Commuting Advice From Other Cyclists On Their Ride To Work!

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Who are the best people to give us some tips on cycling commuting? Fellow commuters! That's why we went to one of the most popular commuting routes in our area to get some top tips and tricks from riders on their way to work. Let’s see what the people had to say!
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@gcn Месяц назад

What's the best piece of bike commuting advice you've ever gotten? 🤔Let us know! 👇

@Mr.NotImportant-qu5rx Месяц назад

Bar mitts in winter!

@MatthewMabborang Месяц назад

Before cycling to commute, be sure to pray for your safety and protection as well as be cautious in your surroundings when riding on the busy roads 😊

@Mr.NotImportant-qu5rx Месяц назад

Assume that all drivers are drunk texting with one hand while drinking scalding hot coffee with the other hand, while filling out a Sudoku puzzle with one foot while the other foot slams on the gas, but they are facing backwards and steering using their gluteus maximus. Assume the worst out of drivers and be very pleased when they wave or are nice.

@nebulous962 Месяц назад

pick bike components that are easy to maintain so you don't have to wait for like week for bike shop to fix it.

@Mr.NotImportant-qu5rx Месяц назад

Two identical, well built single speed cruiser brake bikes from your local bike shop owner is probably your best bet. They don't need as much maintenance and when one breaks you can use the other one while your local bike shop owner fixes the broken bike.

@bubblesezblonde Месяц назад

This is the type of content we need to promote cycling!!! thanks

@gcn Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed it! We loved chatting to all the happy commuters on the bike path 🙌

@paulgrimshaw8334 Месяц назад

Well done, GCN. You added some swagger to the people being interviewed by cycling media on their daily commute.

@piersderoos6941 Месяц назад

And to ride over priced bikes in skin tight lycra with are "pals"

@stephentodd3798 Месяц назад

Expected to hear padded shorts🍊🔥

@BarryJones-wt3et Месяц назад

Commuting by bicycle was the best thing I ever started doing, I actually look forward to the trip .❤

@gcn Месяц назад

Awesome! We agree, Si is a big fan of commuting by bike 👉 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yxqdRNNR3i4.html

@billp8768 Месяц назад

Rack and panniers . Complete game changer.

@mikehedges5954 Месяц назад

I was shocked by how much it improved my ride. Underrated.

@Alfthecyclist Месяц назад

I put a lock box on my rack 12 years ago. Several others have appeared in the bike rack since! I never had myself down as a trendsetter! 😂

@fredsirvalo1904 Месяц назад

@@mikehedges5954 Agreed. I was a backpack commuter until last year. It's crazy that I waited so long to get panniers.

@DB-sm2do Месяц назад

Ortleib quick rack if it's also your fun bike. Waterproof panniers. It's a winner

@a1white Месяц назад

I’ve had ortlieb roll top pannier bag for 15 years now. They are so durable and very waterproof

@Frostbiker Месяц назад

Great idea! And the advice they provided was excellent. Completely agree on the weather: it is not as bad as you think. People are not made out of sugar.

@gcn Месяц назад

You just need the right kit 🙌

@nebulous962 Месяц назад

i mean some people eat alot of carbs so maybe they might be made out of sugar. 😀

@questgivercyradis8462 Месяц назад

I've only regretted riding in bad weather once or twice. 1) The weather changed from "okay but chilly" to a sleet storm with high headwind such that pedaling as hard as I could was like 5km/hr and I was freezing. 2) In a MEGA storm with 4in of water on the ground, and big soggy leafs on my path at night, which made me crash. Low speed, but I still got whacked pretty hard and have minor pains since. Normal rain? Pfft. That's fine. Just need decent tires for generic wet.

@iyadkamhiyeh527 Месяц назад

I don't mind cold temperatures but riding in the rain sucks though, I avoid it..

@henning1910 Месяц назад

@@gcn Complete dad sentiment but: "There is no bad weather, only bad kit!"

@jameslee-pevenhull5087 Месяц назад

Started cycling to School in 1972. Got a job 12 miles away across Birmingham. Cycled when I could but got a great group of friends on the train and bus. 1979, got posted closer to home so rode to work. 1983, worked in London 3 days per week, so cycled less. 1992, back in Brum and cycling every day. 1995, posted 18 miles from home. Kept riding. 2001, New job in Coventry 13 miles. 2007, posted 16 miles from home further away in Coventry, kept cycling. 2011. posted 25 miles from home at Gaydon. Kept cycling. 2014, returned to 16 miles from home. Kept cycling. 2020. Retired. Now, shopping and club rides.

