What's The Best Way To Ride To Work? | GCN Commuter Challenge

We cyclists know that commuting by bike is the best way to get to work; it's good for your health, it's good for the planet and as well as that, it's good for your wallet too! But which bike is the best for commuting - a gravel bike, and all-road bike, an e bike or a racing bike? We've teamed up with Ribble to find out for good!

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[markowsley]

Conner always seems to be having the most fun. For a former racer he seems to have embraced becoming a nice and casual cyclist who doesn't take himself to seriously.

[Stray]

By wearing cyclist clothes you already lost the commuter challenge.

[ilikewasabe]

To be honest Connor’s setup is the most realistic amongst the bunch that i see myself doing. But with pannier bags and kickstand

[Bubbleb]

'Cows hunt in packs', " I got to put the GoPro away, cause if I have to sprint, I'm going all in." I died laughing with these. Love the comedic content of your videos!

[Kate-ursw]

"You don't even pay road tax" had me spitting out my coffee 🤣

[martinarnsten]

In Sweden we have something called regional cycle paths. It theory it is supposed to be like highways for biking. Room for overtaking, no stops or automatic green lights at crossings, no dangerous hidden corners etc.
In reality though there are just one or two crossings and some part of a whole stretch that almost live up to the standard. So it’s still a long way to go, cycling still have less priority then cars in the planning.
If the whole stretch would be like the vision it would be amazing, hopefully the municipalities will get better soon.

[wildsurfer]

This is the best marketing that Ribble have ever had!

[laurafreeland]

Totally with Connor on this one…I would commute on an e-bike. You feel good in the morning, but I think you all should commute home after a day and see if that changes any minds 🤣

[francoispayen]

I'm very happy with my current setup: A dedicated belt-driven commuter bike with an internally-geared rear hub (pretty much ZERO maintenance), mudguards and pannier rack; plus a gravel bike for fun on the weekends.

[alanhill]

Connor has been a brilliant addition to the team and never fails to make me laugh at some point a real legend !

[AmvC]

Your conclusion is brilliant and excellent. E-bikes are awesome because almost everyone can communte with them. Call it cheating if you're bitter or wasteful if you're ignorant - it is the best way for most people. Especially for all of those car drivers who think they *absolutely have to* drive a car around. If you are fit and bodily unstressed enough, get an analog one that suits your suit :)

[PackFanDave]

Conner and Manon have the best bikes for commuting and Conner is correct that a lot depends on your skill level or physical strength. One nice thing about the E Bike is that if you have to carry something along the the E Bike will compensate for the added weight and not ever work place has a place for you to change and clean up at so you can ride a slower pace and not get sweaty on an E Bike.

[earlmcivor]

Great video, most relatable content. I’ve got a straight bar hybrid for my commute. If only more businesses made bike storage and showering easier, that would encourage more riding!

[Shellewell]

For commute consideration while trying to balance these different options it would be worth factoring in price. The CGR starts £1100 cheaper than the hybrid e-bike. That's quite a cost-benefit analysis for somebody considering this as a means of saving money vs driving or public transport. A particularly substantial consideration if the bike is almost purely for commuting.

[scottbelongie]

To me Conners is the best choice if seriously commuting. I have and old 90’s MTB with a nice comfortable seat u can ride in regular cloths which is great for cruising around the neighborhood. Maybe I’ll convert it to e bike 😁👍 would never ride my carbon bike for commuting to work

[dakaufman]

I have a pure city commute in NYC. I liked using the Citibike bike share option, but too often the docks either had no bikes left or were too full to park. I got my own Ebike (Orbea Vibe) with panniers. My workplace has secure locking areas that are inside. It is by far the fastest way to get to work. Much, much, much faster than driving (or taking a taxi) and even faster than the subway.

[knarf_on_a_bike]

I'm with Manon! I ride a Ti road bike on my 15km (each way) daily commute. Ti is perfect for real world riding: light, stiff, dent resistant, won't rust (a big deal here in Canada with salty winter roads). Add that smooth Ti ride and for me, it's perfect.

[andrewhardyman-richards]

Love commuting to work, my commuter bike is an 8 year old Boardman Road Bike that cost me £300. It's been upgraded throughout the years and had a new coat of paint - inspired by Manon's bike spraying video - it's a lovely shade of pink (chosen by my 6 year daughter). Currently rocking 2 year old 105 groupset, campagnolo scrirroco wheels (7 years old and just about on its last legs) and a lovely set of mudguards. all I could wish for!

[IndiTheBull]

I've always commuted on a do it all style bike with mudguards and a pannier as I too prefer to carry all my kit on the bike. However, I'm very much interested in getting an ebike simply because it would eliminate the need for a car in other aspects of life such as popping to the shops, visiting friends or family etc.

[Hellbilly]

I’d go for the super secret 5th option. I commute on a fixie, Minimal maintenance and it keeps you fit. Granted I live quite close to work!