How to start commuting by bike - short urban commute

There's never been a better time to start commuting by bike. If you're looking to start then we have eight handy tips to get you started.
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[@josea.martinez2234]

I’m planning on commuting by bike to my university. Gas is expensive in the states right now and my university is 14 minutes away from my house on bike. And my schedule is so tight I haven’t been able to get any exercise because I go from University straight to work. So I’m really excited for this.

[@TheeLeeSwank]

this is a great introduction to the 🚴‍♀️ commute, thank you!

[@garethwatkins6347]

Excellent video very useful

[@avici0182]

TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) has entered the chat.

[@zivkovicable]

In a concerted effort to make the safe act of cycling appear dangerous.

[@theepimountainbiker6551]

Ive had 100s of you, how you doin? Im still enjoying mountain biking and not driving, how bout you?

[@avici0182]

@TheEpi MountainBiker I'm still cycling my friend.

[@everywherelocal]

cool video 🙃

[@Aragorn.Strider]

Close to all offices have a bathroom/toilet area with running water and soap to clean your hands. If there are no showers, still you can use these not only to clean your hands but also your face, cleaning some sand/dirt/sweat from your face and maybe some more parts. Feeling clean makes me feel so much better. The other tip is you can use that same bike to make a slight longer trip to visit that supermarket or shop. With the intend to buy just a few things. We Dutch often do that anyways.

[@wasupwitdat1mofiki94]

Here's how to get started, put some pants on. Put your cycling shoes on. Get on your bike. Ride from point A to point B. there you go. you commuted by bike.

[@kottelkannim4919]

no shirt? cycling shoes?

[@davidmajor2793]

@@kottelkannim4919 No shirt, no shoes, no problem :)

[@pedlpower]

No costume?

[@tconnolly9820]

Unless the weather is hot and you ride at a moderate pace that's not going to be physically stressful, generally you can wear your normal clothing and shoes. Look at the videos of cycling in the Netherlands. Nobody wears sports gear commuting by bicycle.

[@alois5142]

Very informative video. Well Done !

[@westintrace4107]

I know I'm kinda randomly asking but do anybody know of a good site to watch new series online?

[@LadyShadowSilence]

Sadly, my work has gotten very strict about people leaving "clothes and other items" at the location. So I have been working to get a milk crate and a rack in order to get my backpack off to relieve the pressure. Hopefully I can make a small hygiene and travel kit for clothes etc

[@user-xv7eb5ct9f]

Can I use engine degreaser to wash drive train?

[@xxwookey]

yes. Works fine.

[@mikewilson164]

been doin this so long its second nature to me. aint the best ride but it will get there and home NP! lights??? i rarely ride at night!

[@craigsimonsjr4565]

Right now, in commuting in 115° weather.

[@robertobst794]

Where did you get your rain jacket?

[@roadcc]

it's this one: road.cc/content/review/shimano-transit-hardshell-jacket-273095

[@user-xv7eb5ct9f]

What kind of bike do you have?

[@mikewilson164]

the kind that works for him

[@JB00092]

Get a helmet

[@zivkovicable]

Pedestrians & drivers account for four & five times the number of fatal head injuries as cyclists respectively. . Out of all modes the fatal head injury rate is highest for cyclists by time travelled. & highest for pedestrians per mile. So depending on how you count it, there's a good case for wearing a helmet all the time. I find it interesting that the conversation is only ever about cyclists wearing them. Almost like there's a concerted effort by certain lobby groups to ,make this happen. Then when you look at who funds pro cycle helmet groups & it's largely oil, car, road building & insurance companies, who have a vested interest in suppressing sustainable transport.

[@epi2097]

Nice but where´s the helmet dude ? Helmet it´s the first and most important thing when you ride a bike.

[@Mrich775]

That depends on the location and commute.

[@epi2097]

@@Mrich775 Ok, but not for me. Helmet it´s mandatory on any situation.

[@a1white]

Go to get the Netherlands or Denmark and see how many cycling commuters you see with a helmet

[@rws0010]

Calm down Karen. What’s next making people wear muh corona masks whilst cycling ffs.

[@paeden5431]

@@rws0010 lol wtf. "Karen's " hate mask. Also, that's a racist term btw.