Commute by Bike
Bike to Work!
If you’re interested in biking to work, CAT can help!
Bicycling to work is a breakthrough for many people. It offers physical activity and adventure instead of sitting in traffic. While an ideal bicycle commuting distance may be ~5 miles (30 minutes), many people ride their bikes up to 15 miles as they build their endurance.
For our annual Lehigh Valley Bike to Work Week events & results, please visit: LVBike2Work Week
CAT supports bicycling to work in a number of ways:
- Our Bike2Work Bike Build Program provides the opportunity for anyone to build a bike for transportation at no cost (read more on our poster here)
- CAT’s Bike2Work Bike Basics Program is offered as a 2-hour overview, offered as a presentation/classroom style discussion.
- CAT Bicycle Cooperative – bring your bike in and learn to take care of it yourself (with a CAT mechanic’s guidance, as-needed). We also offer guidance on setting up your bike for comfort and having the right accessories (lights, lock, rack, pump).
- Route mapping support – Contact CAT and we will help you find the best streets and trails that can get you where you need to go. What are your preferences about hills, trails or traffic volume?
- Mentorship with an instructor – The first time you ride to work, a CAT instructor will meet you and ride with you. Try this on a day off or plan in extra time so that it can be stress-free!
- Take a Class – Get confident on your bike with a Smart Cycling or CyclingSavvy class. It will seriously give you a whole new skillset on the road!
CAT is here to help!
For more, check out our adult bicycle communter page.