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Save money on gas, get fit, and speed past gridlocked cars with this green commuting routine.

You Will NeedBicycle
Helmet
Front and rear lights
Safety vest
Air pump
Patch kit or extra tube
Backpack or basket
Clothes to ride in
Knowledge of traffic laws
Watch
Storage space
Washcloth or baby wipes
Deodorant
Cologne or perfume
Poncho or rain suit (optional)
Public transit (optional)

Always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.

Step 1: Get the right bike      适合自己的自行车
Get a road bicycle that fits you properly. When seated you should be able to comfortably reach the handlebars, and your knee should have a 30 degree bend when the pedal is at its lowest position.

Step 2: Get the gear      安全设备齐全
Get a helmet and other safety equipment including front and rear lights, and a reflective safety vest for riding at night.

Step 3: Stock up       工具存储齐全
Stock a backpack for the commute with necessities like a bike lock, air pump, and a patch kit or extra tube. Make sure to save room for your work clothes. For any additional cargo, put a basket on your bike.

Consider packing a poncho or rain suit for wet weather.

Step 4: Wear proper attire       穿着适合的衣服
Wear the right attire for the ride. This isn’t the Tour de France, so spandex and cleats aren’t necessary. Wear comfortable clothes that breathe and won’t restrict movement. Depending on the weather, you may only need to change shirts.

Step 5: Learn to ride in traffic      注意交通规则
Get comfortable with riding on the road by reading up on traffic laws. Then, start riding streets that aren’t very busy, slowly working your way up to heavier traffic if you need to navigate crowded roads on your route.
 
Step 6: Practice riding to work      锻炼骑自行车上班
Plan a route and practice riding to work on a weekend. Time yourself; then add 10 minutes, so you don’t feel rushed when you first try the route on a weekday.

Incorporate public transit for long commutes. Many buses have bike racks and most subways and trains allow bicycles on board.

Step 7: Store your bike at work      上班时要存储自行车
Find a place to store your bike when you get to work. Keep it in a storage closet, or if you have your own roomy office, store it there. If you can’t keep the bike inside, lock it up outside and take the front wheel with you to prevent theft.

Step 8: Freshen up       及时清洗自行车

Freshen up after your ride with a toiletry kit you leave at work. Wipe down with a washcloth or disposable wipes, apply deodorant, change into your work clothes, and spray on a little cologne or perfume. Now you’re ready to work after an invigorating start to your day!

Research shows that trips of three miles or less are actually quicker by bike than by car.

[重点词汇]

attire
 n.1.服装，衣服
   It is appropriate that everyone be suitably attired.
   人人穿戴得体是恰当的。
   He had no intention of changing his mode of attire.
   他无意改变着装方式。
   Her attention was attracted by his peculiar attire.
   他那奇特的服装引起了她的注意。
 vt.1.使穿上衣服；使穿上盛装
   The bride was attired in white.
   新娘穿一身洁白的礼服。

backpack
  
  n.1.(指登山者、步行者使用或背小孩时使用的)背包, (有轻金属框的)箱形背包
  vi.1.背着背包徒步旅行

gear

  n.1.用具, 设备, 衣服
    They put the hunting gear into the boat.
    他们把打猎工具放在小船上。