A helpful guide on how to bike to work from the Chicago Bicycle Federation: http://www.biketraffic.org/btwg/
It's probably easier than you think! What might take you 10 minutes to drive might only take 15-20 to ride, plus you get your exercise in for the day! Of course it also cuts down on your car and gas costs.
There's also a new group of recreational cyclists in town that are riding together on Mondays and Wednesday and all levels are welcome. Dixon also has an all are welcome ride on Thursdays. On Wednesdays, riders meet at Ridge Road just south of the I-88 over pass south of Rock Falls at 6pm for individual 10 mile rides. On Mondays, riders meet for a group ride (a short and long option is available) at Arthur's in Sterling at 5:30. Show up, ride with the group and end up back at Arthur's for a bite or dessert!
Sterling is pretty easy to ride through. Please remember to follow the rules of the road, which includes riding to the right with traffic. Never ride against traffic. Motorists are required to give at least 3 feet of space to cyclists by state law.
Get moving!
