Commuter Spotlight: Bike Commuter Spirit Award Winner Claudia Blackburn
For the past two years, Claudia Blackburn has biked 35 minutes to work from her home in White Flint to her office in Downtown Bethesda. She is dedicated to being as active as possible as she ages, and finding the most environmentally friendly approach to transportation to work. Rain, snow, cold, in the dark -- she will ride, as she considers riding to work a gift.
Claudia advises other cyclists to “Follow your gut. I have avoided several accidents because I listened to my inner voice - to double check, to stop when I didn't have to stop. I have switched out to a more upright and comfortable ride to work and always bring latex gloves to avoid greasy hands before work. I joined an inexpensive gym at work to take showers. Initially, it may feel a little scary, but you get use to the challenges.”