An introduction to commuting by bike for the beginner or a refresher for the experienced

1. Commuting by Bike
The Fun and Fit Way to get to Work
Prepared by: Diane E. Dupuis

2.  The bike
 Clothing and hygiene
 Road safety
 Carrying stuff
 Safe and secure bicycle parking
 Bicycle user groups
 Questions
Table of Contents
Commuting by Bike

3.  Choosing a bike
 Bike fit
 Maintenance and ABC quick check
 Bell, red rear light, white front light,
 Other equipment (recommended)
The Bike
Commuting by Bike

4.  Options for riding to work
 Personal hygiene
 Dressing for the weather
 Shoes
 Gloves
 Other accessories
Clothing and Hygiene
Commuting by Bike

5.  Rules of the road
 Manoeuvrability, Visibility, Predictability,
Communication (MVPC)
 Signalling – left, right, stop
 Pathway guidelines
 Collisions/incidents
 CAN-BIKE courses
 Route planning
Road Safety
Commuting by Bike

6.  Clothing, lunch, laptop
 Panniers versus backpacks
 Baskets and milk crates
 Trailers (for children and cargo)
Carrying Stuff
Commuting by Bike

7.  How to lock your bike
 Where to lock your bike
 Quick release items
Safe and Secure Bicycle Parking
Commuting by Bike

8.  What is a BUG?
 How to start one
Bicycle User Groups
Commuting by Bike

9.  City of Ottawa http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/
transportation-and-parking/cycling-safety
 Ontario MTO Bicycle Safety http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/
safety/bicycle-safety.shtml
Resources
Commuting by Bike

10. Questions
Commuting by Bike