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What Will Happen If You Cycle To Work Every Day For A Month?

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Cycling to work can be a great way to get fit, improve your mental wellbeing and look after the environment. We’ve enlisted our staff here at GCN, including fan-favourite Harriet, for a challenge: what will happen if they ride to work every day for a month? Let’s meet the participants and find out what this commuter challenge is all about!
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@gcn Год назад

Do you use your bike for commuting? Let us know in the comments below! 💬

@kalejaiyeidris9380 Год назад

I use my bike to communicate

@martins3993 Год назад

I just started. I only have 9 km but i try to take a detour home some days to get some more cycling in my legs.

@jakubjeske2071 Год назад

I commute to work by bike everyday. I have a 4 mile commute which isn’t much and it takes me about 10-15 minutes on average. I am from NYC and commuting by bike is better than taking the subway.

@KenSmith-bv4si Год назад

I'm a retired Boilermaker local28, I ride for pleasure and fun not to work.

@Squilk Год назад

At the start of summer I was loaned an eBike through work for a few weeks. Since I returned it I’ve continued commuting on an old hybrid my wife had rusting in the cellar. I now commute 130 miles a week and loving it. I never thought I could cycle this much, and if it wasn’t for the confidence boost of the eBike, I would never have known. Soon I shall upgrade and return the bike to my wife!

@RicardoF88 Год назад

I commute at least 4 to 5 days a week! Which is around 250 miles a month! It has saved me a lot of money on petrol and I definitely see a significant improvement on me fitness level! Whoever is considering commuting, just go for it 💪🏼💪🏼 but don’t forget about your safety and be mindful of the traffic!

@timchikun Год назад

same i commute 4 days a week by bike, but i have only 5 km in one direction

@leechapa7279 Год назад

Super. It's always good to save money.

@RicardoF88 Год назад

@@AnimalScienceTV I guess one would have to buy food anyway, plus there are cheap options for snacks during the day!

@Sagarpawar-ix7ky Год назад

Me too

@zacc1602 Год назад

Same i commute 7kms one direction too, but i never get wet with road bike

@88davidw Год назад

Great to see Harriet back on the channel. Love how she’s embracing cycling 😊

@pukas8885 Год назад

Harriot is the sora of gcn, and therefore my favorite

@DerFz Год назад

#TeamHarriet 🚴🚴

@Twin-cr7mo Год назад

I definitely see a "Pinarelli" in her future

@andreagasparoni8515 Год назад

I live in Rome. I commute by bike since 2007. As long as 2014 my daily distance was 10 km roundtrip. Then I changed my job, and now I ride for 20 km roundtrip. Summer, winter, sun, rain... it doesn't matter: every morning I jump on my bike and ride through the center of Rome. It makes me (a bit) healthier and (a lot) happier. 😄

@fabioqueiros9322 Год назад

To be fair, you have an unfair advantage: who would not love to cycle everyday through the center of Rome?? 😆

@andreagasparoni8515 Год назад

You're partly right: believe me that in the crazy traffic of Rome, you often forget the beauty you're riding in. 😅

@OmmerSyssel Год назад

@@fabioqueiros9322 obviously you never experienced Italian driving style ☠️

@robertschriek1353 14 дней назад

We have 9,1 million cars in The Netherlands on a population of 18 million. Weve gone mad.

@chrisdanish84 Год назад

I pass the GCN offices each day on my commute and I really have them to thank for getting me on a bike. I had been considering ditching the car but hadn't cycled for 20 years. I found their videos and they gave me the information on how to do it along with the belief that I could. I still take the train occasionally if the weather is really tough however my 45-minute morning canal commute has done wonders for my fitness and my mental health, it's hands down the best part of my work days. I hope others find this video and it helps them as much as it has helped me. Cheers GCN!

@gcn Год назад

That's awesome. Thanks for the great comment!

@alexanderh2715 Год назад

@@gcn This channel is very motivating. Rediscovered my love for cycling and after not being able to go for a few days I did my longest trip in a while today. Before I got hyped up by the German Channel :) ( i like both channels a lot)

@philipcooper8297 Год назад

When I cycle to work I can take 98% of the route (32km total per day) on virtually empty cycle paths, passing through nature by the local river, far far away from busy streets and traffic. So, for me the main benefit of cycling to work isn't in the fitness, nor cost, it's the way I can clear my head and relieve any stress on my commute. I also leave my road bike in the office, so I don't even have to worry about it getting stolen/vandalised on the street.

@FlatSpinMan Год назад

Living the dream! I enjoy my commute and it’s through a city. Luckily only a couple of km are on busy roads. Yours sounds idyllic.

@LukaszMielczarek Год назад

Lucky you!

@ColinBroderickMaths Год назад

God how I wish I had that route. There are no good routes for me so it's 35 miles a day on a busy A road :(

@karlInSanDiego Год назад

I appreciate how apprehensive Harriet is to ride in mixed traffic. You are not alone. Our greatest barrier from broad adoption of cycling and micromobility as transportation is that we don't have dedicated bike infrastructure that is separated from motor traffic. It's very common for all of us lifetime 'vehicular cyclists' to misunderstand this critical issue. We learned not to fear mixed traffic, but that doesn't make us safer than having world class cycling infrastructure and street calming. It just means our sense of self preservation has been dulled by years of convincing ourselves that thus is as good as we get, and there is no gain from fearing the ride. Studies show clearly that not feeling safe is the number one obstacle keeping people from riding and it's also a contributor to having a poor diversity in riding among women and men, and all ages.

