Whilst I've now been cycle-commuting for a couple of years, it can no doubt be quite daunting to consider starting out, so what better motivation than the opportunity to WIN (yes actually WIN) a new bike courtesy of National Cycle to Work Day coming up on 4th August.
August is one of the best months to be cycling to work - with a lot of people away on holidays the roads tend to be a bit quieter so why not get into the shed this evening, dust of the bike, give it a clean and a bit of WD-40 and be ready for Thursday....
Here are some top tips for those thinking of commuting via two wheels :-
- Make sure you have a snack mid/late afternoon before you ride home.
- Have a number of routes to / from work to mix things up a bit.
- Essential bits of kit:
- MUDGUARDS
- A bell
- Don’t skimp on a waterproof / windproof clothing.
- There is no such thing as TOO BRIGHT when it comes to hi-viz or lights.
- Less is more when it comes to bike lube.
- A weekly bike clean makes a massive difference.
- Monday and Fridays tend to be quieter “road” days on my routes in the new working week. May not be the same for others.
- If you’re commuting any sort of distance regularly you could be looking at changing chains 2 – 3 times a year…… to save you destroying chainset/cassette !
See you all on the streets this Thursday then....
So, this year, whether you’re already a committed cycle commuter or just starting out on your journey - get on your bike and get to work the best way you can.
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