Tips For Waking Up And Bicycle Commuting In The Morning Bike Blogger

[@samknits8530]

"SINGLE SPEED IS ALL I NEED!" I don't know why, but I just burst out laughing when I heard that.

[@DannyPacheco-j6f]

hes going pretty fast on a single speed, is that gearing set up really efficient for going up/down hills ?

[@Me-eb3wv]

@@DannyPacheco-j6f I don't think so

[@levihoward4470]

I never owned a Single speed bicycle 1:54

[@levihoward4470]

@@DannyPacheco-j6fI am fast on bike

[@kitpulmones2114]

Yeah definitely, single speed is all I need. Its my preference tho, not everybody else. Go have your multiple gears coz youre happy with that, ill go with my single speed coz Im happy with it. Spread positivity people.

[@binarysun_]

I am riding to work 30km every day, whole year round no matter how bad the weather is. The following things are important to me: - be happy that a bike ride is you-time that nobody can take away from you. Especially in bad weather because less people will bother you with their slow bikes. - clean and lubricated bike, especially in winter. Cleaning also helps finding week spots and it helps keeping the bike alive - learn how to maintain a bike. It's easy and you will have a calm mind because you know every part of it. - pack TWO inner tubes, pump, tools, maybe bandages and rubber gloves. - check weather the night before and lay out clothes accordingly. Then check again the morning you ride to adapt to maybe changed conditions - especially during the cold season dress in a way that you are a little bit cold during first 5 minutes of your ride. I always wear clear Uvex glasses. They help alot in rain, cold wind and with insects. And they are dead cheap. - pack the night before. And bring basic rain gear even if none is forecast. Modern rain gear will be so light you won't notice at all. - recharge lamps if unsure the batteries will last - I ride really early in the morning to be ahead of traffic - immediately after getting up I drink at least 500ml of water to get my system going. - I eat and shower at work so I only brush my teeth before leaving - depending on the weather or any errands I have to run after work I either choose my single speed hack or my fixed gear racer. The hack has a rack with 2 Ortlieb bags, fenders aso and for the fixed gear which is a bare minimum bike for fun, ease and speed I use an Ortlieb backpack with enough room - inflate those tires every morning - go and have fun Hope that helps?

[@BikeBlogger]

Great tips Stefan Marbury!

[@binarysun_]

@@BikeBlogger it's the least I can do for the tips you give me all the time ... oh and removing those typos from my comment above ;)

[@Squadron007]

"SINGLE SPEED is all I need" - Bike blogger :) great motivational quote

[@petec3241]

I’m amazed at the quality of some of those roads. I get that in a large country infrastructure costs become a problem, but some of those surfaces look dangerous.

[@eilrach299]

NIce vid. I love your route to work, weaving in and out of different areas. For me, it's just roads with signal lights, no shortcuts through company car parks etc! Your tips are true, the best being get ready the night before. Having my pannier bags ready is such a help. Though my biggest motivation is that I can cycle my 17km route in around 35-40 mins (traffic allowing etc) which is at least 20 mins quicker than any other method (helicopter aside). You touched briefly on how you check cars to see if they are about to back up. I think a vid highlighting various dangers and pointing out what we daily commuters look for would be helpful for those starting out. I know I have had to 'teach' people on the road about etiquette and basic survival rules. Keep up the good work!

[@CautionBeforeCoffee]

Single speed is definitely NOT what you need. Please just try a newish road bike with 105's or above and see for yourself.

[@albertcastro409]

How do your arms feel with those small handle bar

[@FredDogification]

I do complete opposite, except go bed early. take shower and eat once I get to work. leave a couple sets of clothes at work

[@mikemadsen2716]

MS since 68 I can just walk around in the morning when I leave for work in the morning and when I get to work I am alive and moving very well.

[@saintnickyjk3936]

BikeBlogger great channel bro love your videos!

[@MorganHJackson]

What's with the terrible roads in this area?

[@DinnerForkTongue]

I know I'm usually a night owl (had to be, having worked the 13h-22h shift for two years) and that extends to even when I'm working the day shift if I have to use the car. To counter that, I set not one, not two, but _three_ alarm clock timers for the morning, the earliest one two hours before I have to be on the job. Although if I know I'm going by pushbike? Man, I get so stoked I wake up _before_ the first alarm clock, and after the first journey on the pedals I legit can't stay up past midnight. The bike really fixes my biological clock!

[@rithe07]

Lol 3 is a lot? I usually have 5-6 alarm clocks to wake me up in the morning. Though I usually get up one the 2nd or 3rd one, I just set the other ones for just in case and because I don't trust the snooze button.

[@DannyPacheco-j6f]

is SINGLE SPEED really all you need especially going up hills ?

[@levihoward4470]

Try having very strong Legs to go uphill and Endurance

[@garygareth]

Too much hard work on your legs with a single speed, I'll stick with my 27gears on my touring bike thanks!

[@holdencraig3010]

garygareth 27 gears, what is this 2002? I kid, but seriously.....jk

[@fmalloy1]

Single speed is hard on your knees in the long term. Standing while pedaling coming off a stop sign is a signal you're putting a lot of pressure on the knees. I find I use about 3 gears during a commute - a low gear coming off a stop, a middle gear for mid-speed, and 1 (or 2) gears for fast speeds.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

garygareth 27? Damn, and here was I thinking 21 was too much! 😓

[@djkenny1202]

I find the Alfine 8 on my Hybrid is perfectly sufficient. Hills, getting up to speed efficiently enough, etc. but I’d never commute with my saddle bags 6 miles each way on a single speed. To each their own.

