Si’s Take on Bike Commuting

April 17, 2006 on 3:00 pm | In Lifestyle |

It’s costing more and more everyday to drive your car to work and run your daily errands. The obvious reason is the price of gas, not mention the lives of American-influenced soldiers lost over in the middle east. What are we fighting for??? How did their sand get on top of our oil? hmmm…

Owners and employees at BioWheels have been commuting on their bikes for years, long before these high gas prices of today. We mainly ride because we love to ride our bikes and enjoy the workout we get passing backed-up traffic. Taking back roads to avoid traffic on the way to work is so energizing. We would much rather ‘burn fat not oil” and be “one less car” and show up to work with a smile on our faces knowing that we just got a free dose of exercise on our zero emission vehicle. Why do people drive cars exclusively? I suppose stretch pants, a land full of pharmaceuticals & lack of concern for our environment help answer that question.

If you are ready to work on your health & put the human element back into your urban landscape, you’ll want a bike for commuting.

BioWheels has you covered. We have bikes from Jamis, Scott, GT, Schwinn, Breezer, and Independent Fabrications. The staff can help you choose the right bike for you.

I need to add that the Breezer brand of bike is a “out of box” commuter with all the bells and whistles: rack, fenders, lights, and lock come stock with all Breezers!

If you have a bike to resurrect, BioWheels has everything you need to turn your new bike or old bike into a practical mode of transportation. It would be wise to equipe your bike with a rack and panier bags to carry your nessesities. Tail light and head light is the law after dark. Fenders will be praised when the roads are wet. Also commuter specific tires are worth their $$, they provide a puncture resistant casing and a stiffer sidewall for handling the extra weight. You may also want to personalize your bike with a different handlebar with different hand positions, such as mustache bars, riser bars, flat bar with bar ends, drop bars, etc…

Cycling specific clothing can make your ride more enjoyable too. High-tech clothing choices at BioWheels can keep you comfy in all kinds of weather. We are stocked up with breathable “Wind Stopper” products from “Gore” such as jackets, pants, gloves, booties,and helmet covers to keep you warm and dry.

Check out the photos of the bikes BioWheels employees ride and also the Breezers, GTs, Schwinns, Jamis, Scott, and Independent Fab.

I can’t wait to ride to work!!!
-Si Ezolt