How To Bike Commuting Beginners Guide Tips BikeBlogger

A viewer asked how to begin bike commuting? You'll need a few things.

Bike - What kind of bike?
Good condition, working brakes and shifters. Touring bikes and hybrid bikes are best for commuting.
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Equipment - What do you need?
Bright lights. Tires with a smooth tread. Fenders, a bike rack, and disc brakes are nice. Phone, identification, eyewear, a few allen keys, chain tool, spare tube, tire lever and pump - all good to have.
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Clothes - What will you wear?
Something that drys quickly and wicks sweat. Layers in winter. Spare clothes on hot days and rainy days. Roll up dress clothes to prevent wrinkles.
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Lock / Parking - Where will you park?
At least one good U-lock. Two is better. Lock each wheel. Find something secured to the ground that cannot be cut easily, preferably out of the way of pedestrians. Take your accessories with you.
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Route - How to get to your destination?
Use Google maps and Streetview to find good routes. The 'fastest' route isn't always the best if it has lots of hills and cars. You will discover the best routes with experience.
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Time - How much time do you need?
Do a test ride on the weekend. Give yourself extra time to prepare and to change clothes once you arrive at your destination. Pack the night before.
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Skill - What should you be able to do?
Learn to turn your head to look for traffic before changing lanes. Learn to signal with one arm out and one hand controlling the bike to keep a straight line. Learn to stop quickly.
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Knowledge / Confidence - What do you need to know?
Learn how to change a tire. Pump up your tires before you go. Drive your bike like a car. Do not ride in the gutter (edge of the road with glass and gravel). Keep a straight line. Look and signal before changing position on the road. This should minimize conflicts and improve your confidence. Ride with groups when possible.
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Fitness / Diet / Comfort - How to do better?
Ride more hills to get better at hill climbing. Find a saddle your butt likes - they do exist! Find foods that agree with your stomach - don't mix starches with proteins, eat acidic fruits alone. Drink water before and during you ride. It gets better.
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Set reasonable goals. Work at it step by step. Pace yourself. Believe in yourself.

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