Bike Commuting
CHECKLIST

Environmentally friendly, good for your health, saves you money…
There’s a lot to be said for biking to work.

Practicalities

☐	Know the rules of biking on the road. If you don’t, learn them quick!

☐	Appraise your fitness level. A 10-mile ride to work when unfit will have a dramatic impact on your day. Consider shorter rides to build up your fitness levels.

☐	Learn how to mend a tire puncture and do minor bike repairs.

☐	Have a professional conduct a safety check and tune up on your bike.

Essentials

☐	Your bike

☐	A quality helmet

☐	Bike lights

☐	Wet weather gear

☐	Gloves

☐	Eye protection/sun glasses

☐	Bike shorts for longer distances

☐	Back pack

☐	Reflective and high visibility safety clothing

☐	First aid kit

☐	Bike repair kit: patch kit, pump (or CO2 inflator), multi-tool, spare tube

☐	Emergency contact information

☐	Bike lock

☐	Cell phone

Non-essentials (nice-to-haves)

☐	Head mounted flashlight

☐	Panniers, saddle bag

☐	Bike bell

☐	Cellphone mount

☐	Hat/buff/beanie

☐	Sunscreen and lip balm

What to keep at work

☐	Your work clothes (or carry them rolled up in your backpack)

☐	Toiletries, wet wipes, towel, and a washcloth

☐	Hairdryer

☐	Work shoes

Daily routine

☐	Do a basic bike safety check (tires, brakes, gears, chain, lights etc.)

☐	Double check you have everything on the essentials list

☐	Fill your water bottle

☐	Pack snacks to replenish your energy