taking the communting plunge ???

[fossyant]

Can't add too much here other than kit..

Multi tool, or a few common allen keys (all singing multi tool would be a good long term option).

2 or 3 good tyre levers - e.g. Park, Michelin, Pedros or Decathlon for example

2 spare tubes and a small puncture kit (just in case).

1 set of latex gloves - I used not to, but changing a wet crudded up tyre just gets your hands filthy.

Good pump - Topeak Road Morph are v. good

 

[johnr]

I do an 8 mile hilly commute in just over 30 minutes - it was about 45mins-1 hour when I started. The time came down by 15-20 minutes after the first 3 months and since then is more influenced by the weather and wind conditions than anything else.

'Keep you tyres pumped up' was the best advice I got. It helps you roll faster and makes punctures less likely.

Good luck and enjoy.

 

[Leaway2]

Use Google earth to plan and see if there is a back road route.
Your ARE going to get wet.

I would build up slowly, 1 or 2 days a week.

 

[adds21]

Your ARE going to get wet.

...and when you do, embrace the rain and enjoy it. It's not like you can do anything about it anyway.

(this is easier on the way home )

 

[cyberknight]

Good pump - Topeak Road Morph are v. good

+1 flat to 100 psi in under 30 seconds i reckon , and do not leave a nice pump or anything thank can get stolen on your bike , someone even stole my gloves when i left them on the rack accidentally once.