@fagyu7502 Год назад

And when it is separated it's used by oblivious pedestrians, or at least in my city I have to take the bicycle road to uni and it goes along the shore and it's literally just half the sidelane having a bike sign in most places

@lmaoroflcopter Год назад

@@fagyu7502 those would be the same arguments you just made against pedestrians, you'll find drivers making against cyclists. We need to be better than that. We do not need segregated infrastructure. We need better road users. Though I am excited at the roll out of 20mph nationwide limits in urban areas to bring speeds down to those which can easily be attained by cyclists as we can finally take primary position with confidence.

@markrushton1516 Год назад

Well, more confidence but that 20mph and us taking primary is like a red RAG to some motorists who regard any traffic in front of them as being a hindrance

@megamert2848 Год назад

@@lmaoroflcopter I mean the people are not that different in the UK than the Netherlands but it is 100% safer in the Netherlands to the point where I don't even consider safety when considering if I would bike somewhere. Hell even the simplest thing is that in the Netherlands the only people who wear a helmet are kids who have just learned how to bike (4-9 years old depending on when you learnt it) or peope who are gonna do some serious mountain biking or "road racing".

@Happy_Biker Год назад

@@megamert2848 What sort of distances do people in the Netherlands commute by bike?

@bikepackingadventure7913 Год назад

I cycle 5 days a week to work on a fixed gear, doing 300 miles a month. In winter when it’s icy or snowing I use a gravel bike with ice spike tubeless tyres. Never missed a day cycling to work, all weathers. My NHS colleagues think I’m nuts 😏😆😆 I also do long rides at the weekend 😊

@tomislavgidzhukov9017 Год назад

Yea, you are nuts 😹😂😂

@bikepackingadventure7913 Год назад

@@tomislavgidzhukov9017 I work at two different hospitals. Sometimes I work at one in the morning and the other in the afternoon. So in the morning I cycle to one and at lunchtime I cycle another 8 miles to the other and then cycle home at the end of the day. Love it. Who gets to cycle from one place of work to another? 👍🙂🙂

@oayysz8909 Год назад

@@bikepackingadventure7913 mate you are a legend !

@geoffreyhoney122 Год назад

Your NHS colleagues need to get with the programme and start riding for health physical and mental! Great example of really "Walking the walk, not the talk!" (Or should that be riding the ride?) Well done you!

@4nz-nl Год назад

❤

@Y3riel Год назад

Hey GCN - loving this series. Trying to get day to day ppl to cycle more and how to make them more comfortable to cycle.

@gcn Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@garethmate Год назад

I cycle 32 miles a day for five days a week. I love it! I do live in the Netherlands, and it is perfect for cycling.

@daLoerdchen Год назад

I envy you. Only living a few kilometres further east of the Netherlands in Germany and the cycling infrastructure of German cities is just horrendous...

@garethmate Год назад

@@daLoerdchen I think the Netherlands is unique. It is safe and so well organised. I feel it is similar to Düsseldorf; when I got back to England, I tended to stick to the country roads as my local city is as bad as it was ten years ago. So much for improvements.

@petrichor649 Год назад

That's a lot, you strong human.

@jasoncooley3159 Год назад

Got my first bike as an adult last November and have commuted just about everyday since then by bike. I only live 0.6 miles from work, but I have loops that range from 4.2 miles to 22 miles one way that I choose from depending on how much time I have and my energy level. Best lifestyle change I’ve ever made.

@jonathontucker5743 Год назад

LOVE how supportive Manon is. Tough starting out sometimes!

@MrBartmatzel Год назад

Commuting 5 days a week since about 4 years now. 30km per day. It helped me a lot in terms of health and dealing with stress. Nice to see Harriet back in action.

@FlatSpinMan Год назад

It’s unreal how good commuting is for stress. When I can’t ride in, I feel dopier, and if it persists, so much worse.

@mastacrx Год назад

It's funny how you get back in your car and it feels almost unbearable how slow and annoying driving becomes!

@nuttycommuter3718 Год назад

@@FlatSpinMan I loved it when I used to ride every day. That hour each way just got rid of all stress! It was the best part of my day, even when it was cold and raining

@FlatSpinMan Год назад

@@mastacrx For me it tends to be two stupidly short train rides where I don’t really have time to read or anything, sandwiched by short but quite intense walks (the road up to work is 17%) so I end up all sweaty anyway. Occasionally I’ll drive in but then my HR never rises after waking, it feels. I just sort of womble my way through the day.

