生活百科騎自行車上班8條建議

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Save money on gas, get fit, and speed past gridlocked cars with this green commuting routine.

You Will NeedBicycle
Helmet
Front and rear lights
Safety vest
Air pump
Patch kit or extra tube
Backpack or basket
Clothes to ride in
Knowledge of traffic laws
Watch
Storage space
Washcloth or baby wipes
Deodorant
Cologne or perfume
Poncho or rain suit (optional)
Public transit (optional)

Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.

Step 1: Get the right bike      適合自己的自行車
Get a road bicycle that fits you properly. When seated you should be able to comfortably reach the handlebars, and your knee should have a 30 degree bend when the pedal is at its lowest position.

Step 2: Get the gear      安全設備齊全
Get a helmet and other safety equipment including front and rear lights, and a reflective safety vest for riding at night.

Step 3: Stock up       工具存儲齊全
Stock a backpack for the commute with necessities like a bike lock, air pump, and a patch kit or extra tube. Make sure to save room for your work clothes. For any additional cargo, put a basket on your bike.

Consider packing a poncho or rain suit for wet weather.

Step 4: Wear proper attire       穿著適合的衣服
Wear the right attire for the ride. This isn’t the Tour de France, so spandex and cleats aren’t necessary. Wear comfortable clothes that breathe and won’t restrict movement. Depending on the weather, you may only need to change shirts.

Step 5: Learn to ride in traffic      注意交通規(guī)則
Get comfortable with riding on the road by reading up on traffic laws. Then, start riding streets that aren’t very busy, slowly working your way up to heavier traffic if you need to navigate crowded roads on your route.
 
Step 6: Practice riding to work      鍛煉騎自行車上班
Plan a route and practice riding to work on a weekend. Time yourself; then add 10 minutes, so you don’t feel rushed when you first try the route on a weekday.

Incorporate public transit for long commutes. Many buses have bike racks and most subways and trains allow bicycles on board.

Step 7: Store your bike at work      上班時要存儲自行車
Find a place to store your bike when you get to work. Keep it in a storage closet, or if you have your own roomy office, store it there. If you can’t keep the bike inside, lock it up outside and take the front wheel with you to prevent theft.

Step 8: Freshen up       及時清洗自行車

Freshen up after your ride with a toiletry kit you leave at work. Wipe down with a washcloth or disposable wipes, apply deodorant, change into your work clothes, and spray on a little cologne or perfume. Now you’re ready to work after an invigorating start to your day!

Research shows that trips of three miles or less are actually quicker by bike than by car.

[重點詞匯]

attire
 n.1.服裝，衣服
   It is appropriate that everyone be suitably attired.
   人人穿戴得體是恰當?shù)摹?br />    He had no intention of changing his mode of attire.
   他無意改變著裝方式。
   Her attention was attracted by his peculiar attire.
   他那奇特的服裝引起了她的注意。
 vt.1.使穿上衣服；使穿上盛裝
   The bride was attired in white.
   新娘穿一身潔白的禮服。

backpack
  
  n.1.(指登山者、步行者使用或背小孩時使用的)背包, (有輕金屬框的)箱形背包
  vi.1.背著背包徒步旅行

gear

  n.1.用具, 設備, 衣服
    They put the hunting gear into the boat.
    他們把打獵工具放在小船上。