If you live within 10 miles of your workplace, bicycling is a great way to get to work. It's fun, great for your health, less expensive than most other alternatives, and is frequently the fastest way to commute.

In celebration of New York City's Bike Month (May), Bike New York will present two Bike Commuting 101 classes open to the general public. No pre-registration is required and classes will not include any actual riding. Attend one of the presentations, though, and you'll leave with oodles of information on ways you can make your bike commute more comfortable, more efficient, and safer. And giveaways!

Year-round, our Bike Commuting presentation is available to work groups to help get employees started as bike commuters. Presentation time: Approximately one hour.

Course Content

• Selecting a bike 
• What to wear (helmets, bike clothes, being visible) 
• Gear for carrying cargo, riding after dark, and bad weather 
• Choosing the best route 
• Parking and locking your bike 
• Taking care of your body during and after the bike commute 
• Co-workers' perceptions of cyclists and bike commuters

Note: No bicycling is involved in this seminar.