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Find a Ride Buddy

Make your Bike to Work Day even more fun with a Ride Buddy! If you're new to biking to work, or even if you're not, a Ride Buddy can make your bike commute even better. We'll match riders who register by April 26 with other Challenge participants with a similar commute so they can ride together.  If you commute by bike on days other than Bike to Work Day, consider signing up for a Ride Buddy through iPool2!

Advantages to cycling with a buddy

• Together you are more visible to traffic
• The ride will seem to go faster
• Peace of mind; you'll have a buddy there to help if a problem develops

Tips for establishing a good bike buddy partnership 

• Discuss your experience levels and agree who should lead and who should follow
• Agree on a route before starting out
• Discuss and agree on a meeting point
  • Park and ride lots, retail parking lots, and parks are a good place to start
  • Be punctual
  • Use cell phones to communicate
  • Arrive with your gear and equipment ready to ride
• Discuss a pace you are both comfortable with and what to do if separated by traffic or traffic signals. Keep at least one bike distance between you
• Be predictable in your riding habits
• Ride straight and maintain a relatively constant speed
• Warn each other of hazards

This information is based on the Wisconsin DOT RIDESHARE- Bike Buddy tips webpage.