[@Becca-UK]

My brother has a single speed Sully which he loves. For me, a single speed bike would be sheer HELL lol

[@DANNYTHEQUAD]

Roads you ride are rough.

[@nyxx7813]

i live in the foothills and my thighs literaly went from jiggling to rocks like ow.

[@ELI_TMWSTW]

stupid frogposter

[@nyxx7813]

+klarth1234 what? I like Pepe Jesus no need to be a dick

[@lav3nd3r09]

Not really.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

DANNYTHEQUAD Man, if you think this is rough... where I live the asphalt is so shit you can't even ride a road bike in it.

[@iamtstamps]

+BikeBlogger I want some handle bars like you have in this video for my single speed bike. Where can I get them?

[@BikeBlogger]

They are called bullhorn type. Mine are Origin8 brand and can be purchased online from many vendors. Local bike shops may or may not have them because they are most commonly found of single speed bikes and not as popular as mountain bike or road style handlebars.

[@paulv8453]

@bikeblogger I would imagine that one good thing about a single speed is that it forces you to get out of your seat right? This way you butt doesn't get too sore. I know that on my multi-speed, I always sitting down. Also, were you riding your Wabi today? Looks like you have 23c tires on it.

[@BikeBlogger]

Yes I was riding my Wabi in this video. I have always equipped it with 25c tires.

[@pattencycling]

Love your videos

[@andreashoppe1969]

Your camera work is amazing btw

[@veteransview4u665]

All great tips!

[@albertcastro409]

Is the frame steel ? What’s the best to have for single speed ?

[@BikeBlogger]

Steel is most robust in crashes, but it does rust if you don't clean it from time to time

[@ScottyOnespeed]

Good video, BB.

[@andreashoppe1969]

How to ride to work without sweating? I have good condition i can ride far but i tend to sweat quickly :D

[@MrBaxterrify]

I work at night but I love early mornings. Is it safe to bike even if you haven't slept yet?

[@alexfox3636]

No. Always have plenty of sleep before riding.

[@24nov67]

what sort of camera are you running dude?

[@BikeBlogger]

This camera is a gopro hero 3 with chest mount

[@christianrodriguez7478]

what camera did you use to record your blogs?

[@BikeBlogger]

+Christian Rodriguez Using the Gopro 3+, Christian Rodriguez.

[@christianrodriguez7478]

+BikeBlogger Thanks bro, I'm planning on commuting to work on my Cannondale.

[@twhiz5611]

Whenever I ride to work I feel good riding up there in the mornings, and on my way back I feel more tired while riding and sluggish. I have s specialized road bike which is decently fast. at my job im on my feet all day so im moving around alot so I wonder if its the fatigue after work and wind can play a factor in it, You have any advice on this.

[@BikeBlogger]

What you fuel with during the day could contribute a lot to how you feel at the end of the day. If you eat a lot of foods with little nutrition you might consider changing up your diet? Walking all day would wear me out too though so I sympathize! Like everything the best way to live is moderation (standing or sitting breaks).

[@DinnerForkTongue]

To complement BikeBlogger, my advice is to eat every 2 hours, and learn to enjoy the taste of fruit as a snack. Do that, and biking will _energize_ you instead of draining you.

[@adelmopalencia4108]

Nice video bro

[@MegaRez111]

where do you put your camera?

[@BikeBlogger]

+Luis Ramirez Hello Luis Ramirez. In this video I am using a gopro camera with the chesty mount.

[@ft6755]

Why do you have to wave people on at junctions? Is it a US thing? Never seen it happen in the UK.

[@BikeBlogger]

Traitorbagel It's a personal habit, Traitorbagel. I feel safer directing traffic along than I do moving in front unless I really trust them. I think it's a good habit too. And I'm just a really nice guy! LOL

[@ft6755]

BikeBlogger Fair enough! I suppose the equivalent junctions in the UK and rest of Europe would be roundabouts, you can't really wave someone over a roundabout. Having a car up your bum isn't pleasant, can see why you do it.

[@holdencraig3010]

Nimrod In a smaller town or suburb like bikebloger appears to be in it is more than likely the right thing to do. A good amount of people will wait because the bike is slowly rolling to a stop, they expect you to just roll through the intersection. Waving them through let's them know he's stopping and saves a few seconds of potential "you go, no you go, no I insist you go, etc.". Mutual courtesy, plus it's better to have a car passing you headed down the road than sitting there waiting for you to cross in front of it. 😀

[@elchangoblast5531]

I started to use my mountin bike to cycle

[@klacey65]

So uh... I didn’t sleep at all last night or eat this morning... and I decided to go on a bike ride. I threw up

[@pattencycling]

Your the best

[@halfbreed_k]

I hate riding my bike to work. I sweat more getting to work than I do at work. Sucks. Can't wait to buy a car.

[@BikeBlogger]

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[@halfbreed_k]

@@BikeBlogger cool thx

[@BODYBUILDING_TRUTH]

Dose your wife bike commute ?

[@alexfox3636]

I don’t care what the law is in your state/country but GET OFF THE PHONE WHILST RIDING AND DRIVING!

[@albertcastro409]

Dame - You got an Obstacle course heading to work