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This presentation is courtesy of the League of Michigan Bicyclists . LMB is a member supported, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting bicycling and the rights of bicyclists on the roadways in Michigan since in 1981. Spartan Bicycle Commuting Seminar Sept. 7, 2011. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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This presentation is courtesy of the League of Michigan League of Michigan
BicyclistsBicyclists. LMB is a member supported, non-profit
organization dedicated to promoting bicycling and the
rights of bicyclists on the roadways in Michigan since in
1981.
This version of the presentation has been modified by the
Mid-Michigan Active Transportation Mid-Michigan Active Transportation Alliance Alliance
Spartan Bicycle Commuting Seminar
Sept. 7, 2011
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Bike Commuting
Why do you want to Bike Commute?
• Save money on gas• Health • Environment
Calculate your positive impacts (money, calories, pollution) at:
http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/bike/
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Bicycle Styles
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Bicycle Styles
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Bicycle StylesRecumbent:•Upside: Ergonomically correct•Downsides: Costly, heavier, longer
Electric-assisted:•Upside: Added power•Downsides: Costly, heavier, more complicated
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Bike Fit
• Seat Height
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For Your Bike:Tires
• Knobby vs slick (semi-slick)
• Narrow vs wide
• High pressure vs low pressure
• Lightweight vs heavy duty
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For Your Bike
• Fenders
•Rear rack
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For Your Bike
• Mirror
•Bike bell
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For Your Bike:Tire Pump, Patch Kit, Tool
Set
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For Your Bike
Locks
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For Your Bike
• Water bottle & cage
•Bike computer
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Helmets: Importance, Proper Fit
• Helmet
• Proper Fit
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BE CONSPICUOUS
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Being SeenREAR RED LIGHTS, REFLECTORS,
BLINKING LIGHTS,
REFLECTIVE TAPE FOR YOUR BIKE, BAGS, BACKPACK, JACKET, VEST…
FRONT WHITE LIGHTS
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Wet Conditions Maintain Clear Vision:
Clear glasses or safety glasses.
Stay Warm: waterproof, breathable jacket and pants.
Stay Visible!!
Ride and brake carefully… roads can get slick and brakes can slip when they are wet.
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Riding After Dark Try to avoid it.
BE SHINY! Front white light, red rear light, blinking light… reflective tape… light colored clothing.
Reduce Your Speed: especially on road you don’t know well.
Stay Alert: pay close attention to your surrounding and motorists.
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Where to Ride and Why
Lower Number=ACCIDENT LESS LIKELYHigher Number =ACCIDENT MORE LIKELY
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Selecting Your RouteAlternatives to busy roads…
TCBA Cross Town Routes:www.biketcba.org/maps/Hrosstown.html
Bike Lansing Listserve [email protected]
Mapping Programwww.gmap-pedometer.com
Google Maps maps.google.com/maps
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Clothing
Basic clothing• Highly visible(Green, Yellow,
or Orange Jackets/Vests are a good idea!!)
• Lightweight and comfortable
Optional clothing• Bike shorts• Bike Gloves• Pant straps• Bike shoes • Rain gear• Safety vest
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How to carry “stuff”
Back pack
Messenger bag
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How to carry “stuff”
Rack pack
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How to carry “stuff”
Panniers
Handlebar bag
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How to carry “stuff”
Baskets – rear or front
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How not to carry “stuff”
YES
NO
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How to pack “Stuff”• Clothes
o Water proof bag
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How to pack “Stuff”• Clothes
o Water proof bag o Roll
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How to pack “Stuff”• Clothes
o Water proof bag o Rollo Permanent press/wrinkle free –
carry on bikeo Dry cleaned or ironed –
carry in car or bicycle garment bag that allows clothes to hang over rear rack.
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How to pack “Stuff”• Items best to leave at your place
of work o Shoeso Toiletry items
• Carrying keys, wallet, cell phone, glasses, etc.
• Carrying Laptops and/or file folders
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Rider Etiquette• Hand signals
• Trail/sidewalk o When passing – call out “on your left”o Yield to pedestrians
• Communicationo Greet other bicyclists with a hello and a
wave
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Emergency Info
Photo ID
Cell Phone
Mace/Pepper Spray or Dog Whistle for Unfriendly Dogs
Good idea to take these with you!
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QUESTIONS?