@MrEpsilonZero Месяц назад

Well that is detailed description. 2011 must have been tough, 25 miles each way!?

@davidhocevar8510 Месяц назад

mudguards and rack... total gamechanger

@HighFell Месяц назад

Find a route that makes you smile not necessarily the shortest/fastest one

@BirdmanDeuce26 Месяц назад

One of the best tips I heard, I paraphrase from Tom Babin/Shifter on RU-vid - don't feel compelled to have the most optimized route and routine right off the bat the first time you try to do it! Give yourself time to explore what works best for you, and feel free to start small and work your way up.

@gcn Месяц назад

Great point! It's a learning curve after all 🙌

@TwiinStar1224 Месяц назад

That's exactly it! Things don't tend to be perfect the first time you try, but if you never try you can't get any better.

@bruceclark7198 Месяц назад

Practice a new route with a slow ride in good weather with no pressure. Learn where the bottle necks are and which junctions to avoid.

@seangrumett Месяц назад

Schwalbe marathon plus tyres, especially during the winter when the cycle paths are covered in debris washed down by the rain

@adam3rdcanvey Месяц назад

Absolutely agree! It's good training too. As when you ride some lighter tyres you will fly 😍

@goldenretriever6261 26 дней назад

I've put 20,000 km on one set of marathons and not one flat tire.

@NinjaElephant Месяц назад

Don’t overthink it just do it, you will learn the important stuff on the way, it makes the whole experience. I have the feeling most people are afraid to even start because they are not fit enough, afraid of traffic or rain, they think they need a better bike… just chill, you don’t need to be they fastest on your first day trying, trying and failing is still better than not trying at all. And don’t be afraid to donut on an ebike if you want. Real cyclists won’t judge and forget about the rest.

@sebastiandomagala9233 Месяц назад

Oh, I do need to be the fastest on the way. Last Sunday I was going with my city bike and trailer and still wanted to keep up with a road bike. Because I am too stupid to go slow and enjoy the ride anyway, so I might as well push it to the limit instead.

@NinjaElephant Месяц назад

@@sebastiandomagala9233 I guess we are all guilty of this trait. But as long as it makes us faster… 🤷🏻‍♂️

@KLCowan Месяц назад

I needed this tip thanks, just do it. Don't overthink

@pklh1214 2 дня назад

Looked at my shirt/pants covered in mud after I first start commuting. Looks like I need mudguard. Back sweaty, especially in the summer. Look like I need a rack with a way to attach things to it (pannier or milk crate). Ooh, its dark out? getting kinda sketchy not being seen. Look like I need a light. Here I am now :D

@eagletheblue Месяц назад

also glasses, cant keep count the amount of times a bug would’ve flown full speed into my eye at 30kph…. if I hadn’t a pair of glasses on.

@questgivercyradis8462 Месяц назад

The lady in yellow hit it! High vis, lots of lights, and she has the same panniers as me. They're amazing. Kept my laptop safe and dry through Vancouver mega rain storms. Lights. Mudguards. Panniers. Rain gear. Find the safest route available for derpy morning brain! And.... be prepared to like it once you get into it. I never expected to like it originally. The bike was my "can't go to the gym" pandemic fitness. Never put it down. For local distances, it is absolutely the best way to travel. Sucks that so many (in the USA especially) can't even imagine it. I know I didn't before trying. The 40mins of riding to/from work I get every day is all it takes to prevent the "bleh" feeling of butt sitting.

@Chaley72 Месяц назад

Get a rack, basket or seat pack. The worst thing is a sweaty back. Weight on the bike, not the person.

@martinwarne Месяц назад

Best piece of advice I got when I started was that on-bike storage (panniers) is a game-changer.

@santiagobenites Месяц назад

That was a fantastic GCN episode! Everyone was so pleasant and relaxed. I bet if you interviewed people commuting in their vehicles you'd see a noticeable difference.

@randallmiller3842 Месяц назад

I made it more than a commute when I could. Add in a trail, or a stop for coffee, make it a fun ride , turn it into a cyclocross practice (potholes, curbs, and gravel).

