2. NOAA Bike Team

3. OBJECTIVE Explain the benefits for riding your bicycle to work List what is needed for a successful ride Describe what to do when you arrive at NOAA NOAA Bike Team

4. WHY RIDE YOUR BIKE TO WORK? Can be faster than walking, transit or motor vehicles The most energy efficient form of transportation ever invented Saves money: save on the cost of gas, insurance, maintenance, parking, etc. Cheaper parking! NOAA Bike Team

5. WHY RIDE YOUR BIKE TO WORK? Low impact on the environment Great low impact exercise for your body Exercise can increase your productivity at work Reduce stress! It’s fun and can make you happy! NOAA Bike Team

6. WHAT DO YOU NEED? A working bike! Remember “A-B-C Quick Check” A is for Air – in your tires B is for Brakes – make sure they are working C is for Chain – clean and lubed Quick Check is for your quick releases on wheels and seat – make sure they’re tight NOAA Bike Team

7. RULES OF THE ROAD On the Road Obey all traffic signs, signals, and other traffic devices Ride in the same direction as motor vehicles, as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable Take the lane when needed Use standard arm signals to alert other drivers of lane changes and turns Stop for school buses When loading or unloading children Yield to pedestrians NOAA Bike Team LAB photo

8. RULES OF THE ROAD On the Bike Wear a helmet (required for those under 16 y.o.) Equip your bike: Front and rear lamps and reflectors (or rear red light) Required when insufficient light or inclement weather. Brakes A bell or horn ( allowed in MD, not required) NOAA Bike Team

9. WHAT TO BRING Wear reflective clothing or bright colors (better to be seen) If you live close enough, you can ride in your work clothes If you carry a change of clothes Use a backpack Or panniers on a rear rack A lock Find what works best for you and your ride! NOAA Bike Team

10. NOW WHAT? You got here, now where do you go? Bike Parking: SSMC1 - garage bike racks. A valid SSMC Federal ID required. SSMC3 – G2 lockers (assigned) and M1 and PL bike racks. Locking the bike: Primary: U-lock Secondary: Cable lock NOAA Bike Team LAB photo

11. NOW WHAT? You got here, now where do you go? Cleaning up: SSMC1 – Runner’s locker room SSMC3 – NOAA Fitness Center Membership required Free access for bike commuters On Bike to Work Day (May 20) Initiation fee waived NOAA Bike Team LAB photo

12. REVIEW Benefits Exercise Cheaper Parking Low impact Fun! Needs A bike & helmet A lock Bag or pack Upon arrival at NOAA Parking/lock your bike! Clean up Party in the Science Center! NOAA Bike Team LAB photo

13. CONGRATULATIONS! Now go ride! NOAA Bike Team Register at: http://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/ Join us: Friday, May 20 th SSMC, NOAA Science Center, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

14. Collision Type #1: The Right Cross This is one of the most common ways to get hit (or almost get hit). A car is pulling out of a side street, parking lot, or driveway on the right Collision Type #2: The Door Prize A driver opens his door right in front of you. If you can't stop in time, you run right into it. Collision Type #4 The Right Hook A car passes you and then tries to make a right turn directly in front of, or right into, you. Collision Type #3: Red Light of Death You stop to the right of a car that’s waiting at a red light or stop sign. They can't see you. When the light turns green, you move forward, and then they turn right, right into you. Ten Ways to (Not) Get Hit by Cars Stay Alert. Assume invisibility. Anticipate and avoid. See handout for specific steps to prevent each type of collision.. Collision Type #5 The Right Hook Part 2 You’re passing a slow moving care (or even a bike) on the right, when it unexpectedly makes a right turn right into you, trying to get to a parking lot, driveway or side street.

15. Collision Type #6: The Left Cross A car coming towards you makes a left turn right in front of you, or right into you. This is similar to #1, The Right Cross, above. Collision Type #10 The Wrong-Way Wallop You're riding the wrong way (on the left side). A car turns right from a side street and hits you. They were looking only left, so they didn’t see you. They never expected anybody coming from the wrong direction. Collision Type #7: The Rear End You innocently move a little to the left to go around a parked car or some other obstruction in the road, and you get nailed by a car coming up from behind. Collision Type #9 The Crosswalk Slam You're riding on the sidewalk and cross the street at a crosswalk, and a car makes a right turn, right into you. Collision Type #8: The Rear End Part 2 A car runs into you from behind. It’s the greatest fear of many bicyclists, but it’s not the most common accident type (except maybe at night or bike touring). However, its hard to avoid this one, since you're not usually looking behind you.