@BozoTheBear Год назад

LOVE THIS! I started cycling 1.5 years ago, during a covid lockdown in Sydney. When we went back to the office, I'd fallen in love with bikes and when I realised I could ride to work, I gave it a try. Have been doing it ever since - I'm lucky to have an easy 8km ride (100m climbs), but I often take detours for coffee, or to look for more hills. I spent 2.5 months in the UK for work earlier in the year, so bought a bike (and sold it at the end) - had a 25-30km daily commute for half of my time (Dundee to St Andrews), and it was such a dream cycling in the UK, after watching GCN videos. Couldn't recommend cycling to work highly enough, and I love to see more people giving it a go.

@knarf_on_a_bike Год назад

I'm a daily commuter. 5 days a week, year round, 4 seasons (I live in Canada). Including weekend riding, I average 250 - 300km per week. Loving this series! Especially looking forward to seeing Harriet's progress.

@geoffmerritt Год назад

I had been a fairweather commuter in Adelaide Australia for a couple years before I visited Canada in December 2016... To my amazement ppl were still riding bikes in below freezing conditions. My first thoughts were, F*** stop being a wimp... sold my car (2nd car) and have been riding everyday since no matter what the weather. For reference, I can count on 1 hand the amount of times I have to worry about being rained on in a year in Adelaide, I would almost say it has the most ideal climate for cycling... except when it gets over 40C.

@pimmelfresse9033 Год назад

Really cool to see other people commuting! Here in the North of Germany, in the countryside, it can feel lonesome and you sometimes feel like you are the only one doing it. I only commute about 30 km every day, but it is very fun and keeps you fit. On windy days and when it is raining a lot and it's cold, it can be hard, but it is fun anyway. Loved the comment section!

@OmmerSyssel Год назад

Familiar with Brynje synthetic and Aclima wool, net underwear? Highly recommendable for sweaty and damp or colder conditions. 🇩🇪👋🏻🇩🇰

@spdowding Год назад

I started commuting by bike 18 months ago and have done every day since through sun, rain, ice and snow. I find it gives me some time to myself to think about things and makes me fitter and feel healthier. Plus the money saved on fuel is huge!

@davebolger3929 Год назад

Money saved on fuel is huge. Money spent on coffee and munchies is....equal!

@lbx5359 Год назад

Always great to see people getting into a cycling commute! I can go without my long weekend rides, but I can't go without my cycle commute - it's an integral part of both my mental and physical well-being. A few tips for those who are afraid of mixed traffic: 1. Do not be afraid to take the lane. Especially, if you see any blockage on your path, move over well ahead of time so cars don't squeeze past you. 2. Overtake on the correct side! (That's left where I live, I assume it's right in UK). Drivers usually don't check the outer mirror nearly enough. 3. Do not overtake if you do not feel confident. Especially with buses or lorries: for those, make extra sure that you will not end up stopped in their blind spot (pass them clearly, or stay behind and ideally within their mirror) 4. Stop at red lights! If you want cyclists to be taken seriously, then act accordingly.

@marinex84 Год назад

I started this chalenge two weeks ago. Sometimes I feel a bit unsure, just like Harriet, but also like her, I am facing the chalenge. My commute takes about 30 min in somewhat heavy traffic. It saves me a lot of time. Hugs from Brazil!

@davidsegalle563 Год назад

If you are in the south and olanning in travelling i have to recommend curitiba. Its probably the city with the best bike infrastructure in the country. Yesterday there was a bike march woth over 1000 bikes on the road and it was super fun. Also you get to experience something quite odd in brasil, a city center which feels more akin to a neibhorgood considering population density and building size. Also the bus network is great so you dont even need a car

@gcn Год назад

Great to hear, keep us updated with how you get on!

@marinex84 Год назад

@@davidsegalle563 For sure. Curitiba has one of the best infrastructures in Brasil. I live in Recife. Not so good infrastructure, but better than a few years ago. Um grande abraço! =)

@0AJN0 Год назад

Cycle commuting has changed my life. I'm so grateful to be living in an extremely bike friendly city, compared to the car-dependent, suburbia nightmare before. I do 150km a week, and everything about my health has improved significantly. I feel better physically and mentally than I thought was possible.

@robertrhodes8702 Год назад

I've been commuting in/out of work by bike for about 5 or 6 years now. It's about 15.5km there and back in total, so not too far, but the mileage does add up over the years! There are so many positives for doing this consistently! All the best for the challenge 😀👍

@Kitsonsonvacation Год назад

I am from Canada and I start commuting by bike 3-5 days a week on a single speed bike for about 6 months now, about 11.5km each way. I love the joy of riding to and off work as it makes the day more challenging and calm myself other than paying for public transport and slower commute time. It also helps me to save a lot of money too. I love the simplicity of a single-speed /Fixed gear as all I need to take care of the bike is mainly the drivetrain and maintain a good amount of tire pressure, it's the workhorse for me!

@nicolasmancuso6564 Год назад

Love the initative! I commute 17km everyday and it´s (mostly) the happiest part of my day.