@clubstew Месяц назад

Personally, I like to push hard on my commutes and am fortunate that our buildings have bike cages, lockers, and showers. So I pack casual work clothes and, as one gal said, spare socks (more so because they get sweaty). Except for our short summers, I install mud guards and always carry tools and a spare tube in my saddle bag. Haven’t needed them in over ten years, but you know you will once you stop carrying them!

@fredsirvalo1904 Месяц назад

Thanks for highlighting the person who rides an ebike. I am not one myself, but whatever get folks peddling is okay in my book.

@fredsirvalo1904 Месяц назад

This is one of the top videos I've seen from GCN. I commuted off and on through the years as I could (including today!). My top tip was covered in the video: prepare the night before, so there are no excuses in the morning.

@ivordavies1828 Месяц назад

Do not try drying your socks out in the works microwave. Someone will notice!

@peterwillson1355 Месяц назад

You tried it!😂

@gcn Месяц назад

Hahahah this sounds like it's come from experience 👀

@chrisridesbicycles Месяц назад

@@gcnSounds like a Conor thing to me.

@BarryJones-wt3et Месяц назад

😂

@ivordavies1828 Месяц назад

@@gcn It was one of those "seemed like a good idea at the time" moments. Unfortunately it wasn't 🤣

@stuartfreedman6854 Месяц назад

Make eye contact with car drivers as much as possible. That way you know that they know you're there.

@diegoruiz3216 Месяц назад

Yes!

@mac23806 Месяц назад

As someone whose been hit, I can attest to this significantly

@hmar9599 29 дней назад

Great advice. Something I do regularly. Also, keep an eye on drivers' sideview mirrors on parked cars. If you see a face, you are at risk of being doored.

@stuartfreedman6854 29 дней назад

@@hmar9599 Good point about the mirrors! And while we're on the topic, when a moving car is next to you watch the front wheel, not the body. The front wheel telegraphs where the car is going to go sooner...

@ecm86 Месяц назад

I commute about 9.2km to work and 9.2km back every day. I live in Taiwan, so my tips will be much different since it's more tropical here. To get some perspective, the average temp here in summer is a solid 34~38C actual with a feels like of 40~47 with humidity. (Today,, May 10th was 31C with a feels like of 35C). Winter is typically 8~17C, so it's much more pleasant than UK winter riding an requires different kit. I'll focus on spring and summer first since that's what's relevant now. If your climate sounds like mine, you need to consider the time and distance of your commute as well as time of day. I leave home around noon to go to work and the UV is at extreme levels, so for summer I have arm and leg covers + a cap that has a 360 degree veil that covers my neck, ears and wear my usual shorts and T-shirt. Depending on UV index, I sometimes just forgo the kit and go uncovered since my commute only takes me between 30~35 mins with traffic lights (26 mins without or all greens). Other than that kit, you should always hydrate more in the heat, so I carry a 700ml bottle of water and 450ml of (my essential daily drink) homebrewed coffee. In the heat that I described, I nearly finish all or most of the volume onboard. Since we often get afternoon thundershowers in summer here and the rain can be just torrential, I have a pannier bag which is waterproof and carry within, a cycling-specific rain poncho, a hand-pump, a spare inner tube and rain covers for shoes. I also have a rack on my bike with a rear basket attached via bungee cables as well as mud guards-- of course. Taiwan is an island and being such, weather can be a bit variable (as I referred to), so for my footwear I basically only wear Croc-like shoes all the time on the bike now. If it's a pissing rainy day, I just don't wear any socks. If it's sunny AF, I wear thin ankle socks to keep the foot fungus away. I swear by this for commuting in a hot climate since it gives your feet protection from the sun while being breathable and quick-drying in case of rain. You can always keep good shoes at your workplace if it matters, but since I teach ESL and my boss and kids don't care what I put on my feet, I always wear my "Crocs". I come from the east coast of Canada with normal winter temps being from 0~40C (averages around -10C in the midst of winter), so needless to say, winter here isn't that cold. Even still, sometimes it can get as low as 4 or 5C (seen it before after spending 14 years here). However, the usual is just slightly north of 10C which is very pleasant to cycle in. And in case you're wondering, I do NOT miss snow or any of that cold from winters of yesteryear--I have adapted now to the heat which took about a solid 5-6 years to stop sweating profusely and smelling. Winter here still comes with intermittent rain, so I have all that rain kit onboard all year-round. Only difference is that I wear a thin jacket over my T-shirt and wear thinner pants that are flexible and fit so that they don't get chain grease on them. Hope this helps someone.

