As Washingtonian got ready for Friday’s Bike to Work Day, we realized we had enough bike-related content to fill an entire week. So fill a week we did. Here’s a rundown of all the bike-related articles we’ve published lately. As someone who’s been getting to work on two wheels since 2006, I sincerely hope they encourage you to try bike commuting. Sometimes it can be frustrating, but most of the time it’s one of the best parts of my day.
- How to Not Be an Obnoxious Cyclist: A happy commute begins with your attitude, says local bike-commuting guru Brian McEntee.
- See How Four Washingtonians Bike to Work: A collection of wisdom from local bike commuters, e.g., get “A very loud bell”!
- Quiz: Which Commuting Bike is Right for You?: An occasionally serious set of questions that could help you figure out what steed to choose. Visit your local bike shop to help refine the choice.
- How Capital Bikeshare Stacks Up Against Other Forms of Transportation: Depending on how far you’re going, Bikeshare can be an economical alternative to Metro. Another plus: You get to not be on Metro.
- 10 Creative, Design-Friendly Ways to Store a Bike: Bikes do not have to be clutter. Check out this sweet solution to incorporating them into your interior space.
Photo via Home-Designing.com - 17 Biking Apparel Pieces to Improve Your Ride on Bike to Work Day: Corollary to the above: Just because you ride a bike doesn’t mean you need to dress in Day Glo nylon gear that makes you look like a Bond supervillain’s henchman. How about this helmet–nice, right?
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Andrew Beaujon joined Washingtonian in late 2014. He was previously with the Poynter Institute, TBD.com, and Washington City Paper. He lives in Del Ray.