@FlatSpinMan Год назад

Ooh, I love this. I’ve been commuting about 20km round trip for ten years now. It started as once or twice a week but after a month or so I noticed how much better I felt doing it, so it became a five to six day a week thing. I’m lucky with the distance. 8-10km usually, uphill on the way in, so it doesn’t take too much effort, even if I’m busy or feeling really tired.When I commute by car, bus, or train, it’s nice in a luxurious sort of way, but not having my HR kick up in the morning makes me feel almost sedated. And there’s nothing better after a day of annoying teenage girls (I’m a teacher) than a brisk largely downhill commute. Another thing is, when it’s the holidays or I can’t ride regularly, holy shit does the weight jump on.

@bubblesezblonde Год назад

Love Harriets new bike! However, in trraffic I think having a flashing red tailighta and flashing headlights are the way to be safer. I make the headlights continuous as night falls

@matthewnormand2041 Год назад

Flashing lights all the time with the possible exception of a group ride, IMHO. Wonder how many close calls I avoided because I had flashing lights to make my more visible in any condition.

@geoffreyhoney122 Год назад

Absolutely on the flashing lights!!! I bought a Bontrager Flare R that isdesi designed to be seen by day. Motorists avoid me because they notice me and hate it! Win win for safety!

@bubblesezblonde Год назад

@@geoffreyhoney122 yeppers I look for the most obnoxious, bright flashes I can find. Then I run 2 differing headlights so the flashes are not in sync. I agree, MAKE them see you!

@davidmurphy291 Год назад

This is a GREAT idea for a series. And I’m thrilled to watch Harriett’s journey here. As for myself, I have a 5-mile one-way commute that I have been doing daily since May 2022. I am fortunate that my commute is nearly 100% protected infrastructure. Carefree.

@pas7680 Год назад

I had to commute by bike during covid as there was no public transport for four months. The first few weeks were hard, but once you get used to it there a great benefit. My general fitness over 4 months improved greatly and i carried this through at the weekends and even did the c2c.

@jarjaledi Год назад

i commute to school everyday (weekends included) with my MTB which i converted it to a commuter city bike. the distance between my home and school is 4 kilometers and i gain 60 meters of elevation. i also have additional courses 3 days a week so i drive 30 kilometers and gain 150 meters of elevation those days. so in total, i drive (4*8)+(15*6)=122 kilometers and gain (60*4)+(150*3)=690 meters of elevation in one week.

@Patrik6606 Год назад

Commute 100km every week and have done so for almost 3 years. Also doing cycling training zwift or outdoors on weekends, been doing that for 2 years. I really got the cycling bug. Love it. Great to see Harriet again 👍

@nurd6 Год назад

More Harriet!

@theresajv5055 Год назад

So I guess everyone liked Harriet as much as I did

@spencerdavies4666 Год назад

I went from not riding a bike for 21 years to commuting 5 days a week (22 Km each way, though flat) over the period of a year and my weight went from just over 95 Kg to 64 Kg and I felt so much better for doing it. Saying that the most dangerous part of my commute are the roads local to where I live. The further into London I get the safer the roads seem to be... But Covid/home working have certainly hit my fitness for six.

@duncanhamilton5841 Год назад

Yeah. I went from 15km daily commute five times a week to working from home, and my fitness dived as my weight went up. So sold one of the bikes and bought a rowing machine.

@OmmerSyssel Год назад

Well done 🍻

@philipdrewry6706 Год назад

I can extend one of my morning commutes to 29 miles and love it. Yes, it makes for an early start and you have to factor time in for punctures, but I find it sets me up for the day. One down side though, after the ride, I’m just left wishing I was still out on my bike and not at work.

@sandles003 Год назад

I live in Australia and Started commuting to work from 2012. 3-4 days a week. 120km. I ride on busy roads but have learnt where best to position myself on the road. I always run lights at all times and use a reflective high-vis backpack cover to increase my visibility. 20 yrs of commuting has seen my loose a lot of weight and keep it Off. I've Gained alot of fitness & happiness. Cycling had changed my life completely. I haven't had a sick day in over 5 yrs. I think my fitness and mental health has alot to do with this. Cycling is my life. I'll never STOP.

@Glopieo Год назад

It’s such a joy watching Harriet’s progress, I love it! Go queen 👑

@throx Год назад

GCN needs to buy her a Pinarelli.

@SoferAmator Год назад

Yes, Gogo girl! You're going to smash it by the end of the month. Dry asphalt and wind from the back!

@gcn Год назад

@@throx 🤣

@davidwright4739 Год назад

Cycling to work for a month is no challenge ! I'm coming up to 66years old next month and I've been cycling continuously to work for the last 24years in all weathers. Over my whole working life were possible I've cycled to work.

@ferrydrums99 Год назад

Very nice video and initiative 💪🏻 I've been commuting by e-bike for around 2 years and do almost 40km a day. Even if you have a bad day at the office, cycling back home fixes everything and keeps me fit.

@gcn Год назад

Thanks, glad you enjoyed!

@FlorianFreimoser Год назад

I committed to this challenge almost 3 years ago. I can absolutely recommend it!

@gcn Год назад

Do you still commute to work every day by bike?

@FlorianFreimoser Год назад

@@gcn Only on every day that I go to my "normal" place of work. Sometimes I have meetings elsewhere or work at home. I would say on average it is 3-4 times per week (about 28 km one way). I started to commute exclusively by bike when I did not renew my yearly train ticket; I sort of tricked myself. Before, I looked very carefully at the weather forecast 🙂and tried to avoid rainy days.