@CarlWilliams-sp4zy Месяц назад

Just be prepared the night before and I found a more comfortable classic bike with a more upright seating position has helped me enjoy the commute more.

@GrumpyOldMan-pk3mg Месяц назад

Spare clothing such as socks , spare inner tube and a small toolkit, and always carry a packable rain jacket. I live in Brisbane and the bike way runs along the side of the motorway, on a Friday afternoon you are going past the traffic which is bumper to bumper and you are flying with a strong tail wind, it always makes me smile.

@oldmanstumpie1061 Месяц назад

It sure is nice passing by cars on the Pac Mway 🙂

@marknethercoat3314 Месяц назад

2sets of lights in winter, always having a full change of clothes at work so I take in socks undies and t-shirt and swap them. And keep a record of towel usage so it gets replaced regularly. And last of all, always enjoy the lovely stress free cycle to work!

@hondasaurusrex6998 Месяц назад

Brilliant video!!! Thanks Manon and GCN.

@ricardogee7434 Месяц назад

If you commute on the south circular for 12 miles into London, ensure you have 360 vision, be bright, be seen, wear a helmet (you’ll be surprised how many don’t) and most of all abide by the rules of the road. I’ve done this commute for 10yrs now and I never tire of it relieves the stress of the day, to & from work.

@fb19700101 Месяц назад

I commuted 3 miles to work for 30 or so years (until the pandemic let me transition to working mostly from home) and the number of times I arrived at either end significantly wet I could count in the fingers of one hand. Admittedly I'm in a dryer part of the country (Cambridge) but a decent jacket sufficed the majority of the time when it was raining. The most challenging conditions were when there was slush in the gutters, but at least here traffic is relatively understanding if you cycle in the main traffic lane in that scenario. Time to cycle - 15-20 mins. Time to walk about 50, and time for the bus 45+ depending on how snarled up in traffic they got, so it was a no-brainer really. Never really got any advice, but mine would be to assume that any car hasn't seen you until you see them react to your presence. Making eye contact with drivers when facing them is quite effective too (e.g. when they are looking to turn across your lane).

@ecopennylife Месяц назад

Great so see so many commuters cycling. I've been doing it 10 years, last 5.5 years eBiking. My biggest tip is to ride an eBike so you can wear normal clothes & shoes & get less sweaty up hills, start with once a week in fine weather & build up from there. 🚴

@turboseize Месяц назад

Lights, mudguards, panniers. Lights are self-explanatory, mudguards make a hell of a difference in rain. In Europe, monsoon-like downpours are relatively rare. Most often rain is just a drizzle or rather mild. But once the road is wet, your tyres will kick up much more water. In a typical rain, mudgiards will douple or triple the time until soaked. Get full mudgiards - front and rear. It's the front tyre that i skicking up water and grime onto your shoes - and in your face. Panniers allow you to carry more stuff (like a second set of clothes/shoes for the office). They make you a bit slower, as they add aerodynamic drag, but they make cycling much more enjpyable. A backpack will always make ypour back sweaty, even in winter. In summer, a backpack is a guarantee to be soaking wet after just 2 or three kilometres. A backpack can also lead to shoulder and neck discomfort, and it may even block your field of view when turning your head, which will make merging into traffic much more dangerous. Get puncture-resistant tyres. You do not want to change an inner tube on the side of a road with heavy traffic, in freezing rain and with numb and stiff fingers... Speed and souplesse are less important for a commuter tyre then reliability. Another important tip might be route planning. With a bike, you will often take different ways than with a car. Optimize your trip not for distance, but enjoyment - and minimum traffic lights. Every traffic light avoided is worth a few hundred meters of detour, timewise. Also, this will usually avoid rads with dense traffic and naturally guide you towards cyclepaths through parks, along rivers/canals and through side streets. When you have the time and are not in a hurry, make detours and explore the area! After some time, you will have an intimate knowledge of every side street, back alley, cul-de-sack etc and know which ones are dead-ends- and which ones will allow a bike to filter through. Also, exploring is fun.

@johnnunn8688 Месяц назад

Tool Station and the like, do very good De Walt safety glasses in clear, orange or dark lenses. They are really comfortable, don’t let the wind blow at your eyeballs and cost less than £4.

