Bike touring forces you to enjoy the journey by moving slowly en route to your campsite or hotel. You will notice the natural flora and fauna and unique terrain, meet local people, and immerse yourself in different cultures by visiting small towns and tasting local food specialties. If this sounds like the perfect vacation for you, read on!
Every weekday, Piaw drops his children at school before heading to SAP where he works as a Software Engineer. In addition to being a dedicated bike commuter, Piaw is a blogger, author and expert in the field of bike touring.
Craig Moro, Program Manager for Global Workplace Solutions at Varian Medical Systems, gets ready for his workday while riding the bus to work.
Now that we’re entering the spring season , it’s time to dust off the cobwebs, and give that commuter bike some TLC. Here’s a quick checklist for getting your bike ready to roll again after the winter hiatus.
Rain is notorious for bedeviling the Bay Area commute. Freeways back up; buses get delayed, and TNCs resort to surge pricing. One way to avoid transportation woes during the rainy season is to hop on a bike. Fair-weather cyclists often find biking in the rain quite doable, especially with a little determination and a positive attitude (although the right bike, gear help tremendously).
Check out our in-house bike map or read on for ways to ride to work that will take you off car-clogged streets and allow you to enjoy a stress-free commute.
Yvonne Mills, Director of Administration for the Palo Alto Office of Morrison & Foerster, has always been a big advocate of public transportation!
Choosing the right children’s bike can be a daunting task, especially given the different approaches to learning to ride and the endless number of models to assess. Learn how to find the right ride for your little one!
Biking anywhere for the first time can be intimidating. Taking unfamiliar public transit can be equally nerve-wracking. So it’s not surprising that some commuters get stuck when considering taking their bikes on Caltrain.