With a fully equipped city bike–flat pedals, chain guard, fenders, lights, baskets and rack-mounted bags–riding to work is as simple as throwing a leg over and pedaling off in your work clothes. As you warm up, you can peel off a layer, stow it, and keep on rolling on. Happy Bike to Work Day, San Francisco Bay Area!
About the Bike Commute Diaries: In honor of National Bike Month, I’m sharing 31 short, sweet and surprising things I’ve discovered about bike commuting, one for each day in May. Happy National Bike Month!
