LET S ROLL! MARCH 2012 WEBINAR
TECH TIPS To hear us, turn up speakers or headset volume. Your microphone is muted. Answer polls and ask questions using the controls at the top right of your screen. Can t see the whole screen? Adjust resolution to 1024 x 786 pixels or lower. Webinar is being recorded; a link will be emailed to you tomorrow. 2
OVERVIEW This is how WE roll Bike Laws, Travel Time, Routing Bikes & Equipment, Safety, Cyclist feedback Valley Bike Month Resources 3
THIS IS HOW WE ROLL! Tazmine Loomans Matt Eisele Commutes around 5 miles daily Office = coffee shops, parks, client sites Cycling +/- 2 years Commutes 9 miles each way Glendale to North Phoenix Cycling +/- 1 year 4
WHY COMMUTE BY BIKE?
THIS IS HOW WE ROLL! Taz 1. Saved $745 in 1 year 2. Avoided 295 pounds greenhouse gasses 3. Burned 41,600 calories Matt 1. Saved $1,341 in 1 year 2. Avoided 531 pounds greenhouse gasses 3. Burned 112,320 calories Sources: 1. American Automobile Association, Your Driving Costs 2011; 2. www.sharetheride.com; 3. www.livestrong.com 6
TIPS FROM CYCLISTS What s the biggest advantage? One advantage is the smug feeling I get when I bike by the gas station. I only have to gas up my Tahoe every 5 or 6 weeks! Steve B., 4.5 miles More time for family/self by NOT having to go to a health club after I get home. Brian F., 15 miles It s fun and keeps you in the present moment. Mike S., 15 miles 7
ARIZONA BICYCLE LAWS http://azleg.gov/arizonarevisedstatutes.asp search for bicycle Same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles ARS 28-735 Three-foot law Motorists must allow 3 feet clearance when passing bicyclists Ride as far right as practicable. Move left to avoid debris, pass another cyclist, make a left turn, or if too narrow to share the lane Ride no more than two abreast on roadways 8
MORE ARIZONA BIKE LAWS White front headlight visible from 500 feet & red rear reflector visible from 300 feet required dusk to dawn No clingons One rider per seat Parents responsible for their kids behavior 9
3/28/12 webinar ESTIMATING TRAVEL TIME My bike commute is 8 miles and takes me about 40 minutes. In the winter I do it in my work clothes; in the summer I wear bike clothes and ride a more efficient bike. Jonce W. 10
CHOOSING A ROUTE Ideal bike route is almost never the same as your driving route Practice on a weekend to gauge timing and directions Don t forget parks, canal banks, green belts! 11
CHOOSING A ROUTE Printed maps available to order or download at http://publications.app1.valleymetro.org/ - Regional, Tempe, Mesa, Glendale Google Maps click the bike icon before you click Get Directions 12
RIDE THE RIGHT BIKE Fat Tire Flyer or Road Racer Size matters Buy the best you can afford Bike Shop vs. Big Box Great AZ Bike swap April 14 in Mesa Details at www.azbikefest.org 13
MUST-HAVE EQUIPMENT Helmet Reduces chance of brain injury by 88% Water Bottle or backpack Lock Buy a good one Headlight & rear reflector required dusk to dawn 14
NICE TO HAVE Win bragging rights! Be the first to name this item and its use. 15
CYCLISTS RESPOND Beside your bike, what s your most important commuting tool? Panniers. Mike S, 15 miles A rack with saddle bags instead of a back pack. It lowers your center of gravity and is easier on your back. Robin R., 6.5 miles What surprised you about bike commuting? It became easier the more often I did it! Brian F., 15 miles I arrive at work feeling not exhausted, but exhilarated! Maureen D., 13 miles My light rail pass. Jonce W., 8 miles 16
SAFE CYCLING Ride on the right with traffic Be predictable Signal turns, act like a car Be visible Light, bright, reflective Be attentive No head phones or ear buds 17
TIPS FROM CYCLISTS You don t have to do your whole commute by bike. If you re not sure of your abilities, pick a halfway point and take a bus or car to or from there. Brian F., 15 miles Don t be afraid to start! Jonce W., 8 miles The right clothes make you more comfortable. There s a reason for those padded spandex shorts! Dawn C., 12 miles Give it time, always follow the rules of the road - they apply to both motor vehicles and bicycles. Eric P., 10 miles I leave a pair of shoes at work. Reed K., 17 miles 18
WHAT ARE THESE? 19
THINK INSIDE THE BOX! Bike lockers protect from sun, theft, vandals Lockers are first come first served Bring your own lock Don t leave items overnight Connect to transit Go to www.valleymetro.org, search Bike Locker for a list 20
FRESHENING UP Clean sweat doesn t smell Shower before you leave home Slow down last 5-10 minutes riding Ziploc bag + baby wipes + alcohol = instant shower! Consider driving to work and leaving clothes, accessories & toiletries for the days you bike 21
VALLEY BIKE MONTH Events valley-wide, including: Rides Safety rodeos Art tours Classes & Summits Bike to Work & School Day Details at www.valleymetro.org/bike_month 22
BIKE TO WORK DAY Wednesday, April 18 Group rides in Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Phoenix! Details at valleymetro.org Contact VM Business Services to set up an event of your own. 23
GREAT BIKE CHASE 15 th Annual Sunday, April 22 Self guided rides to Chase Field. Design your own or join a group! Discounted D-Backs tickets support Rack Em Up program T-shirts, prizes, safety activities! Riders 12 & under walk the warning track before the game 24
Free, attended bike parking at ALL D-Backs home games in April FREE BIKE VALET! Summit at Copper Square, 310 S. 4 th Street Selling and renting luxury condos in the urban heart of Phoenix - ask for a tour! Opens 2 hours before game; closes 1 hour after www.summitatcoppersquarehoa.com 25
WIN FREE STUFF! Register and track trips at www.sharetheride.com ANY cycling April 1 30 counts! Prizes include tune ups, equipment, Desert Botanical Garden passes, hotel stays, and Free! 26
JUMP IN! Valley Metro: Valley Bike Month, bike maps, bike locker locations, lunch & learn sessions www.valleymetro.org, sday@valleymetro.org Arizona Bicycle Club Group rides, forums, newsletter: www.azbikeclub.com Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists Classes, advocacy: www.cazbike.org City Bike Coordinator: Many cities have a designated point of contact. Email sday@valleymetro.org to find yours 27