Comments on: Everything You Need to Know to Bike Like a Boss

By: fstopman

fstopman — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 00:40:12 +0000

In reply to RobD. RobD - A few years ago I started to write down what I had learned, in 40 years of cycling in traffic, about avoiding dangerous situations. Then I stumbled on the bicyclesafe website, and realized that someone else had already done it.

By: RobD

RobD — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 00:15:08 +0000

“What should I do to feel more confident?”
Read this; http://bicyclesafe.com/
A housemate of mine had recommended it when I first moved to Buffalo and began biking more often. This has not only informed how I commute via bike, but also how I drive

By: MarkB

MarkB — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 02:56:01 +0000

After several aborted tries to re-capture the passion of teen biking, I succeeded in the fall/winter of 2000, after taking a position s bike Assembler for local Walmart. In the fall of 2004, I sold my last car, and I average maybe 10 days a year traveling by bus (when surface conditions are TOO horrid, usually, January/February in NE Indiana). Work, bill-paying, small grocerying, fun rides with the kids (17 and 12, with a couple of 3-y-o’s who want to go along, too)…any local travel that needs to be done can and usually IS done by pedaling.

I don’t miss the car.

By: Gene

Gene — Sat, 02 May 2015 11:03:22 +0000

I live in Belgium and commute daily with my e-bike (20 miles a day). When we go to the store we use a cargobike so the kids can come along. Biking in the city changed our lives. We are healthy, always on time and save a lot of money! I would recommend it to everyone!

By: dan

dan — Sat, 02 May 2015 05:38:09 +0000

this is the best thing ever. thank you.

By: Sue Oaks

Sue Oaks — Fri, 01 May 2015 21:24:18 +0000

I have been cycling the 4.5 Kms to work since Feb this year. I wear my normal officey work clothes, stockings and shoes but pack my jacket in a bag and wear an active coat for the cooler weather. I adore my commute now as it is the quickest way to get to work as I don’t have to worry about (or pay for) parking and in fact I park about 10 metres from my work desk 🙂 !! If I change jobs again to something further from my house I am determined to park far enough away that I can take my bike and ride at Leary some of the distance too. Three times a week I also take my road bike out for a longer spin and overall I’m just a happier person for having cycling in my life.

By: Lepha

Lepha — Fri, 01 May 2015 14:45:31 +0000

I’m a big gal and got a cruiser with speeds , large seat so I could be in an upright sitting position not hunched over it took me going to the right shop tried several most wanted to sell me a mountain bike sturdier frame they said comfort and less pressure on knees and joints got me riding

By: Douglas Yardley

Douglas Yardley — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 20:50:20 +0000

If you use a bike for daily transportation it helps to get tires with good puncture resistance. I have paid up to $65 each for tires. It’s worth it.

By: Dissoluto

Dissoluto — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 23:49:20 +0000

First of all, the bicycle changed my life and it makes me happier every day. I really enjoy my commute to work, to buy errands and just for the pleasure of riding. But I can assure you that where I have my job “biking like a boss” would mean to quit cycling because no one else, boss or not, does it. 😉

By: Tracy

Tracy — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 04:14:28 +0000

Take a day to work out and try your route to work. Be sure to time it. It will always be that time no matter what the traffic is.