Joining the Bike Commuter Cult

It's T-Minus two days before Bike to Work Day, when I pick up the bike and my goodies. Already, my world view is slowly starting to change, as if I'm entering a cult of bicycle commuters. I'm noticing bike lockers, bike racks, places to put a bike on the light rail, and also thinking 'how the hell am I going to do this?' I'm even thinking about moving to Minneapolis so I'm closer to the bike paths I will need to use.

One of the cool things that the Metropolitan Council sponsors is a 'Guaranteed Ride Home' Program, which does just that: guarantee you a ride home by bus or cab in case of emergency. Once you register for the service, the Met Council sends you two coupons every six months that you can use in a pinch--like when you need to pick up your kid at school or need to work late. I just registered, and also requested a free commuter bike map and some other stuff.