taming the commute beast
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Taming The Commute Beast
Mike Wallenfels, CEO of Timbuk2
My CommuteLarkspur To SFO Novato to SFO
Why?Or….Why Not?
The NumbersPeople who commute by single-occupancy
motor vehicle: 91,064,400 (77.7%)
People whose commute is 1-5 miles each way: 33,988,000 (29%)
People whose commute is 10 miles or less each way: 59,772,000 (51%)
America's cars and trucks consume 10% of world's oil supply [League of American Bicyclists ]
The NumbersNew bicycle commuters can expect to lose
13 pounds their first year of bicycle commuting. [Bicycling Magazine]
Who’s Commuting Around The World? Japan 15% of commuters bicycle to workNetherlands 50% of commuters bicycleChina 77% commute by bike
Only 1.6% of U.S. commuters bicycle to work
FitnessThe real reason to motivate!
Fitness “Perspective”
Old View New View
Fitness FactsLarkspur to SFO
Distance: 20.23 mi
Time: 1hr 37min
Speed: 12.94 mi/hr
Calories: 1272
Novato to SFO
Distance: 37.62
Time: 2hr 44 min
Speed: 14 mi/hr
Calories: 2142
• Make your commute part of your fitness or training routine.
• Use training device or web site to track progress…one ride at a time
Apps
Tracking and Sharing
Save The PlanetAnother Car Off The Road
Save The PlanetOne ride at a time…
Over a year…. 110 Gallons of gas 2124 lbs of CO2 Carbon sequestered by 23.5 tree seedlings
grown for 10 years Undetermined reduced anxiety!
MoneyReal facts that help the cause
Car Commute 72 miles round trip
Gas/day: $13.92 (National Avg. 18 mpg at $3.48/gallon)
Bridge: $5 (Fastrack)
Total: $18.92 / day $94.60 / week $4,540 / year (48 wks)
24 Hour Fitness? Membership: $300 / year
Bike Commute
Bike – Bus combo Bus return home: $5.35 Total: $5.35 / day Savings: $13.57 / day
Drive – Bike – Ferry combo 28 miles round trip Gas/day: $5.41 Ferry: $7.85 Total: $13.26 / day Savings: $5.66 / day
Total Savings: $19.23 / week (2 rides) $923 / year (48 weeks)
Getting StartedTaming the beast
Planning Your Ride How many miles and when?
Fit your time and goals Time of day: To work, From work, or Both
Choosing your route Ask questions Resources: Bike groups, blogs, Google, and friends
Whatcha do when you get there? Clothes Washing
How do you get back (or visa versa)? Public transportation options…not just a bike! Bike > Bus > Bike Car > Bike > Bike > Ferry > Car
Choose Your RouteStreets and Paths Bike Lanes and Traffic
Bike Friendly Roads
Bike Paths
Bike Lanes
City Riding
Gear You NeedIt’s fun to buy stuff
What To Bring
• Keep it simple (light)
• Bike Necessities• Commute bike
• Pack / Bag / Pannier
• Lights: front and back
• Pump and tube
• Clothes: Cold, Rain, Hot, and “perfect”
• Work Necessities• Keep to a minimum
• Washing / Hygiene
• Work stuff…you have to bring home
• Lunch in…or dine out
Keeping MotivatedHow not to quit
Keeping MotivatedPlan: Schedule your week ahead AND put it
into your schedule. Create a rhythm.
Start Small: Once a months > once a week > twice a week > every day
Find a Partner: Find another commuter to get motivated with.
Gear Up: “No such thing as bad weather…only bad gear”
Check Weather: Check it and commit
Weather Apps
ResourcesSan Francisco Bicycle Coalition
Marin County Bicycle Coalition
Bay Area Bicycle Coalition
Bike To Work Day May 13th
Thank You! Questions??