Comments on: 30 day challenge begins: biking to work http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/bike-to-work/ neat fun stuff Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:30:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Michael Davidhttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/bike-to-work/#comment-393275 Michael David Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:05:29 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=2779#comment-393275 A wonderful idea, I wonder how hard it would be for Google to create a bike to work day for everyone say once a month to start. If a progressive company like Google could do it, it would be bound to spread. A wonderful idea, I wonder how hard it would be for Google to create a bike to work day for everyone say once a month to start. If a progressive company like Google could do it, it would be bound to spread.

]]> By: Portland Michaelhttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/bike-to-work/#comment-360152 Portland Michael Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:51:18 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=2779#comment-360152 Reminds me of the Sufi practice of "taking an aim". Provoking personal growth by specifying a measureable, realistic goal, that will provoke growth (if not awakening you to how unconscious you are), and will occur for a given period of time, and declared publicly. Reminds me of the Sufi practice of “taking an aim”. Provoking personal growth by specifying a measureable, realistic goal, that will provoke growth (if not awakening you to how unconscious you are), and will occur for a given period of time, and declared publicly.

]]> By: Fat Loss Planhttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/bike-to-work/#comment-359527 Fat Loss Plan Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:04:00 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=2779#comment-359527 Great idea Matt! You're not only saving gas and helping the environment but your also helping your health. I have started walking or biking for 30 minutes a day around lunchtime. It's amazing what it does for your energy throughout the rest of the day! Great idea Matt! You’re not only saving gas and helping the environment but your also helping your health. I have started walking or biking for 30 minutes a day around lunchtime. It’s amazing what it does for your energy throughout the rest of the day!

]]> By: Philip Shawhttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/bike-to-work/#comment-358604 Philip Shaw Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:51:51 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=2779#comment-358604 "Dry in July" for me! No booze, not one drop til 1 August. This is a serious challenge... Very curious to see how much better if feel. Cheers, Philip “Dry in July” for me!
No booze, not one drop til 1 August. This is a serious challenge…
Very curious to see how much better if feel.
Cheers,
Philip

]]> By: Mike Templetonhttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/bike-to-work/#comment-358243 Mike Templeton Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:38:37 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=2779#comment-358243 Like your 30 day challenge this month! I am a biker myself. I decided to recommit to biking and am riding to work so far 7 straight days with a little extra added on each day. I Definitely feel a lot better, am saving a little gas, and also leaving a little smaller carbon footprint.Keep it up!Mike Like your 30 day challenge this month! I am a biker myself. I decided to recommit to biking and am riding to work so far 7 straight days with a little extra added on each day. I Definitely feel a lot better, am saving a little gas, and also leaving a little smaller carbon footprint.

Keep it up!

Mike

]]> By: Javaun Moradihttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/bike-to-work/#comment-358056 Javaun Moradi Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:47:53 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=2779#comment-358056 I'm so excited you're giving bike commuting a try! My wife and I used to ride everyday but now have to rotate since one of us has to take our 4 month old to daycare. Still, it's the best way to start/finish each day.A few points gleaned from my wife's EPA coworkers and our NPR bike commuters: - talk to the die-hard commuters at your office and get any local tips (traffic, roads, Google amenities) that they can offer. - Try to shift as much of your routine as possible to the office. The less you have to cart each day, the happier you'll be. If you can get a locker and a shower, keep all your toiletries and at least a few pairs of shoes there. A lot of folks at my office leave all their clothes there. - If you don't have it already, invest in some good gear (there is no bad weather, just bad gear.) Get a good blinkie light, The planet bike rear blinkie is so bright and varied it could give you seizures. Great purchase for 25 bucks. - Keep your bike in decent shape. Pumping your tires regularly and keeping your chain lubed is about 90% of it. - Finally (and I know I don't even have to tell you), obey traffic laws. It makes me mad when others don't, as I feel like it gives those of us who do a bad name. I’m so excited you’re giving bike commuting a try! My wife and I used to ride everyday but now have to rotate since one of us has to take our 4 month old to daycare. Still, it’s the best way to start/finish each day.

