Comments on: Wrapping up Bike to Work Month http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2009/06/02/wrapping-up-bike-to-work-month/ The IMA blog is a space to discuss everything related to the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:32:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ed http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2009/06/02/wrapping-up-bike-to-work-month/comment-page-1/#comment-57680 Ed Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:26:23 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=5520#comment-57680 That's great, ajk! And thanks for reminding me about this post... a few weeks ago I learned a new tip about getting to the museum by bike. Rather than climbing up the treacherous hill by the loading dock, you can take the ramp up from the Towpath to Michigan Road and then enter the museum campus at the 42nd street gate. You get an easier entry, and bonus scenery while cruising by the greenhouse and Lilly House. That’s great, ajk! And thanks for reminding me about this post… a few weeks ago I learned a new tip about getting to the museum by bike. Rather than climbing up the treacherous hill by the loading dock, you can take the ramp up from the Towpath to Michigan Road and then enter the museum campus at the 42nd street gate. You get an easier entry, and bonus scenery while cruising by the greenhouse and Lilly House.

]]> By: ajk http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2009/06/02/wrapping-up-bike-to-work-month/comment-page-1/#comment-57630 ajk Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:02 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=5520#comment-57630 Looks like your commute route is similar to mine -- I use the Canal Towpath as well as the White River Trail (about two miles longer than the surface streets). Over the past year, I've worked up to commuting by bike every day, except in bad weather. I make the 6-mile trip in about 35 minutes on a 13-year-old mountain bike. At first I was worried about the extra time spent, but then I realized I'm getting a workout for free, and I'd gladly give an extra 40 minutes per day for that. Looks like your commute route is similar to mine — I use the Canal Towpath as well as the White River Trail (about two miles longer than the surface streets). Over the past year, I’ve worked up to commuting by bike every day, except in bad weather. I make the 6-mile trip in about 35 minutes on a 13-year-old mountain bike.

At first I was worried about the extra time spent, but then I realized I’m getting a workout for free, and I’d gladly give an extra 40 minutes per day for that.

]]> By: Bryan http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2009/06/02/wrapping-up-bike-to-work-month/comment-page-1/#comment-41525 Bryan Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:55:04 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=5520#comment-41525 Great post. I just want to say that the Canal Towpath is a great amenity and one I wish we had here in Kansas City. I tagged along with my wife last month for Museums on the Web and while she was learning to Twitter I rented a bike and explored your wonderful City. Found the Towpath by accident and was blown away by how quickly and safely you can cruise around. Great post. I just want to say that the Canal Towpath is a great amenity and one I wish we had here in Kansas City. I tagged along with my wife last month for Museums on the Web and while she was learning to Twitter I rented a bike and explored your wonderful City. Found the Towpath by accident and was blown away by how quickly and safely you can cruise around.

]]> By: Nate Solas http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2009/06/02/wrapping-up-bike-to-work-month/comment-page-1/#comment-41431 Nate Solas Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:33:08 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=5520#comment-41431 Great post! It's nice to run the numbers sometimes and see how many pounds of CO2 are being saved -- even more for me because my wife drives the efficient car on her longer commute which leaves the terrible MPG Xterra for me. That alone is a great motivator to get on the bike, but it's even cooler when you have a nice ride and can think of it as a workout. I also take a longer route to work both for scenery and safety, and it's absolutely worth the extra distance. Yesterday I even saw a deer in a little bit of woods just behind an interstate ramp! Good times. Great post! It’s nice to run the numbers sometimes and see how many pounds of CO2 are being saved — even more for me because my wife drives the efficient car on her longer commute which leaves the terrible MPG Xterra for me. That alone is a great motivator to get on the bike, but it’s even cooler when you have a nice ride and can think of it as a workout. I also take a longer route to work both for scenery and safety, and it’s absolutely worth the extra distance. Yesterday I even saw a deer in a little bit of woods just behind an interstate ramp! Good times.

]]> By: Ed http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2009/06/02/wrapping-up-bike-to-work-month/comment-page-1/#comment-41428 Ed Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:10:46 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=5520#comment-41428 I'd recommend using the Greenways. The Monon and Canal Towpath are really nice trails, and I'm sure it's a more pleasant route than cutting through downtown would be. It's hard to beat a 10 minute commute, so you kind of have to bite the bullet and consider that you're getting in a workout in addition to commuting. I’d recommend using the Greenways. The Monon and Canal Towpath are really nice trails, and I’m sure it’s a more pleasant route than cutting through downtown would be. It’s hard to beat a 10 minute commute, so you kind of have to bite the bullet and consider that you’re getting in a workout in addition to commuting.

]]> By: Noelle http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/2009/06/02/wrapping-up-bike-to-work-month/comment-page-1/#comment-41427 Noelle Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:57:43 +0000 http://www.imamuseum.org/blog/?p=5520#comment-41427 I aspire to bike to work but am not comfortable biking on the roads or new bike lanes downtown which feel dangerous for both the biker and the cars who can't find their lane after crossing an intersection. I've make the trip from home via the Greenways (Monon, Canal Towpath, White River Trail), and it takes about 45 min to get to the IMA (factor in some freshen up time on top of that). Driving is 5 miles and takes 10 minutes. I welcome any advice... I aspire to bike to work but am not comfortable biking on the roads or new bike lanes downtown which feel dangerous for both the biker and the cars who can’t find their lane after crossing an intersection. I’ve make the trip from home via the Greenways (Monon, Canal Towpath, White River Trail), and it takes about 45 min to get to the IMA (factor in some freshen up time on top of that). Driving is 5 miles and takes 10 minutes. I welcome any advice…

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