@ColinBroderickMaths Год назад

@@FlorianFreimoser I do a similar distance. It's definitely on the upper end of what could be considered reasonable, and I am absolutely shattered by the end of the week. But I still find myself itching to get out on the weekends!

@FlorianFreimoser Год назад

@@ColinBroderickMaths It is the same for me 🙂. I do not know since how long you have been commuting in this way, but for me the fatigue has become a lot better over the years. It is quite amazing how even an oldish body can adapt to more exercise.

@francoispayen Год назад

Great initiative, I'd like to see more commuting-related content on the channel: We need more people to ditch their cars and get on bikes! I'm on my 3rd year of bike commuting 3 to 5 days a week, 8 months a year (winters are harsh here and at the moment there is no infrastructure that would allow me to bike safely to work). At first my legs would be shot after the 3rd day, now I can easily commute 5 days a week AND go for rides on weekends. My fitness has improved greatly just by going to work. Do it!

@GHinWI Год назад

An obnoxious blinking red taillight is clutch for commuting in traffic. Also a headlight, even in daylight. The brighter-the-better, drivers cannot be counted on to notice you passively-you have to grab their attention. I like Light & Motion Vayas-they’re light, bright, and you just pop them into a usb once a week for charge.

@JamesSmith-zs8fl Год назад

I worked from home for 3 years.....then, I retired. But a 9 mile morning ride to work would have been quite thrilling on a Highway with no Shoulders for most of the trip.

@deanedwards9575 Год назад

Hooray! more Harriet. She is so enjoyable. Love to see her developing in the world of cycling. More Harriet please...

@justwannaridemabike Год назад

I commute 95 - 97% of the year. I only take the car / bus on very icy days or when I need to take my small office plants home before a holiday or back after a holiday to stop them passing away. It’s the best way to get to work hands down. My average miles per week for the direct route is 40miles and the indirect averages 100mph up to 140miles in summer months.

@PatrickMckinnell Год назад

I set myself that challenge at the start of this year. I have driven under 10 times so far this year due to having to take things into the office bigger than can carry on the bike and I'm in the office every day. The trip is 21 km each way. As of today I'm at 9,000km for the year and only started riding a bike halfway through last year. In terms of how it has affected me, I am happier when get into work, whether it's rained, hailed or is beautiful and sunny. have also required less ADHD medication and can be more productive at work and even my depression symptoms have eased. The slight negative (or positive depending on how you look at it) started off with only 1 bike and any money I have saved from riding has vanished with my earnings and has turned into 5 bikes. #commutewithgcn

@gcn Год назад

You can never have too many bikes! It's great to hear a cycling commute has benefited you so much!

@adamhill8290 Год назад

I love this challenge. I can't wait to see transformations with the individuals in their fitness but also with their psychological transformations as well. This is inspiring. Who else is going for this!?

@RuiBiker1 Год назад

I am already riding every day about 2 months. 23kms every day and when arrive home I do the training plan on ZWIFT. 😀👍

@gregridesbikes1905 Год назад

Big fan of this. It's funny and ironic how often those of us who are 'serious' cyclists forget just how useful bikes can be.

@florenceetalexismartel8365 Год назад

I've been a regular commuter for 8 years now in the Paris region. Around 6.000 km of commute/year. The few key things that are working for me are : 1) organization to have a shower and clothes at the office in order to commute light ! - 2) Good cylcing equipment for the rain/winter/night - 3) A robust road bike, rimbrake alu bike and wheels, 1X set-up, MTB clipless pedals, lights and reflective stuff on bike : the result is a 8kg efficient bike ... And also I lost around 25kg in the process !

@therealpinkyskull Год назад

Harriet’s back, she’s on a roll lately. I commuted to work last night on my motorcycle, here in the corrupted states of America work is far away at times. I’d ride my bike to work if it wasn’t 55 kilometers away.

@mikeeisenberger5179 Год назад

Lmao don't like it? Move

@davidjaxson59 Год назад

You are free to leave whenever you choose.

@skarabyll1458 Год назад

@@mikeeisenberger5179 Just leave the US all together, it's a hellhole for cyclists😂

@mateosebastian8555 Год назад

Wow these are the most american replies. 'If you dont like it, leave'. Like its a crime to criticize the country you live in. The country had a long way to go in terms of infrastructure and being more bike friendly.

@skarabyll1458 Год назад

@@mateosebastian8555 it definitly still has a long long way to go though

@cliffordhallam3270 Год назад

When in slow traffic get in the bottom gears. It means you can pull away without a wobble and then click up every three revs of the crank. Get some really bright lights. When your workmates complain they’re too bright you’ve found the right ones! My 30 mile a day commute helped keep my blood pressure under control, staved off type 2 diabetes for a few years, and helped to lessen the severity of two PEs and two heart attacks. Best of luck to you all!! 👍👍

@ballroomdru Год назад

I commute by bike 4-6 days per week, 6-10 months out the year in NYC. No rain, snow, or ice riding but I have Barr mitts for the cold. It has kept my weight down over the last 8 years while saving money on commuting.

