Ditch Your Car. Ride Your Bike to Work.
There are millions of reasons to ride your bike to work. (a) you can't afford a car; (b) you enjoy risking your life every morning; (c) it's better for the planet; (d) it's more fun...Whatever your reason might be, here are some Dos and Don'ts for commuting to work in Chicago.
Step One: To be a true bike commuter, you need to look the part.
Give the ladies something to drool over by exposing the oh-so-sexy sliver of your calf between your rolled up jeans and your black socks.
Step Three: Purchase a brain bucket
There’s the right way…there’s the wrong way….and then, well and then there’s the bucket way…
Step Three and three quarters: DON'T wear a beret helmet
Le Tour de Dork French Beret Helmet (with Laser beams?)
For some reason I can envision this product being sold in SkyMall.
Step Four: Don't be that guy who talks on his phone while riding
(a) It’s dangerous.
(b) you look like a total jackass.
If you are really so important that you can’t go twenty minutes without talking on your phone, at least get a hands free device like this one.
The Working Bikes Cooperative is a non-profit organization that diverts bicycles from the waste stream in Chicago by repairing them for sale and charity.
The Working Bikes Cooperative is a non-profit organization that diverts bicycles from the waste stream in Chicago by repairing them for sale and charity.
Step Five: Randomly Inserted Gratuitous Boob Picture
Tip: There’s nothing more embarrassing than showing up to an important meeting with massive boob sweat.
Bring an extra shirt with you to work. You’ll want to change out into a fresh one once you reach your office.
Step Numero Cinco: Geeky Messenger Bag -- A Must!!
Up up down down left right left right B A select start.
Step Six: Put your crap in bags
Pack your lunch, you change of clothes, and your worky-type stuff into your saddle bags for your morning commute.
Step Two: Understand that Rules of Road No Longer Apply.
One great thing about commuting by bike is you no longer have to follow the rules of the road…It’s like a license to become a complete asshole. Stop signs become optional; red lights? Forget em…do whatever you want.
Join thousands of other bikers every four Friday of the month as they ride through the city shutting down the street to traffic. Fun if you’re a rider. Not so fun if you’re in a car, stuck in traffic.
Join thousands of other bikers every four Friday of the month as they ride through the city shutting down the street to traffic. Fun if you’re a rider. Not so fun if you’re in a car, stuck in traffic.
Step Three and a half: Don't purchase an actual brain bucket
This will not help you in a crash. It will only subject you to ridicule from neighborhood kids.
Watch out for metorites...
More dangerous than grizzly bears…
A hands-free celular device can save your life
Blue Tooth enthusiast, Mike Gaines.
Climate Cycle is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization that raises money to install solar panels in Chicago public schools by hosting bike-a-thon fundraising events.
Climate Cycle is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization that raises money to install solar panels in Chicago public schools by hosting bike-a-thon fundraising events.
Get your bike fixed. Get a tattoo. Get a tattoo while you’re getting your bike fixed. Genius!
Get your bike fixed. Get a tattoo. Get a tattoo while you’re getting your bike fixed. Genius!
Pros and cons of motorized bikes:
Pros: No bke shorts required.
Cons: Must have a handle bar mustache.
Pros and cons of motorized bikes:
Pros: No bke shorts required.
Cons: Must have a handle bar mustache.
Step Six point Five. Don't put your crap on one of these things.
Remember, don’t try to pack too much with you on your morning commute. It makes for difficult maneuvering around city streets.
Guides We Think You'll Like
About The Author
Lincoln Park
Burrito Eating Champion, Proud owner of the Sexiest JewFro in Lincoln Park
Explore
Categories In This Guide
Discussions