Green Tip: How to Bike to Work (without all the sweat)

[achexango]

You left your helmet in the Starbucks bathroom...

[ChRiSiMoN]

Or you can use a bike and don't be such a lazy ass.

[dantemn]

lol so i need to carry extra underpants

[romanosalvatore]

I have a shower at work :)

[magpiemaniac]

Gee, that's just smell, er, I mean swell.

[Charles2337]

Or you can buy a scooter.

[scatcat1994]

Or you could just buy a car.

[Commando303X]

Slip into a Starbucks bathroom? Isn't that what hobos do...?

[zytrik]

she is sooo hot

[LadyDorien]

lol why wear helmets

[geekboyII]

Just in case you happens to put your head through the rear windshield of a taxi that suddenly stops in front of you.

I would have gotten more that seven stitches in my face if i hadn't worn my helmet that day.

[Jjamesworld]

bet...

[pennengineer]

My biggest tips:

--Get a rack, basket or panniers. Letting your bike rather than your back carry your bag for you saves you energy and avoids the back-sweat problems of backpacks and messenger bags. I use a messenger bag but always put it in my pannier when riding.

--Slow down! It's not necessary to go full speed every time you're on a bike. Going at a more modest pace shouldn't produce more sweat than walking normally.

[dollydagger509]

I agree! When I first started riding my bike to work a couple months ago, I would put my groceries in my backpack, but it started putting strain on me. I bought a basket to put on the front of my bike and love it! In addition to this, I have lost 25 pounds since I started riding my bike. Only 140 more to go! HA! :D

[fullmetalcornflake]

Great Job! I usually keep a full set of clothes in my backpack to change into (I don't have panniers yet, so my backpack will have to suffice until it falls apart). I have found that dresses are alot easier to roll up and pack.

Also, if you want to avoid tangly hair from riding, invest in a bottle or two of detangler to keep in your desk at work. I swear by mine.

I didn't think of wearing a bandana to avoid helmet head but I did cut some bangs and they sure help...

[StreetfilmsVlog]

Nicely done!

[kmb31322]

Great Job!!

[morganmuir]

Awesome Dorothee! I'm going to pass this along to all the doctors who bike to work at SFGH (even though there's a shower here, lol) -- you're amazing!