@gja2000 Год назад

I was commuting almost everyday before the big C. We are now perm WFH. Did invest early on in a smart trainer and now either go for an outdoor ride during lunch or on the trainer.

@BigBrownMonke Год назад

Harriet is such an innocent sweetheart! I can’t 🥺🥺

@krob9145 Год назад

I commute by bike all the time. It helps that over half the route is on cycle lanes and quiet park multiuse paths plus quiet roads. It's relaxing and better than how I commuted more than 3 years ago. It also helped recovering from illness. Now going in cars make me carsick so bike is first choice for travelling sun or shine, winter or summer.

@user-zt2ob3dn3h 4 месяца назад

My story is quite similar to Steve's. 1h 45min (26kms) each way to work on a road bike, gradually steepening in the morning, and vice versa in the afternoon. Through medium busy roads. Great challenge. Huge money saver. Entertaining also, gives you the chance to observe your city in a slow paced way. Only downside is the need to rest in the weekend which prevents frequent long weekend rides. But, you cannot have it all in this life, can you? Overall, a hugely positive act. Greetings from (the bike unfriendly) Athens Greece. Lazaros

@tims_builds Год назад

As a regular bike commuter I fully support this! A little over 1 month more will mark 1 year since I last drove my car to work

@evosportychop8332 Год назад

I look forward to following this series. I enjoy the epic rides and the super bikes, but this is more my type of riding.

@gcn Год назад

We try to have something for everyone on the channel!

@lawrence4899 Год назад

Have been bike commuting for a couple of months. 6x/week. It saves you time than waiting for a bus ride, you get more sleep, saves money, accessible mode of transportation and you are fit/healthy. Eco friendly. Disadvantage : When it rains, it floods. Heat and dust. expect a very challenging heavy traffic (reckless drivers, pedestrians, road construction). You also need extra money whenever the bike needs maintenance esp. wearing parts like drivetrain which is normal. If your workplace isnt bikefriendly, doesnt have bike racks for you to park (safely). You need to be alert, quick, defensive rider. Overall, it is good and convenient.

@jasongillen2401 Год назад

Commuted the past two years, take a break through winter on turbo. Also take it easy on rides in, no shower at work. Also use eletric fan to cool off before i get changed, keeps me fresh and sweet free for the day. Surprisingly works so well.

@stoffelundsoweiter2560 Год назад

I commute every Workday with my beloved 1991 GT Karakoram, wich for me is the best way to get to work. Wich is around 50 km per Week. Gladly the most of my route runs trough a large Parkarea. I love to commute, the only downside is the need to change clothes at work or to accept to run through your trousers in no time. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Leipzig Germany

@TheUntypicals Год назад

I do 24 miles each day of the week on bike commuting, saves money, planet and helps me stay fit. I can forage for apples, plums, pears and berries on the way and throw the seeds and stones into areas for future foraging :)

@dems_mtb Год назад

I just watched this, April the first I started a personal challenge of Mountain biking 10 klm every day for 30 days..Looking forward to see the health effects over a month, i have found that biking every day has significantly helped my mental health so far..I work from home

@SherlynTalactac Год назад

I did this starting in June and plan to stick to it whenever possible. I'm in Canada so winter is problematic. My ride is 5.15 miles each way and very hilly heading back. I did get to convert to an ebike by end of July which made biking home easier and made me a more consistent bike commuter.

@andyfairchild2383 Год назад

I’m full time WFH, so no commute for me. Which is ironic as I bought a Brompton during lockdown to use for commuting when I went back to the office. Then my company closed the office and put us all on WFH! But…. I’ve been trying to ride a local 7.5 mile route at lunchtime as often as weather permits, 750 miles this year so far. Not huge by some standards. But for a previously unfit 58 year old with a fondness for beer and good food I’m feeling quite good about that. I’ll carry on with that now in the spirit of the commuting challenge.

@funkydisciple Год назад

I sold my car a couple years ago and get about on my bike everywhere. Commuting to work has done wonders For my fitness. I add extra miles on and avg 130 miles a week. Cycling is the best part of my day. Thankfully the drivers in Lancashire are all awesome.

@the_curvy_cyclist Год назад

I started commuting in May but have let it lapse recently for various reasons. It’s 11 miles each way & I work as a nurse so the return journey I’m super tired. The main thing that puts me off is the faff of showering when I get there! There are no facilities for staff in my ward so I have to traipse across the hospital to get showered & changed. Must start again soon but 0445 alarms are less and less attractive as winter approaches!

@Molnar147 Год назад

For the past 6 years I have commuted to and from work about 20 minutes either way on my bike, come rain or shine… even snow. I get really stressed out when I can’t ride, and have to take public transport. Copenhagen cycle paths are brilliant

@venkateshgiduguusa562 Год назад

Hi all ! I am Gidugu an Indian,60 years old. Today I went to my office on my bicycle. The distance is 4 miles and it took 45 minutes to peddle the distance. It is altogether a different experience. Very much relaxing!

