A Bike Ride a Day to Keep Your Recession at Bay

Be bold. Be cheap. Ride a bike.

Considering the ever looming threat of MTA fare hikes and the relatively recent installation of more accessible bike lanes throughout parts of the city, riding a two-wheeler could prove to be a great way to release liquid funds for you this holiday season and thereafter. Save your money. Ride a bike.

Aside from the initial purchase of a bike and city-proof, kryptonite lock, maintenance is generally cheap. RecessionGirl has provided a few links to bike shops, maps, clubs and most importantly co-ops. The DIY bike-fix is not only a cheap way to repair your ride, but also a neat way to meet cool, bike-minded peeps in BKNY. You can talk rims, chains, break-cables and seats till the cows come home, especially if you’re into beater bikes. A few of the shops also have classes to help you develop your bike repair-skills and further your integration into the biking community.

Fix your own bike for chicks only: Ladies Night bike fixin:
http://www.pedalpushersonline.com/index.php?CID=1107

Fix your own bike all genders:
http://www.recycleabicycle.com
http://times-up.org/index.php?page=bike-co-op

Buy a bike:
http://www.racycles.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/dixons-bicycle-shop-brooklyn

Bike really really really far:
http://www.5bbc.org/montauk/

Bike it like it’s hot – the map
http://www.nycbikemaps.com/links

Be in a bike club just like Lance:
http://www.kissena.info

Be bold. Be cheap. Ride a bike.