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Commuter Bike Accessories

Are Comfort Bikes Good for Commuting? - The Bike Commuter

Overall, the comfort bike is suitable for a wide variety of purposes. Cruising around leisurely on a comfort bike may be the ideal situation. But, for many of us, we have to get back and forth to work. Cycling is a good choice, and a comfort bike is an ideal way for a lot of commuters.

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How Long does Bike Commuting Take?

If traveling at the average speed of most cyclists in a city, 10mph approx., then you should expect a one-way 5-mile commute journey to take roughly 30 minutes on a bike, with additional time needed for things like time taken to lock up your bike.

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Cool Lock

How Much to Spend on a Commuter Bike? (Every Budget)

$500-700 will get you a comfortable and reliable commuter bike that will last many years and leave you with enough cash to invest in good locks to deter bike thieves.

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Bike Commute

Folding Board

Pannier Bag

How to Pack Clothes for Bike Commuting? Written by Steve in starting

Use two separate bags and ideally put your clothes in a pannier bag. Use a folding board to avoid creases and use a garment bag that inserts into your chosen bike commuting bag to avoid your work clothes getting creased or dirty.

Cargo Bike

Big Guys

Safety Tips

Best Commuter Bikes for Big Guys: 200-300 Pounds

The RadRunner Electric Utility bike is a fantastic commuter bike option for guys up to 300 pounds as it is extremely strong and goes far. For standard bikes, the Mongoose Envoy Cargo bike is a great option because the added allowance for cargo capacity with the strong aluminum frame make it a safe bet.

Safety Gear

Electric Bike

Get the Right Electric Bike for Commuting: Complete Guide

When it comes to choosing the right ebike for cycling to work, there are more factors to consider than you might think. As such, I just want to break down some of the key points for you think about and then give some recommendations to meet your needs and help you to get that right ebike for your commute.

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Cycling Gear Clothing

Biking Quotes Cycling

How Do You Bike Commute in the Rain?

Wear waterproof clothing from head to toe, covering every inch of your work clothes to stay dry. Add bike lights on the front and rear of your bike to remain visible. Use a waterproof cover on top of your helmet to stop the rain from making your head cold!

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Stop The Rain

Helmet Covers

Waterproof Pants

Bike Commuting Rain Gear: Full Guide to Stay Dry - The Bike Commuter

It can be a little tricky to ride to work on rainy days without getting soaked, a less than ideal way to start the working day. From my time commuting by bike, I've gradually built up all the waterproof gear needed and had to figure things out along the way, so I thought I'd share it with you here in this complete guide.

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How to Avoid 'Helmet Hair' for Guys? - The Bike Commuter

Helmet hair is a particularly frustrating part of cycling and is something that can put guys off riding regularly, be it to work, college or other frequent journeys.

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Cardio Fitness

Commute To Work

Will Cycling to Work Get Me Fit? (Yes - Here's Why!) - The Bike Commuter

The answer is yes, since any type of cycling will boost your cardio fitness, help you burn fat, build your strength and endurance and help get those feel-good workout endorphins flowing. It also fits regular exercise into your busy day.

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Women's Bike to Work Clothing - The Bike Commuter

Cycling to work wearing your smart clothes can be a good choice for some. It means that you won’t have to mess around getting changed when you get to work. Nor will you have to carry around extra clothes or fixing them to your bike.

Bike Mirror

Bike Lock

Water Bottle Holders

21 Bike Commuter Hacks for a Better, Safer Ride - The Bike Commuter

Bike commuter hacks are a great way to make your ride to work more fun, safer, enjoyable and comfortable. When you are a beginner bike commuter, these are the kinds of things that you can usually only learn over time – until now!

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What is the Best Bike for City Commuting? - The Bike Commuter

City commuting by bicycle is a slightly different experience to many other types of bike commutes and so it needs special attention in terms of getting the right bike for the job. So I suppose the ideal price range for a city commuter bike is one where you would not feel absolutely dejected if it were stolen, or simply could not afford to replace it.

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Fast Bikes

14 Tips for the ULTIMATE Bike Commuting Motivation! - The Bike Commuter

For most people, a 5-mile bike commute each way would be a bike commute to do several times a week; this would probably take around 45 minutes each way. However, it depends on the time you have, your level of physical fitness, type of roads, traffic and the type of bike you use.

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Bicycle Travel

How Can I Safely Commute by Bike? - The Bike Commuter

You can confidently and safely commute by bike if you follow these 12 tips...