Bike to Work Day on May 10. If you’re in the Bay Area, I highly recommend picking up a copy of the newspaper.
There were two different stories that especially piqued my interest, and I wanted to share them with you.
Even experienced bike riders can sometimes find it difficult to pick out the right bike for them. Imagine the adventure for this East Bay Express writer, as she looked to pick up a great city cruiser. Your local bike shop should have some information about picking the right bike for yourself. The Alameda Bicycle shop located on Park Street has some information posted online.
As my Twitter friend Nate points out, there are even more cafes and local businesses supporting bike commuters. Read about progress for bike friendliness, plus a few bike parking safety rules listed in the story. For additional knowledge about safe bike parking, read the brief EBBC guide, and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) also published a short tutorial.
Bike community clearly isn’t going to be for everyone. It takes dedication and a passion for your bike, and is something that should be slowly eased into. Read up as much as you can, while asking friends on Twitter or Facebook, and get out there while giving it a shot.