@Rose_Butterfly98 Год назад

I've practically rode to school this whole year other than those few weeks I hurt my back. Yes, I ride through thunderstorms. I just hate waiting for buses and trains. Plus after that, I can just drop off my stuff at home and go for a ride, just leave my bike on the first floor. Gotta go 20km every day. I actually didn't realize how much money I was saving because I've barely taken public transport all my life. So those few weeks my back was injured, I found out that even though I have to change the last gear on my MTB every 3 months, it was still way cheaper than the bus. And now I got a road bike for longer rides, my MTB last gear has lasted more than half a year.

@redwinedrummer Год назад

Been bike commuting since 2015. No exaggeration, but it's one of the most life-changing decisions I've made. Pre-pandemic, I was saving about $700 a year from commuting. Some life events, a pandemic and a recession later, I'm saving almost $2,000 a year. I've ROI'd my bike (and its n+1!) several times over! Absolutely loving it!

@TheGreenMarksman Год назад

I'v done it for years 2.5 miles to town/work. The thing that surprised me is that most is I actually would be more tired through out the day if I didn't ride in. But I eat 90% keto and intermittent fast as well (besides coffee), no processed sugars and no artificial preservatives or chemicals in my diet. This prevents blood sugar spikes and crashes. I also ride single speed. This means hills must be attacked to stay in power band as a result it forces me to elevate hart rate high enough to trigger endorphins. A healthy gut biome WILL be the difference in your mood/energy post ride.

@avloc1 Год назад

5 days a week 15 mile round trip for about 4 years. Only bad snow has stopped me, so a handful of days off in all that time. Love it

@questgivercyradis8462 6 месяцев назад

I've been bike commuting since 2020 now. At first a lockdown hobby, and now that's my dedicated mode of transit. Rain doesn't stop me.... unless it is unsafe for the cars around me. The cars here are whack. Or if I need to like, take my sewing machine to the repair shop, and I can't strap it to the rack. But my "outer range" is smaller than if I had a car. Worth it most of the time!

@ragwort3369 Год назад

Depending which way I go, my commute is around 40 miles there and back, mostly on hilly roads through the Forest of Dean. This is on top of a physical job (I'm a brewer at a microbrewery) and being a 50 year old with a fondness for beer and junk food and an occasional roll up. I don't have a car (although I do sometimes have access to my wife's car) so the bike commute is something I do all year round. For a winter commute, I'd say dynamo lighting and mudguards are essential, as well as a bike you don't mind getting mucky!

@billinhouston3291 Год назад

Awww, I do find Harriet so charming, and I love the interaction with her and Manon. Good luck to all!!

@JakebMiller Год назад

My longest commute was 10 years ago and it was 23.5 miles, one way. It was fun, hard and rewarding. I've commuted on and off for about 15 years now and have learned a ton in that time. The longest and most that I've ridden to a Jon is my current job at Trek. I've worked there since May 2021 and have have commuted nearly everyday save for a handful of days. Just wish more people could ride to work and companies would build the infrastructure to support them. Current commute 13 miles round trip. One way takes me about 20 mins.

@Chris-dx4mf Год назад

I just started to commute (mostly to college and the gym) by bike last week. I live in the California Bay Area. A little more then 3 miles away and the cars have been surprising aware and conscientious. IM LOVING IT!

@KilliKonKarnage Год назад

Commuting by bike is great, make sure you do some push ups/pull ups so you don't get twigs for arms like the typical lot.

@kevinh2761 Год назад

Got a road bike for my 15th birthday and started commuting - 44 years later and still going strong!

@richcrompton6891 Год назад

My commute is about 5m. I will have to set a little route and go for a ride around the lanes or do a Zwift session. I used to love commuting by bike, but I did always struggle with drying kit at work when the weather was inclement and not upset my workmates with sweaty smells! Tips on that may be useful…

@glkguy1226 Год назад

I’ve been commuting to work for years now, it’s a short ride but it allows us to only need one car which in turn saves us lots of money.

@notl33t Год назад

I used to just commute by bike pre-pandemic half the week: now I just do it all the time since pandemic biking was super fun. I try to recapture that joy in the midst of traffic now, and it's still basically a big mental health boost for me. Riding to work every day for a month is just my life now! Happy Belated World Car Free Day!

@andywillis3723 Год назад

Love this...about 3 years ago my neighbor loaned me the book Bikenomics by Elly Blue. I ride 5-6 days a week. 3 miles each way. I take the hilly route home for the challenge. On weekends when i volunteer at the Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society Museum i bike about 22 miles each way...to put it succinctly bicycling is now my preferred. main form of transport. Prior to that i was a weekend hiker, gravel rider. Best wishes to all, its a great way to start and end the day, refreshing and energizing!

@FrankMOrtiz Год назад

I took on work at a location explicitly for the bike commute: 16+ miles each way with 450+ft of climbing. Each way takes about 55-65 min, which equates to doing 2-a-days. This change has been absolutely transformational for my fitness.

@siriustraining1774 Год назад

I am in Southern Calif., USA & with gas prices in Calif in the $7.+ per gallon area, I have been commuting on a Stromer ST5 E-Bike to work, 42miles round trip since April of this year! Saved about $2000. on gas money since then! I can arrive @ work & home faster than driving! It is freaking awesome! 5:45 am leave time & 4 pm return to home time.

