Bike-to-Work Week

Today begins Bike-to-Work Week. Make a point of readying your clothes and cycling gear the night before and head to the office or school on your bike.

The Internet is full of information regarding bicycle commuting and cleanliness at work. Since the days are cooler in my area, I don't break much of a sweat on my ride. I shower before I head out and tie my hair back. When I get to work, I change into my work clothes, wet my hair if it needs help, and let it air dry before I do a final brushing. It's probably simpler than that for the guys.

My commuter isn't really a commuter. It's a cyclocross bike that I really do use for cyclocross and road riding as well. I carry a backpack when I commute. I put clean clothes, regular shoes, lunch, and whatever else I may need in it.

As a person who usually runs late, I have learned that packing my bag and laying out my clothes the night before helps me quite a bit. The less I have to do in the morning, the easier it is for me to get going and be on time. I am actually thinking about making a checklist so I don't have to deal with that nagging feeling I've forgotten something.

I have only one day of work this week. I will have to get up at 5 AM. on Tuesday morning and slowly come to life and breakfast so I can ride my bike to work. One day of work...and I will celebrate Bike-to-Work Week by doing just that - biking to work.