Use the same map that the local bike shops are on. If you aren't sure which streets will take you through to your destination, a quick look at the online map may be of help. Of course you can't always see if the road is brick or not. You have to try the route to know for sure. I enjoy exploring new routes. Try the new route this weekend. Check the time it takes to bike to work. It may be faster than you expect. Even new riders find that it only adds a few minutes to the drive. For some the bike will be faster! You get to park very close to the door of your building.
May is Bike Month!The League of American Bicyclists (LAB) is promoting Bike-to-Work Week 2012 from May 14-18 and Bike-to-Work Day on Friday, May 8. Locally, we are celebrating Bike to Work Day on May 1st.
Learn More from CU BikersWILLconnect has some great educational videos featuring Champaign-Urbana bicycle enthusiasts.
Local Bike ShopsYour LBS can help get you going by either overhauling your old bike or by setting you up with a BRAND NEW ONE! And remember, any money you spend on your bike will be money saved on gas and oil!
The Bike Project of Urbana-ChampaignThe Bike Project co-op offers a space, tools, and community to repair bikes, share knowledge, hold classes, and advocate for bikes in Urbana-Champaign.
Champaign County BikesCCB tries to keep upcoming bicycling events front and center. There is a calendar, routes, links to useful information, articles, and even a few photos in the gallery.
Prairie Cycle ClubPCC members love to ride! They also keep events highlighted so watch their site and join the club.
The LawBicycles are vehicles and are afforded the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles. Remember the safest place is on the street going in the same direction as the other traffic.
Get your bike ready
You've got a few days (and a weekend) to dust it off, air up, patch or replace flat inner tubes, lube the chain, adjust the brakes, etc. I really like having a rack and saddle bags to put my laptop, lunch, and clean shirt in. I wear a T-shirt while I ride and put the fresh shirt on once I get to the office. A backpack will work.