@ThomasPublicThuene Месяц назад

And they exist with reader bifocals, for the blind bats among us.

@duncanbaxter3347 Месяц назад

Not discussed in the clip but I would say be mentally prepared if you are on roads, at some point another road user will do something that gets your blood pressure up. Just know that this will happen and your preparedness will allow you to deal with it better 😊

@happyf00d Месяц назад

Started daily commuting to work 5 years ago - best decision of my life 😆. Got rid of car, no polution, no car expenses, fuel, parking problems and so on. Advice - check weather forecast regulary day before, in time you will learn weather patterns and how to prepare for your commute(clothing). Also - commute distance depends on the mood, not the weather !

@nebulous962 Месяц назад

touring tires. don't wanna worry about punctures when going to work.

@nebulous962 Месяц назад

i prefer continental contact urban.

@gcn Месяц назад

Nothing worse than being late for puncturing 👀

@paulgrimshaw8334 Месяц назад

Good, practical advice. Real cycling. High utility. Love it!

@vicebeer 27 дней назад

Great cycling video idea! My tips- - cycling to work makes me soo happy, mental health benefits are amazing, it is a great springboard to more intense exercise. - Shower and shave at work to save extra time in the morning - a pair of bmx gloves keeps the hands really warm (Fist great designs) - always have excess bike lights for the commute, more cheap temu/ebay lights > one expensive one - lock your helmet up in your D lock to save it finding its way into the jands of a kleptomaniac. - mud guards pay themselves back in one rainy ride. - a longer route without traffic may be safer, faster and more enjoyable than the most direct route - there are no fashion awards for commuter clothing so wear whatever makes you comfortable. - Other video ideas in the same vein: - ‘How to pick a route to work’ - what makes a commuter bike that will last + essentially commuting kit. - how to deal with road rage on your commute with a great outcome for everyone. - Are puncture proof tyres worth it? - Happiness, finance and commuting time benefits of riding to work. (Maybe a few test cyclists with EP sessions, psych surveys and financial benefits pre and post 1, 3 and 6 months into their journey- like your amazing zone 2 training series) -interviews with organisations that promote and and advocate for cycling. - Used vs new commuter bikes, where to buy them. Keep up the great work on the videos as always and come down to Australia for some videos!!! We’ve some great cycle routes and initiatives in Brisbane and Melbourne.

@davidwalker6510 Месяц назад

Great video, hats off to everyone who commutes by bike you get my respect. I commute to work in Thailand once a week I would do more but it is so hot. As the crow flies my commute is only 4 or 5km but I go the long way 25km to make it more of a challenge. Thankfully we have showers in my place of work. My tip is Daytime Running Lights be seen stay safe everyone love from Thailand.

@OperationDarkside Месяц назад

I started grocery shopping with my bike a few months ago, but the route is muddy and mountainous. I can't say, that it'll be for everyone, but I'm enjoying it. And for a situation like mine I have 2 tips: 1. Hydration: hills demand water 2. Storage: if you're not shopping every day, the bags fill quicker, than you anticipated. (3. Reward: always buy a small reward for yourself. Keeps you motivated)

@chrisjoyce5539 Месяц назад

Decathlon waterproof trousers which covers your shoes and socks for raining days game changer.

@FGZKlunk Месяц назад

Paniers and mudguards. Panniers are especially good if you are carrying a laptop, that weight is not going to do your back any good. And the extra weight makes your weekend bike feel so light when you ride it.

@better.better Месяц назад

I build my alarm schedule from arrival backward. for example I know I need to start work at a specific time, it takes me an approximate amount of time to get locked up and changed. it takes me another approximate time to cycle from home to the office. because I stop for breakfast on the way I allow time for that. and then my initial alarm to wake up is based on how long it takes me to actually get on the bike. because I'm not always going to the same place, I use the alarms to keep me on track. because I know my average pace, I calculate the route ahead of time, give myself a handicap for longer routes, or if the winds will be in my face. then I add half an hour to that for safety, and even with that there have still been times where I've arrived half an hour late, when I thought I was doing well and would be early. if your employer is not going to be okay with that, then you need to build in enough time to prevent it.