@chickenpoodle Год назад

if you guys turn this into an actual series, it'd be heavily appreciated by a large amount of your viewers i'm sure. even bring in some interest from others too. commuting to work is something a lot more people can relate to than your usual 8000-12000 dollar superbike. i am currently doing on average 200km per week, every week, for commuting. only time i don't, is obviously if weather is just absolutely terrible, or something forces another means of transportation. and when the city is covered in snow. being in canada, thats a thing. what positive effects does it have on me? its positive in every manner possible. to put it simply, it lets me start and end every day doing something i enjoy, which is ride my bike. good day? riding my bike is fun. bad day? riding my bike lets me blow off some negative energy from work. am i feeling really good? i get to throw in an extra loop before or after work, maybe do the odd session of hill reps or something. feeling tired? a gentle spin into or home from work lets me get the blood flowing and lets me sleep better. i save time because i don't have to take actual time out of my day to do physical activity. it saves me money because i don't have to worry about petrol etc. it saves me sanity of having to sit in traffic. (sure i get it, commuting often ends up in traffic where you're sitting behind cars anyway), but you have the option of picking different routes. can't do that as easily when you're in a car. and lastly, since i ride the road bike most of my commutes, since i want to be able to throw in some training sometimes, it will also let me justify spending money on upgrades. haha

@geoffreyhoney122 Год назад

Super points & super attitude! I have winter commuted in Cobourg and Hamilton Ontario. Studded tires and downhill ski goggles RockTheRide! Such fun! Almostas if you are cross country skiing to work.

@billmccaffrey1977 Год назад

I'm grateful that I have retired. I do have a shop, but that's 5 meters from the house. I do however, ride 5 to 6 days a week either on a trainer or out on the road, but there is no time constraint as you would have on a commute. Hats off to all that give it a go.

@alexwoolley5173 Год назад

I commute by bike everyday and have done for around 15 years or so, my newish commute (8 years in my current job) only equates to an 18 mile round trip but my old commute was much tougher, I used to ride 52 miles daily all year round, the amount of food I was consuming was incredible but was always hungry! Riding throughout winter isn't too bad providing you've got the right clothing for it.

@allannadobson4424 Год назад

Harriet 💗 good to see you back 🙌 ride on

@DerFz Год назад

#TeamHarriet Please more contest with her. Like the spirit and the cheeky mouth of this woman

@alch3mi5t. 6 месяцев назад

commutted on a bike for 7 years. One day of sick and EVERY other day on my wee folding bike. Only a 5 mile commute, but I did the Beast Fron the East when everyone else was homebound.

@dorel102 Год назад

Over the last 10 months I’m communicating by bike almost exclusively (over 95%) Relatively short distance, 3.5KM (7 round trip), I will say that it does matter And really boosts my day And I highly recommend it

@angelag5708 Год назад

Cycling with new cyclists I find it always super helpful. Even if they know the route I find they like to ride it once with a buddy and then they are good to go the next time

@vermilionink Год назад

Love this! It's so great to see how accessible biking can be, without needing to be an athlete. I commute by bike to my office in midtown NYC 3 days a week, 10 miles each way, and it takes me about the same amount of time as commuting by subway but with fresh air and no train delays. An injury recently sent me back to the subway and I wasn't prepared for just how desperately I'd miss my bike (which I'm finally ready to ride again this week, hooray!).

@JLW3113 Год назад

I love this kind of content, and I'm thrilled to see Harriet back!

@alanslater9488 Год назад

Just got my first bike in over 15 years last week. First Commute to work today. 6 miles each way. Nervous but so glad I did it

@daveward6098 Год назад

Commuting by bike for over 10 years in snow/rain/sunny mornings, only traveled to work by car 3 times this year. 12 hr shifts so I'm out the door at 0530 and leave work at 0630 after a night shift for a 10 km commute, this is in the dark for over half the year. Early morning rides you get to see a lot of foxes and badgers etc in town. Longist ride home todate is 64km one night during the summer. It's good to see Harriet back out on a bike.

@resisomaaji5887 Год назад

I burn no fossil fuel for the last 8 years. 20 kilometers per workday on my bicycle. It feels nice to do something good for myself and the environment. Greetings from Indonesia.

@kelvinnyahe4659 Год назад

GNC tuning and I go to say am learning and getting to know much that i did not know. Cycling is not just riding but a passion to me.

@marcodm Год назад

Im 300lbs+, i mountain bike to work 7 km morning, 10km back. Few years doing this. Have much more energy and stamina, not much weight loss. I love biking, getting colder now in Montreal so winding down these trips and back to driving. I wish I had more time cycling and less time working.

@gregbastow3634 Год назад

I've been commuting to work for several years now. It's 5 miles each way so easily doable. I'm lucky in that I have a shower and changing facilities at work, so enabling me to 'freshen up' for the office! We've managed to go to a 1-car family, save money in the process and my fitness improves at the same time. My winter kit sees me through the wetter days - top tip: don't skimp on kit - buy wherever possible the best kit for the wetter days.