Approximately 872,000 people commute to work by bicycle, according to the most recent data from the American Community Survey. Washington, D.C., and Portland, Oregon, rank among the country’s top cities for bike commuters. Whether you’ve been commuting to work by bicycle for years or you’re planning to start now, it’s important to protect yourself while you’re on the road. Explore the following seven ways you can stay safe on your bike while commuting to work….