In an effort to think warmer thoughts, (Ah, August afternoons spent at North Avenue beach!) I thought I'd write today's blog about a popular method of getting to and from classes here at DePaul - our good old trusty friend, the bicycle!
It provides an alternative to driving or taking public transportation, and is faster than walking on your own two feet, so a lot of students use them to get to class. (I have actually seen a few students biking in this freezing, snowy weather - kudos to you.)
But, says Bob Wachowski, bikes are one of the prime candidates to get stolen during the year. People don't lock up their bikes or lock them up improperly, and then your two-wheeled transportation is swiped once you get out of class. Wachowski says that bike theft is one of the most common crimes that is called into Public Safety each year, with 47 bikes being stolen last year.
The Web site http://www.howtofixbikes.com/ offered tips and tricks for keeping your bike safe, including not leaving it outside for long periods of time ( a null and void point when you've got a three-hour night class,) and buying an expensive lock - stating that you get what you pay for.
Good luck, and happy riding!
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