Beginner Tips


Are you new to bike commuting? Have a look through our Commuting 101 articles. Tons of info for the beginner to commute by bike safely and quickly.

If you have any questions, email us at diggers@commutebybike.com.

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Commuting 101 : Don’t Have a Shower?

Friday, June 4th, 2010

One large complaint or worry for beginner bike commuters is the lack of showering, or showing up sweaty to work.  This is a valid worry and shouldn’t be overlooked as your employer, co-worker or client may not appreciate the “biker look.”
Top tips if you don’t have a shower at work

Photo Credit : Fritz

Wear wicking clothing. [...]

Basic Ways to Stay Dry this Winter & Spring

Monday, February 1st, 2010

The snow is melting outside which will leave me for a wet commute to work into the morning.  Here are the basic ways I keep dry during the rainy season.

Fenders – Full coverage fenders are best but even a race style fender that clips on and off quickly will keep the mud off your back [...]

Top Commuter Bike Resources and Reviews

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Bike commuting is all over the news and maybe your work place has signed on for the commuter tax benefits.   We want to help you get on that bike and out using this amazing piece of transportation.  The more cyclist that are out on the road, the more we will be taken seriously and [...]

One World Two Wheels : Basics of Commuting By Bike Video

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

A great video provided by TrekBikes.com and their advocacy program, One World Two Wheels.

5 Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started Bike Commuting

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

This is a guest post by Andreas Kambanis who runs a blog, London Cyclist, about cycling and London. You can find him on Twitter here.
I started commuting into work by bike in the same way I do many things in life. With little or no plan! The way I look at it [...]

Tip: Check the forecast

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

This morning I recorded another episode of The Spokesmen cycling podcast with David Bernstein, Tim Jackson, Carlton Reid and Rich Kelly. We always end the podcat with a tip. My tip: Check the weather forecast.
If you spend time outdoors this seems like an obvious tip, but a weather front can come in during the work [...]