Joseph Ingram, CFO Independent Fabrication, Somerville, Massachusetts

When did you start commuting to work?
Last year
How far do you bike commute?
5 miles
What benefits do you get from it?
No having to use my car, pay for gas and it is a nice warm up
What is the most challenging issue with biking to work?
Rain and snow in Boston, Dress appropriately
What kind of bike do you ride and how do you have it set up?
I either ride my XS when the weather is nice or a single speed 700c commuter with fenders etc
Do you ride in work clothes or do you change at work?
Ride in work clothes
How do you take the things you need to have with you at work?
Courier bag
Do you find riding at night in the winter months a challenge? Which lights do you use?
I have little red and white flashy lights
What kind of weather do you have where you live? The weather here can be nasty so yes I wear a helmet and warm clothing in the winter
What would you say to encourage others to bike to work?
It’s cheap and fun!