Bike Buddy

If you've thought about bicycling to work but are not sure how to get started, talk to someone who's already done it. That's the idea behind the Bike Buddy match. Use the experience gained by others to find the best route.

Find a Bike Buddy

To find a bike buddy, follow these three simple steps.

1. Sign up online at https://www.sacregion511rideshare.org/logonFrame.asp. You will be added to the Rideshare database and will receive names of others who want to bike to work who live and work near you and have similar schedules.

   

   
   
2. E-mail or call the people on your list.
   
   Arrange to meet with your potential commuting partners over coffee or lunch to determine whether you're suited to ride together. Use this time to work out the details of commuting together. The more you discuss in advance, the fewer problems you'll have later on. Some ground to cover might include:
   
   
   • How often you'll ride together. Daily? Once a week?
   • Meeting locations (a park-and-ride lot, child care center, at home?)
   • Setting a time limit for waiting to prevent being late for work
   • How to get home in an emergency
           (Check on the Emergency Ride Home Program through your
            Transportation Management Organization.)
   • Side trips, if any
   • A specific trial period
   • Any other concerns
     
     
3. Get started!

For helpful hints for commuting by bicycle read the Bicycle Commute Guide.