How I Transformed My Commute: Biking to Work (Part 1)

In this video, I delve into the shift I made in my daily commute to my new job.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Great job!

[@DakotaDunlap69]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it.

[@kharrell8356]

Great no cars to worry about. Thanks for revealing this trail to those of us who live in Colorado.

[@DakotaDunlap69]

Sorry, this trail is in Ohio, not Colorado... wcparks.org/parks/slippery-elm-trail/

[@sklegg]

$4.99/gallon here in Seattle. I’ve been working from home but I started a new job this week and tried the commute on my bike. It takes about as long to ride as it does to drive.

[@DakotaDunlap69]

Yeah, these gas prices are ridiculous. Biking to work is a great option to save a bit of money and to get some cardio in, but yeah, it's not the greatest time saver.

[@CreativeFishDesignsCharlotte]

Hell yeah , ur future self loves u too , good work

[@DakotaDunlap69]

Thanks a lot! It's always motivating to receive positive feedback.

[@eduardoflores4145]

what bike model do you ride? nice video!

[@DakotaDunlap69]

Thanks! I ride a Steel XL 6KU Single Speed/Fixie. The bike featured in all my previous videos from last year was a 6KU Barcelona; although I'm unsure of the size, it was slightly smaller than my current one. Both were secondhand purchases-the Barcelona for $25 and the Steel XL 6KU Single Speed/Fixie for $40. Despite needing some work, investing $50 to $100 to customize them to my preferences was worthwhile, especially considering the low initial cost. Additionally, the process taught me a great deal about bike repair. In summary, 6KU bikes offer affordability, simplicity, and reliability, capable of enduring thousands of miles with proper maintenance.

[@ericsmith3996]

Hello, Sir! I'm a 6'8" 350lb cyclist, if you ever need some "clydesdale" tips lol. Good job my man!

[@DakotaDunlap69]

Thanks for reaching out! Wow, 6'8" and 350lbs is quite the cyclist! I'm not sure what you mean by "clydesdale" tips 🤔

[@agentpastry829]

​@@DakotaDunlap69 "Clydesdale" is what us larger riders politely refer to ourselves as in some circles.

[@714SNF]

$3.52 aint that bad compared to $5 in Cali!

[@DakotaDunlap69]

In my opinion, $3.52 is quite steep for Ohio, especially considering my longer commute compared to what I'm accustomed to. Some areas even reached $3.80. However, since the recording of this video, prices have slightly decreased.