The Differences Between Commuting and Leisure Cycling

[simon.r]

There must be loads, but I'll kick off with:

Needing to buy new kit before wanting to buy new kit New freewheel, chain and ring already bought, new bib-shorts, grips and rucksack needed in the not too distant future.

Previously, as a keen but mostly weekend cyclist I would often 'upgrade' because a new, improved something or other was out, or just because I liked the look of something - not any more, I'm spending enough on the essentials!

 

[calibanzwei]

Few issues with the Dawes commuter... could do with a new cassette, left crank arm needs tightening...
The answer to my problems? Buy a Giant SS, new SPD shoes/pedals.
Go figure

 

[hennbell]

When commuting I carry extra baggage (change of clothes, lunch, and work stuff) when cycling for leisure I carry next to nothing.( phone, wallet and keys)

Also I will commute through just about any weather condition but leisure cycling very reduced in the winter

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I commute on a fixed and only carry the minimum amount of stuff, Sandwich Box, a bag of tools, waterproofs, phone, glasses, lock and spare tube. The biggest difference is when commuting I'm in ordinary clothes where as the Sunday club ride is done in cycle clothes. The commute is harder on machinery, I'm just about to replace the chain, cog, chainring and rear tyre on the fixed, the geared Sunday best bike has only needed a chain.

 

[Moodyman]

As Hennbell, when you commute you get out in all weathers. When you ride for leisure you look out the window and scratch your head whilst you decide

 

[Deleted member 1258]

As Hennbell, when you commute you get out in all weathers. When you ride for leisure you look out the window and scratch your head whilst you decide

If I get up to go cycling on a Sunday morning and its raining I go back to bed, if I get up on a weekday and its raining I just break out the waterproofs and cycle to work.

 

[Gez73]

I'll commute in any weather as already mentioned. Mainly because of shift pattern and the need to get to my partners place to walk the dog. I really struggle to get motivated enough to cycle when not commuting. Any leisure time seems better spent with the dog and missus walking or sitting in the dog-friendly pubs around here. I figure the commuting is enough but will miss two full commutes this long bank holiday weekend. Might give it a spin out if the weather is good and the dog tired. My girlfriend is thinking of getting a new leisure bike so we can get out together so that will certainly increase the miles for me. Much more of a necessity commuter than leisure rider although I do really enjoy the commuting.

 

[Hacienda71]

Although I like and am lucky to have an 8 mile semi rural commute, I get far more of a buzz from cycling for 30 or 40 miles in the hills at the weekend for pleasure. Fewer cars rushing to work and the ability to go where and as far as I want to go, not being tied to riding to a set finish point for a certain time.

 

[snorri]

Why just commuting? Is commuting not just one of many branches of utility cycling?

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Why just commuting? Is commuting not just one of many branches of utility cycling?

Yes

 

[Edge705]

I think a lad I met on my commute a few times summed it up I asked if he got out at the weekends he said "no thanks 30 miles a day 5 days a week is enough dont you think" I kind of figured he had a point which kind of got me questioning my sanity 140 miles commuting a week yet I still choose to do a hilly 60 at the weekend

 

[davehann]

every ride is a training opertunity!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Commuters have big tires, high viz vest, lots of lights, mudguards covered in, erm ... mud? Seem to carry the kitchen sink with them?
Leisure raiders are sleek, smooth rolling lycra donning shadows schwishing () effortless through space and time?

 

[compo]

Leisure raiders are sleek, smooth rolling lycra donning shadows schwishing () effortless through space and time?

I wish

 

[redcard]

Commuters have big tires, high viz vest, lots of lights, mudguards covered in, erm ... mud? Seem to carry the kitchen sink with them?
Leisure raiders are sleek, smooth rolling lycra donning shadows schwishing () effortless through space and time?

You've just convinced me that I need to ride home tonight with an empty rucksack, no saddle bag, no pump , no lights and my water bottle only 1/4 full!


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