Skyrocketing gas prices should help motivate you to participate in this year's Bike to Work Day-- Friday, May 16th.

I know it's not practical for some folks to bike to work, but then make a point to use your bike on Friday for something. Leave the car in the garage and instead ride two wheels to the market...to your yoga class...to your health club...to your kid's baseball game...somewhere.

Recreational cycling is certainly on the rise in this country. Commuting on two wheels is the next step. If only our cities' bike racks looked like Amsterdam's:

Just be certain not to get carried away on your commute -- ride safely:

And don't be afraid to wear your biz attire: