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This presentation is courtesy of the League of Michigan Bicyclists . LMB is a member supported, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting bicycling and the rights of bicyclists on the roadways in Michigan since in 1981. Spartan Bicycle Commuting Seminar Sept. 7, 2011. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
This presentation is courtesy of the League of Michigan League of Michigan
BicyclistsBicyclists. LMB is a member supported, non-profit
organization dedicated to promoting bicycling and the
rights of bicyclists on the roadways in Michigan since in
1981.
This version of the presentation has been modified by the
Mid-Michigan Active Transportation Mid-Michigan Active Transportation Alliance Alliance
Spartan Bicycle Commuting Seminar
Sept. 7, 2011
Bike Commuting
Why do you want to Bike Commute?
• Save money on gas• Health • Environment
Calculate your positive impacts (money, calories, pollution) at:
http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/bike/
Bicycle Styles
Bicycle Styles
Bicycle StylesRecumbent:•Upside: Ergonomically correct•Downsides: Costly, heavier, longer
Electric-assisted:•Upside: Added power•Downsides: Costly, heavier, more complicated
Bike Fit
• Seat Height
For Your Bike:Tires
• Knobby vs slick (semi-slick)
• Narrow vs wide
• High pressure vs low pressure
• Lightweight vs heavy duty
For Your Bike
• Fenders
•Rear rack
For Your Bike
• Mirror
•Bike bell
For Your Bike:Tire Pump, Patch Kit, Tool
Set
For Your Bike
Locks
For Your Bike
• Water bottle & cage
•Bike computer
Helmets: Importance, Proper Fit
• Helmet
• Proper Fit
BE CONSPICUOUS
Being SeenREAR RED LIGHTS, REFLECTORS,
BLINKING LIGHTS,
REFLECTIVE TAPE FOR YOUR BIKE, BAGS, BACKPACK, JACKET, VEST…
FRONT WHITE LIGHTS
Wet Conditions Maintain Clear Vision:
Clear glasses or safety glasses.
Stay Warm: waterproof, breathable jacket and pants.
Stay Visible!!
Ride and brake carefully… roads can get slick and brakes can slip when they are wet.
Riding After Dark Try to avoid it.
BE SHINY! Front white light, red rear light, blinking light… reflective tape… light colored clothing.
Reduce Your Speed: especially on road you don’t know well.
Stay Alert: pay close attention to your surrounding and motorists.
Where to Ride and Why
Lower Number=ACCIDENT LESS LIKELYHigher Number =ACCIDENT MORE LIKELY
Selecting Your RouteAlternatives to busy roads…
TCBA Cross Town Routes:www.biketcba.org/maps/Hrosstown.html
Bike Lansing Listserve [email protected]
Mapping Programwww.gmap-pedometer.com
Google Maps maps.google.com/maps
Clothing
Basic clothing• Highly visible(Green, Yellow,
or Orange Jackets/Vests are a good idea!!)
• Lightweight and comfortable
Optional clothing• Bike shorts• Bike Gloves• Pant straps• Bike shoes • Rain gear• Safety vest
How to carry “stuff”
Back pack
Messenger bag
How to carry “stuff”
Rack pack
How to carry “stuff”
Panniers
Handlebar bag
How to carry “stuff”
Baskets – rear or front
How not to carry “stuff”
YES
NO
How to pack “Stuff”• Clothes
o Water proof bag
How to pack “Stuff”• Clothes
o Water proof bag o Roll
How to pack “Stuff”• Clothes
o Water proof bag o Rollo Permanent press/wrinkle free –
carry on bikeo Dry cleaned or ironed –
carry in car or bicycle garment bag that allows clothes to hang over rear rack.
How to pack “Stuff”• Items best to leave at your place
of work o Shoeso Toiletry items
• Carrying keys, wallet, cell phone, glasses, etc.
• Carrying Laptops and/or file folders
Rider Etiquette• Hand signals
• Trail/sidewalk o When passing – call out “on your left”o Yield to pedestrians
• Communicationo Greet other bicyclists with a hello and a
wave
Emergency Info
Photo ID
Cell Phone
Mace/Pepper Spray or Dog Whistle for Unfriendly Dogs
Good idea to take these with you!
QUESTIONS?