@neverlostatsea6527 Месяц назад

An upright bike, I don't use one myself but feel they're safer because: * you're higher up with better visibility for both you and other road users * weight further back so less likely to go over the handlebars when slamming on brakes * I think you'd be better off in an accident since your head is higher up and the bike is more in front of you

@Thekalllllllll Месяц назад

Always have enough money around to just say f it, and call a cab - if you break down, or the weather breaks

@johnnunn8688 Месяц назад

What do you do with the bike?

@Thekalllllllll Месяц назад

@@johnnunn8688 where I'm from cabs have bikeracks on the back, you just have to ask them to bring one. So just drop it of at the shop on the way

@katetottle1024 Месяц назад

Great video, I started cycling by commuting and it's a fantastic way to arrive at work ready to hit the ground running and then to wind down and relax at the end of the day. So good for your state of mind as well as body!

@colinlittlewood9613 Месяц назад

Two more I'd add - keeping a log of your commuting miles is a great form of extra motivation, and throw in a gravel sector if you can!

@erlendsteren9466 Месяц назад

I have been working sleeping night shifts, 17 km from home, some nice saturday mornings I went quite far to a very pleasant forest cafe (Kikutstua) and enjoyed a waffel and coffe on a bench in the sun.

@peterwhitson1142 Месяц назад

Having a few others to ride with on the commute also helps the resolve to get up and on the bike early. There’s nothing like the early morning message banter to encourage.

@zukzworld Месяц назад

Great job GCN! Loved the tips. ❤

@nicmorton280 Месяц назад

Love it! Great feature GCN

@ramsden35 Месяц назад

Brilliant video! I commute 46 miles round trip three times a week. I work a 10 hour day and my cycling days I’m more focused, happier (well as happy as you can be at work) and it helps knock off miles on the Garmin and Strava challenges which gives you a sense of achievement. I also use the three days as training. One day is a full Threshold ride, one at tempo and the Friday is as close to zone 2 (weather permitting, rain means full clip haha). Zone 2 Friday in the sunshine is my favourite.

@blankseventydrei Месяц назад

this all good advice. I would suggest also to change your route from time to time if you can, as the same route can get boring and demotivating.

@MarkWarnePhotography Месяц назад

Handlebar bag. I use a Brooks scape handlebar bag. It stops your back getting sweaty, I can carry a laptop, tools, waterproof jacket/trousers, lights and a folding backpack (for any extra that I might need to carry like shopping). Having everything organised in small bags makes this possible. Quick release too so it’s really convenient. Another must is a waterproof jacket with a helmet hood I find that even the best waterproof gloves are not waterproof for long, so I try to leave a dry set of gloves in the office for the journey home if it rained on the way in.

@stevendolphin6752 Месяц назад

For me it’s getting all my stuff ready the night before, ready to wake up and get spinning without the faff! I’m up and out for 4:30am. The last thing I can be bothered to do find out and pack all my things so it helps massively with the head game!

@gcn Месяц назад

This is a great point! It's during those early morning that you can put yourself off 😴☔

@iyadkamhiyeh527 Месяц назад

Transparent glasses are a MUST imo, especially in winter, they made a huge difference for me! You can wear them day and night, they protect your eyes from the freezing cold wind in winter and also from insects and dust in summer!

@C345OFR Месяц назад

Better yet: invest a little more in some photochromatics (I paid about £15 for some Rockbros ones) so that you can use them through all seasons/conditions!

@paddlepedal4780 Месяц назад

My best advice for commuting to work via bike. Throw your leg over saddle and start turning the cranks. It gets easier and more fun the more you do it.

@RhymesWithPorridge Месяц назад

LifeCycle is amazing. Excellent shout-out there.

@edwardojr2838 Месяц назад

I really enjoy seeing everyone's bike and setup. Gives you some ideas, even as a bicycle commuter of many years. So interesting to see how creative ppl get and what gear they use

@ktadema Месяц назад

My favorite cycling subject is commuting!! SO glad yall interviewed some cyclists that have been doing it for years. But you can tell that UK is living in a completely different world than the USA. Wish we could hear from some Americans commuting in non-cycling friendly areas.