A few points gleaned from my wife’s EPA coworkers and our NPR bike commuters:
- talk to the die-hard commuters at your office and get any local tips (traffic, roads, Google amenities) that they can offer.
- Try to shift as much of your routine as possible to the office. The less you have to cart each day, the happier you’ll be. If you can get a locker and a shower, keep all your toiletries and at least a few pairs of shoes there. A lot of folks at my office leave all their clothes there.
- If you don’t have it already, invest in some good gear (there is no bad weather, just bad gear.) Get a good blinkie light, The planet bike rear blinkie is so bright and varied it could give you seizures. Great purchase for 25 bucks.
- Keep your bike in decent shape. Pumping your tires regularly and keeping your chain lubed is about 90% of it.
- Finally (and I know I don’t even have to tell you), obey traffic laws. It makes me mad when others don’t, as I feel like it gives those of us who do a bad name.

]]> By: Peter (IMC)http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/bike-to-work/#comment-357818 Peter (IMC) Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:59:57 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=2779#comment-357818 I've done enough biking when I was going to highschool. Every day 16 miles on a bike,.. and way to often against the wind which are strong in the netherlands as the country is flat like water. Since then I'm not interested in getting anywhere by bike anymore. I do like to walk though, which I do every day to my office. Not reaching 20000 steps per day though. More close to 10000 per day. I’ve done enough biking when I was going to highschool. Every day 16 miles on a bike,.. and way to often against the wind which are strong in the netherlands as the country is flat like water. Since then I’m not interested in getting anywhere by bike anymore. I do like to walk though, which I do every day to my office. Not reaching 20000 steps per day though. More close to 10000 per day.

]]> By: Juliehttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/bike-to-work/#comment-357517 Julie Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:56:44 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=2779#comment-357517 Bravo Matt! I have taken a leaf out of your book and decided to go hiking with my family once every two weeks. Its a great way to get back to nature, and spend time with my adorable nephews. I don't know why i've been putting it off these past few weeks! Bravo Matt! I have taken a leaf out of your book and decided to go hiking with my family once every two weeks. Its a great way to get back to nature, and spend time with my adorable nephews. I don’t know why i’ve been putting it off these past few weeks!

]]> By: Davehttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/bike-to-work/#comment-357367 Dave Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:06:17 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=2779#comment-357367 I've been bicycle-commuting since the end of 2002- 15 miles one-way at my last job, about 5 miles each way currently (although I often take longer routes). Other than a few weeks of injuries/sickness and really bad weather (okay, and some times of laziness), I usually bike 4-5 days/week. (A few years ago I also started riding at lunch.) I have a stash of clothes at work (replenish every 3 days or so by using my touring bike or using a Topeak quick-release rack, or when I drive), and do a quick change in the bathroom (I wish we had showers!). I’ve been bicycle-commuting since the end of 2002- 15 miles one-way at my last job, about 5 miles each way currently (although I often take longer routes). Other than a few weeks of injuries/sickness and really bad weather (okay, and some times of laziness), I usually bike 4-5 days/week. (A few years ago I also started riding at lunch.) I have a stash of clothes at work (replenish every 3 days or so by using my touring bike or using a Topeak quick-release rack, or when I drive), and do a quick change in the bathroom (I wish we had showers!).

]]> By: Chrishttp://www.mattcutts.com/blog/bike-to-work/#comment-357266 Chris Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:43:07 +0000 http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/?p=2779#comment-357266 I wish I could get motivated to stick with an exercise/diet for 30 days. Don't get me wrong, I train most days of the week, but just lost that enthusiasm I once had. I'll get back from the gym feeling great and determined to cut out some of those treats, but by later that night, the chocolate/wine/brandy comes out. I keep telling myself that this is why I train, so I can enjoy some of the "naughties" without the consequences. But I've got a wedding to get ready for next April, need to beef up so the future Mrs M remembers why she agreed to marry me LOL. I wish I could get motivated to stick with an exercise/diet for 30 days. Don’t get me wrong, I train most days of the week, but just lost that enthusiasm I once had. I’ll get back from the gym feeling great and determined to cut out some of those treats, but by later that night, the chocolate/wine/brandy comes out. I keep telling myself that this is why I train, so I can enjoy some of the “naughties” without the consequences. But I’ve got a wedding to get ready for next April, need to beef up so the future Mrs M remembers why she agreed to marry me LOL.

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