I'm now a full time cycle commuter

[BEHMOTH66]

My commute is 5 miles I have been doing it constantly for just over a year now , I wish it was a little longer now but when the rain and ice are about I'm happy at 5 miles ha ha. My fitness has improved and I now try and race my way home. I have 3 longish sections that I go for it and a couple of shorter sections where I have my rest sections. Traffic lights obviously stop me smashing my record but its nice to get home huffing and puffing a bit knowing you've pushed yourself

 

[Leaway2]

Again sorry for the egg sucking advice, but....
Get some decent gloves it is cold in the mornings. I use inners as well. They don't need to be expensive. I find overshoes also work for me. They don't keep your feet dry but keep some of the water out for longer.
Get the bus when it is icy.

 

[mjr]

Get the bus when it is icy.

Get spiked tyres. The buses here don't, so you can cycle long after the buses have given up.

 

[Leaway2]

Get spiked tyres. The buses here don't, so you can cycle long after the buses have given up.

Much too hardcore for me. If a bus cant get through, I'll take a duvet day

 

[Effyb4]

All is going well so far this week. In fact it has warmed up a bit compared to last week. I even managed to take in the resources for weighing things, on the bike this morning (I am a nursery teacher).