@steveng5691ify Месяц назад

I've lived in Florida for 23 years, before that Vancouver, Canada. I've been a bike commuter for over 40 years. Here in Jacksonville, people think I'm insane but actually bike commuting here is close to ideal. I use side roads to avoid traffic and equipment that is durable above all. The terrain here is flat, it's rarely cold, it's legal to ride on sidewalks (which are usually empty), and people are actually quite friendly. It's 13 miles each way for me and I have a shower at work. Like others have stated, you need high visibility out there. The two best things about bicycle commuting is fitness and immense cost savings. I've ridden the same bike for 30 years and have learned to maintain it myself. I've only been injured one time when a tree vine across a sidewalk clotheslined me (broken arm) in the dark. I still have very fond memories of riding along the Adanac corridor as a young man in Vancouver. I passed through every type of neighborhood on my way to Gastown.

@CraigDude-xj2gk 27 дней назад

When first commuting with a longish ride, take your bike to work in the car, ride it home at end of day. The next morning ride it back to work, load it up in the car and drive it home. This worked for me with a 22 mi commute to help reduce fatigue.

@mikehaberdotco408 Месяц назад

Tip: First thing to do once you're up is get the bike out of the shed/garage/wherever. Then you'll know what the weather is like and you can check for flat tyres / light batteries and you'll have time to sort everything out. Don't leave it too late to find out you need to fix or charge something.

@dazakendrick Месяц назад

40 years and still love it 😊

@AndrewBrownballroomdru 24 дня назад

This is some of the best cycling content I have seen in the channel. Please do breakdown videos on different weather, bike types, and distances.

@a1white Месяц назад

Been commuting in London for 17 years. Lots has changed over that time for the better. My current commute is 90% on (mostly) segregated fast direct bike lanes. Back when I started it involved working out quieter routes on back roads.

@CyclingMartialartswithMusic Месяц назад

In my opinion the best "genre" of cycling. Cycling commute. I love fixed gear and Enduro though.

@dayleguy3485 Месяц назад

Nice one GCN - this is great to see. With hybrid working commute to the home office or lunchtime commute (Lu’mute) 😀

@DaveCM Месяц назад

My brother is lucky in that he has an office. He stashes his clothes to change into for the week at the office. So, he can ride and not worry about his nice work clothes

@LovetheIPAs Месяц назад

This was a super video! I love the enthusiasm of the cyclists and their advice was varied and all extremely useful. Good you had a range of ages and genders, as well as folks wearing cycling kit and folks wearing non-cycling clothing. I think this mix will help people see that cycling is accessible to all!!! But we want more bike paths!!! When do we want them? NOW!!!

@LosKrachosHD Месяц назад

Wow.. how helpful, getting advice from normal people

@tarikberair9562 Месяц назад

Manon, on a saddle or with a mic, you are smashing it!!

@erins9271 Месяц назад

Neoprene shoe covers for the cool weather, and wear layers. Hi vis clothing and lights are a must for me. Pack you stuff the night before to save time in the morning.

@davezzzz172 Месяц назад

I commuted by bike for 30+ years. It was best way of getting miles in during the week. 20+ years of that included riding over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco (30-32 miles round trip). On the other hand, while I enjoyed getting my exercise in while going to work, I didn't always arrive in the best mood. Too many incidents with cars that left me feeling enraged. I'm retired now, so I don't commute at all. And when I did retire, I knew that my weekly cycling mileage might fall off, which it did. Nothing like a morning commute to get you on the bike; retirement, on the other hand, made me lazy!

@antonbragin852 Месяц назад

It's great to see how different and yet amazing the cycling people are! My tip for the beginners would be to use a dedicated cycling clothes for anything above 15 minutes - it gives you much better comfort and fun)

@AmieWea Месяц назад

Watching Global Cycling Network made my life easier on the bike.

@fishingwiththomas Месяц назад

Dyno lights were the best thing I did. Plus commuting with mates helps the motivation

@johnnunn8688 Месяц назад

Do modern dyne lights still go out when you stop, or is there a back-up battery?

@pauloleary9464 Месяц назад

Great video! Very helpful

@gcn Месяц назад

Glad you enjoyed it 🙌 Was super cool to see so many people out on their bikes 🚴

@renaudmaljean2518 Месяц назад

I got a backpack that you can zip open in half and clip it on the rack. It's great and doesn't look like a touring bag. Bigger tyres should help with potholes, sidewalks, and countryside trails if you encounter those. Got schwalbe G one allround. Perfect

@tjohnson200 Месяц назад

I use a wahoo bolt V2, Garmin Varia taillight radar, and Trieye glasses combo to stay safe commuting on a 70MPH, two lane, highway. I also keep a change of clothes in my file cabinet in my office just in case.

