I commute 32 miles each way over a hilly route, it is tough in the winter and pleasant in the summer. It requires a degree of physical and mental resilience especially when it is cold, windy and wet!

@BikeCommuterHero

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! 32 miles each way! You're the man! How much time do you spend in the saddle each day?

@matthewchapman6395

2 жыл бұрын

@@BikeCommuterHero I spend about 5.5 hours cycling each day Monday to Friday. 3 hours in the morning and 2.5 hours in the evening. Although I am quicker than this in the spring and summer.

@tconnolly9820

2 жыл бұрын

Holey monkey, that is phenomenal. I'm not sure whether you're inspirational or just insane? But I am awed.

@irgendwer3610

Жыл бұрын

@@matthewchapman6395 it must be really fun to basically do bike touring to work

@lovelyjubbly87

9 ай бұрын

Wow, fit guy. Do you have a driving licence? Or is this a choice you chose 😅

I did an 11 mile commute for many years. I started by driving half way and cycling the rest, which worked well for me. I am now retired, and the fitness that I built up means I am looking forward to many more years of cycling for pleasure. One tip - if you cycle through the winter, you are likely to be cycling in the dark. I had a hub dynamo fitted to power my lights, and it was the best modification that I made.

I'm going to do 15 to 18 miles a day to work and back and this is the video I was looking for. Thank you my brother.

You might 1. Time. 10 miles might take half to one hour 2. Loose energy during commute. Run out of energy due to going at maximum speed. 3. Sweat upon arrival. shower at work ? change of clothes ? baby wipes. 4. By the friday of the week you might be exhausted

Nice video, we need more bike commuters on the road and less cars.

Energy management is really so important. I can remember just getting started, excited, and halfway through the ride just dragging along.

32 miles (51 km) for me. No shower at work and they’ve been downsizing the office and stuffing us into tighter and tighter spaces. Car parking $ has increased exponentially over the last few years, and if I take the bus, the nearest bus stop is 13 miles away and I’d have to drive there.

Great video. I comut 11 miles one way. I am a altra cyclist so the distance is not a problem but your pointers were spot on. I live in Florida. I know about combating sweating. Good luck with your channel.Do some actual comuting. I'll give you a try. You got a new sub.

@BikeCommuterHero

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Keith! Welcome to the channel and thanks for following along.

Excellent video, i have started commuting and my work place is 38 KM on one side, these tips will definitely help.

Thank you 🙏

I commute .9 flat miles each way, to the train station & ride the train into San Francisco. Next year I'll bike 3.4 flat miles each way to our new branch & lock it at the garage for free.

And bring enough food with you to your work, you will get hungry. Also eat something before your ride back home at the end of the day. Bonking on the way home will make your trip seem forever.

@BikeCommuterHero

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! It’s a great tip!

@ohhi5237

Жыл бұрын

dont eat before rides, thats stupid

My commute is 11 miles with a lot of hills & it takes me ~ 1 to 1.5 hours.

@shanold7681

Жыл бұрын

Good I'm glad someone in hear is making more sense I hear these times and I'm like what It takes me like a hour and a half to do the 10 miles!! I also only have a mountain bike Don't know if a "road" bike would really be that much faster or not

@devinm.6149

Жыл бұрын

@@shanold7681 Road bike speed difference is marginal, you could essentially make your mountain bike act as if it were a road bike by putting smoother tires on it. I recommend keeping a front tire with better control though if you were to do so.

@ohhi5237

Жыл бұрын

@@shanold7681 ride more

@cilldaracyclist2822

Ай бұрын

I've an 11 mile commute too but it's pretty flat....maybe 90m elevation gain over that distance.... quickest I've done it in is 34 mins - home (road bike - trying).... slowest is around 50 mins (hybrid - relaxing) but honestly if its 4/5 days a week then you're better off just leaving that little bit earlier so ya don't sweat as much - or feel too burnt out by the 4th or 5th day

Great advice, riding a bike is a lot harder than non cyclists think, until they try it and then the reality can destroy their enthusiam. be realistic and build mental and physical fitness gradually, but it never gets easy thats what i love about cycling

@BikeCommuterHero

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. Cycling around the block when you feel like doing it (a few times a year) is very different than relying on it as your primary means of transport. Once you've built your systems and your legs are used to it, it's so much fun.

@kerbodynamicx472

Жыл бұрын

It's hard to get started. When I started commuting on bike, I was tired and have sore legs after riding 3-5 km. However after some cardio exercise and cycling every day for a year, it is pretty trivial for me now. Now I can do this at 25km/h or above on a MTB on windless days. Occasionally I have to ride some 30km so I have to pace myself. The average speed can still be pretty high as I don't need to stop as often. It's a good exercise, tho it sucks to get there all sweaty and stuff

@CazSmith

7 ай бұрын

Depends on the bike. If it's a comfortable set up and you have confidence in the bike itself, the 20th mile is as relaxing as the first - if you use the gears correctly and don't over exert yourself.

Are you swiss?? Awesome video

Watched it twice :) Are 20 inches (front and rear ) wheeled, not too long cargo e-bikes good for long commute?

I commute almost 20 miles each way 3 times a week, 2 and 1/2 hours more or less of commuting. You need a shower, for me it's impossible to ride that much and try to hide the signs of the effort kkkkk. I now use a road bike and a backpack because I need to go fast, but I've used also a MTB (don't recommend, too slow). My problems are the traffic (disrectful drivers) and flat tires.

@BikeCommuterHero

3 ай бұрын

Wow! That’s a long ride. You’re a tough guy!

@Bragadala

3 ай бұрын

Resilient I would say kkkkkk @@BikeCommuterHero

i suggest to not rush it, use bigger gears and take it easy, start early and always bring baby wipes😂

@BikeCommuterHero

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Thanks for sharing your insight.

@ohhi5237

Жыл бұрын

use smaller gears as its more efficient lol

@ohhi5237

Жыл бұрын

keep the baby wipes at home for crying your eyes out for not being a real man

I’m 20 and I work as a welder I don’t own a car and it’s expensive to takes taxes I spent 400 pound just for one month for taxes I’m going to buy a bike 🚲 but I’m scared I’ll be tired af before I’ll even start work

@tabithaedwards745

Жыл бұрын

Get a 700c tire bike. Eat before and bring snacks so you have energy. What's your commute like?

@ohhi5237

Жыл бұрын

youre 20 and already tired? youre gonna have a hard life sonny

@ohhi5237

Жыл бұрын

@@tabithaedwards745 never eat before working out

@deshawnfrank9443

Жыл бұрын

@@ohhi5237 I’m back 8 months later I bought a bike for 500 and I peddle 6 miles to work and 6 miles home and guess what I’m doing good far better than I expected I also go to the gym at 4 am in the morning before i peddle my way to work tell me what u think ps ur not my buddy

@deshawnfrank9443

Жыл бұрын

@@tabithaedwards745 8 months later and now I bought my own bike i peddle 12 miles every day for a week and I also go to the gym at 4 am in the morning before work so Yh I’m doing better then I thought I’d do

daymn,looking at all the comment,my 8 miles commute to them looks like a stroll at the park.

@nonametexas

9 ай бұрын

Depends on the route

10 miles is a short distance. I consider 20+ to be long.

@scottneighbors7077

Жыл бұрын

Takes about 10 mi to get warmed up.

@ohhi5237

Жыл бұрын

@@scottneighbors7077 push harder