Comments on: Just One Trip

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:53:06 +0000

I think if people start with just one trip it is a good starting point for more and longer adventures on a bike.

When someone asks me about commuting they always respond with a statement about not having time or how far I travel. I always encourage them to plan a short bike trip to the park or somewhere fun. Bicycling can be contagious.

Thanks for the mention.

By: » the Daily Cyclist

» the Daily Cyclist — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:45:23 +0000

[...] at SpokesNSpin is asking people to give it a try and take one trip by bike. Think about it. It isn’t hard to [...]

By: bikingbristol

bikingbristol — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:01:59 +0000

I started bike commuting (and some rec riding) May 2008. I started slooow. The first day I drove 22 miles, parked at starbucks (drank some instant consciousness) and rode my bike 3 miles to work. I did that for about a week, expand to four miles, then seven, then twelve. Right now I ride about four days a week as a partial commuter (12 mile one way) and then ride 25 miles once a week. I’m loving it, learning lots along the way, and logging the miles on my blog. In the process I am getting to work, getting some exercise, getting thinner, and getting greener. Its a nice combo

By: RBK

RBK — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:42:02 +0000

Greetings!

Below is a link to a Washington Post article on DC’s new bike sharing program. One of the SmartBike stations is located at a Metro stop near my office

Program Will Start in Full Today

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/12/AR2008081202907.html?hpid=artslot

By: angie

angie — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:12:30 +0000

The library is the one place I can think of that I could go on a bike. Everywhere else would require roads that are terrifying enough in a car. But I do like to go to the library. If it’s not 90+ I try to walk there.

By: carey

carey — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:00:34 +0000

I go to the bank quite a bit during the week for my husband (have rental units) and make deposits for him. I will ride my bike and do that every time I make a deposit.

When the kids are back in school I’ll run errands with my bike as well…too bad I just sold our trailer I could of gone grocery shopping with it…

By the way you won something! Did you check it out yet?

By: karen

karen — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:39:02 +0000

Good post!!!

I prefer not to drive , here in the US, as you all drive on the opposite side of the road, to what I’m used to

As a result, I walk, bike or catch the bus everywhere.

Unfortunately, Reno is not as bike friendly as it could be. There are some roads that have bicycle lanes , but they are far and few between. I usually get round that by working out my route in advance and taking back streets as much as I can. if all else fails there is always the footpath.

I wish more people would take up biking, or even walking. I’ve been losing weight and feeling so much better. It’s sad how reliant Americans have become on their cars…

By: Josh

Josh — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:35:18 +0000

Its very important for everyone to live an active lifestyle. Bike riding helps you keep fit and you actually see place to. I live relatively close to where I work and take my bike there every day.