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May 2010  |  By Mibs  |  Comments

Get Your Seat On A Seat—It's National Bike Month

It's finally warm(er!) outside. You've been itching to ditch the gym for outdoor workouts. May is National Bike Month. What are you waiting for?

The League of American Bicyclists is actively encouraging people to break out their two-wheelers this month, and officially marks this week as "Bike to Work Week." While Chicago will sponsor Bike to Work activities next month, we don't see any reason not to get a head start.

Need a push in the right direction? Consider this:

You'll burn more calories on two wheels instead of behind one—here's an online calculator that can offer some motivation.

How much are you spending on that monthly Metra pass? Consider a commuter bike to the train station and save yourself a few bucks this summer.

The North Shore has a number of great bike shops, including Joie de Velo and Higher Gear, two of this month's featured "Fresh" stores.

Trek Bicycle Store of Highland Park offers up this list of tips to get prepared for bike season.

Want to gear up for a commute? Try these:

Avenir Metro Panniers are the "it" accessory for commuter biking and last-minute trips to the grocery store.