@Gamebreaker08 Месяц назад

I see Manon, I hit like! I don't even care what the video is about!

@peterthomas8053 Месяц назад

Some great tips there, and, like quite a few said, it's cheap and enjoyable.

@Cycle.every.day. Месяц назад

Make sure your commute route is where Manon will be asking commuters about commuting

@connorparadis4804 Месяц назад

Love this video

@jackhorsley3912 Месяц назад

My tip no one mentioned is have fun!! Also two pairs of socks in winter

@19Vegi91 Месяц назад

I've been getting to work with my electric scooter for 6 months now. Ordered a cheap-ish entry level gravel bike about a month ago which is supposed to arrive any time soon. Can't wait to arrive at work all sweaty for the first few times.

@IowaNinersFan Месяц назад

No backpacks unless you enjoy sweaty backs. Panniers and racks are your friend. Plan your main and backup routes (due to weather, construction, etc.....) Have proper front and back lights and last but not least, know how to change a flat.

@user-gq1ks7bx9x 16 дней назад

1:52 My advice too! especially in winter

@kianmokhtary3539 Месяц назад

Heated gloves!!!! Love it!! ❤❤❤

@declanfaughey8471 Месяц назад

Found out the location of the bicycle shops near your home and place of work.

@derwent1972 Месяц назад

i Spicy up my rides on Fridays I get the old cross bike out and take a small detour then enjoy 6 miles of old Newcastle railway and waggon ways look forward to this Friday

@moctarfofana392 Месяц назад

Helmet with a removable visor, it is an absolute God-send if it's raining and you're riding into the wind. I use the Lazer Urbanize MIPS

@mikehedges5954 Месяц назад

Great tips.

@chrisridesbicycles Месяц назад

Very good idea. Why not making this a series and for example asking people in a sportive for tips for riders who are about to start their first one?

@arkadyevna Месяц назад

I agree about the weather not being nearly as bad as non (or potential!)-cycling commuters think. The number of days it'll actually be raining at the time of your journey is far lower than the number of days when it rains, which is what most people tend to think about.

@andyglawe7804 Месяц назад

Always have a back up plan if it does go completely wrong. Sometimes when it's pouring down and you puncture on a dark winters night and you can't fix your bike, call a friend , family etc to get you out of a predicament.

@DB-sm2do Месяц назад

For short commutes... e.g. 6k like mine. Casual cycling Shorts, wool t shirt and in winter or rain waterproof jacket, maybe trousers if really cold. Don't go hard enough to sweat. I'm lucky to change into scrubs at work, but otherwise have clothes at work. Rack and pannier. Good lights all the time. Breakfast at work after ride in. Otherwise you'll want second breakfast. When i did a longer commute (30k each way), real cycling kit esp wool tops, eat snack before you head home, perfetto jacket or similar in winter. Dry kit on radiator at work. Consume 2 breakfasts.

@JBthePAdashC Месяц назад

GCN seems to have caught on to the trend that people are cycling more for reasons other than KOMs. Good on them, but also surprising since they spent so many years so heavy-handed on the racing and sport side with only an occasional nod to the idea that people get on bikes for any other reason.

@felixbelanger2659 Месяц назад

Forget that, I want to know how Manon's zone 2 training is going?!

@piersderoos6941 Месяц назад

I commute to work with my I.t pals with matching sponsored lycra costumes, hoping strangers think we might be professional. They're obviously impressed because they always wave at us with their fingers and shout.

@diogofso Месяц назад

Manon woke up early for this one 😂. Love it ☺️

@simonwilliams1696 Месяц назад

We will all have individual circumstances with our commutes so everyones will be slightly different, its about finding what works for you. It will take time to perfect yours through trial and error. Being organised the night before and a good routine will help things run more smoothly but most of all enjoy it.

@teclo1057 Месяц назад

make sure tyre pressure is within the range it says on the tyre. i used to pump tyres up til they felt inflated enough just by squeezing them, but they were still under inflated and i always felt sluggish when cycling and got tired easily. when i got a new bike, the tyres were inflated to the max, and i couldnt believe how effortless it was from then on. also make sure your seat is at the right height, so many people i see have their seats too low and that will also tire you out a lot quicker.