Hi guys. I have finally got a Trek Powerfully 7 equipped 2022 as the trek dealership is just down the road from where I live. I have never commuted using a bike. I am aiming to cycle to nearby areas (post office, Tesco etc) to build confidence. I'll be looking to do the round trip to and from work (18miles in total) with 2 big hills and lots of traffic. I was wondering if you guys had any tips? I'll be looking at clothing and panniers etc once I do a bit more cycling. Eventually I'd be cycling most days and leaving the car at home. Excited to get started!
Newbie on ebike to eventually cycle to work. Any tips?
- Thread starter sanadsaad
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DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Have a look at the thread here: https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/the-essential-guide-for-new-commuters.56622/
My commute's a 25-40 mile round trip which I currently do three days a week. Having clothing (suits / shoes in my case) at work helps as it means you're not carrying them with you each time.
My commute's a 25-40 mile round trip which I currently do three days a week. Having clothing (suits / shoes in my case) at work helps as it means you're not carrying them with you each time.
Cycleops
Legendary Member
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
Number one would be to buy a very secure lock/locks or get a secure storage facility at work .
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Two very good locks.
- Location
- Glasgow
Look for alternative routes: think bike, not car.
There might be a slightly longer way to work, but with less traffic and/or less hilly.
There might be a slightly longer way to work, but with less traffic and/or less hilly.
Gillstay
Über Member
Also I once discussed the commute with a London guy and he had worked out that you only got properly wet about ten times a year.
I realised over the next year he was correct. So dont get fed up if you get a few wet days when you start, there are some super days to compensate.
I realised over the next year he was correct. So dont get fed up if you get a few wet days when you start, there are some super days to compensate.
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Thanks @Gillstay! That's very helpful. Bad weather is one of the things that has kept me away from cycling. A few cyclist friends at work suggested to keep dry clothes in a locker at work. And invest in good cycling layers to layer up or down depending on weather. I think the biggest mental block is cycling on a road with other cars. Once I get around my local area a bit on weekends and slowly expand my cycling distance, I will feel more comfortable.
It is dry 10 days a year here in Sheffield@Gillstay - he didn't live in Yorkshire though
Gillstay
Über Member
It is dry 10 days a year here in Sheffield
Hey I was at the wet side of the Pennines near buxton and it was fine glorious days in................................................................. 1976.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Somebody told me that about Manchester/Salford and I didn't believe them, but I walked to and from university for 3 years after that and only got soaked a few times.
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
@sanadsaad - you'll find lots of cycle commuters in/out of Sheffield. Twitter seems to be full of them.
Tram tracks appear to be their personal bugbear from most of the posts
Tram tracks appear to be their personal bugbear from most of the posts
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
Dont have the idea that you are not going to sweat. You will. I have a 20km commute. I leave an hour earlier than I do if Im driving. I can then get to work even if I have a puncture. I have time to get a shower and a coffee before I start. Take your battery off the bike every time. I have a spare charger at work. But thats a luxury. I ride to work in one set of cycle gear and home in a second set. The first set comes in the shower with me and dries overnight at work.
