Some great reasons for getting around by bike:
Even in the rain it’s not a problem because I have rain
gear and I’m not out there long enough to get really wet. I love the
feeling of the cool fresh air on my face at the end of the day. That
first little hill always makes me smile. ~from Charlotte
I ride every day regardless of the weather since I no longer
have a car. This is my first winter riding and it is going great. My favorite part about riding is that when I arrive home after a
long day at work, my stress has melted away and I feel refreshed and ready to
spend the evening with my family.
~from Yoshi
And some tips from commuters who are out there doing it year-round:
My best tip for winter cycling is to take the long way home. It's too dark by 5:30 to safely ride a heavy traffic road in rush hour. However, finding back roads to ride at a casual pace helps to keep me in the saddle day after day. Oh, don't underestimate the fantastic services provided by Intercity Transit through highly congested areas!!!! ~from Abe
I’ve been a bike commuter off and on for decades—only doing the
year-round thing since 2008. The keys for me were good lights, a commute that
is mostly off busy roads, and a work schedule that keeps me within ½ an hour of
sunrise/sunset. While I don’t ride in slippery conditions (no snow or ice for
me!), I’m not deterred by rain, wind, sleet, or cold/dry (at least until it
gets below 25, and then I wimp out). ~from Melanie
