“Bike to Work” promos seem attractive. But is that really the best place to begin a push for more biking?

Does your workplace have any place to store your bike? Not just “lock,” but secure, clean, convenient?

Does your workplace have showers and lockers?

What are the speed limits between your home and work? If higher than 20 mph, the inexperienced rider will not feel safe.

How are the streetlights between home and work? If it’s dark, riders will not feel safe.

Are you and your bike equipped to ride through rain? Snow?

Before getting our bikes out for Bike to Work, we may have to get our questions out.