http://bikingtowork.wordpress.com/2008/08/29/starting-over/ How one St. Louis native began commuting to work on a bike. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:35:58 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://bikingtowork.wordpress.com/2008/08/29/starting-over/#comment-6 bikingtowork Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:19:09 +0000 http://bikingtowork.wordpress.com/?p=98#comment-6 I have to be honest, the wicking of spandex materials do help considerably in the heat. I'm always trying to wear as little as possible in the heat. I keep a change of clothes, a wet and dry towel with me. I've got a front and rear light that really help as well. And I'm always trying to take up the right half of the lane, as if I am in a car. Signaling has been no problem these days, as I've grown much more accustomed to balancing while signaling. Thanks for the helpful tip on the previous comment about keeping my frustration in check. The last thing I need is someone with road rage hassling me. Would you be interested in contributing an article based around your expertise? After 25 years, you are obviously able to lend a wealth of experience. I have to be honest, the wicking of spandex materials do help considerably in the heat. I’m always trying to wear as little as possible in the heat. I keep a change of clothes, a wet and dry towel with me. I’ve got a front and rear light that really help as well. And I’m always trying to take up the right half of the lane, as if I am in a car. Signaling has been no problem these days, as I’ve grown much more accustomed to balancing while signaling. Thanks for the helpful tip on the previous comment about keeping my frustration in check. The last thing I need is someone with road rage hassling me.
Would you be interested in contributing an article based around your expertise? After 25 years, you are obviously able to lend a wealth of experience.

]]> http://bikingtowork.wordpress.com/2008/08/29/starting-over/#comment-5 Brian Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:41:13 +0000 http://bikingtowork.wordpress.com/?p=98#comment-5 Hi. Just some "tips" from a long-time (25 years now?) cyclist. Motorists seem to respect "plainclothes" riders more than kitted-out racers. For such a short commute, consider non-spandex clothes. Bright colors are good for visibility. Get a rear rack and pannier (saddlebag), so you're not lugging everything on your back and sweating through your shirt. Lights! Good lights are expensive, but worth it. I light up my bike day and night...I prefer Dinotte lights, your mileage may vary. Act like you're a car. Take the lane when you need to for safety, signal, obey traffic laws. Keep spare deodorant, socks, undies, belt - maybe a full spare change of clothes at work. Just in case. Keep riding! Hi. Just some “tips” from a long-time (25 years now?) cyclist.
Motorists seem to respect “plainclothes” riders more than kitted-out racers. For such a short commute, consider non-spandex clothes. Bright colors are good for visibility.
Get a rear rack and pannier (saddlebag), so you’re not lugging everything on your back and sweating through your shirt.
Lights! Good lights are expensive, but worth it. I light up my bike day and night…I prefer Dinotte lights, your mileage may vary.
Act like you’re a car. Take the lane when you need to for safety, signal, obey traffic laws.
Keep spare deodorant, socks, undies, belt – maybe a full spare change of clothes at work. Just in case.
Keep riding!

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