5 EASY Tips to Start Bike Commuting

Are you ready to start bike commuting but not sure where to start? Watch this video for 5 EASY tips to get you started with confidence. Remember, it's not all or nothing - start small and gradually replace short car trips with bike trips. Make sure to subscribe for more helpful bike commuting tips and tricks!

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[b.griffin]

Route planning is key to riding confidently around town.

[siriosstar]

i've mentioned this before but i have to say again this woman is sane sensible as opposed to the many fanatics out there and her delivery is clear and concise .
here is a tip for all you lazy and or oldsters . if you have a compressor at your house have a dedicated line and nozzle hoked up for a two second toppping up of your tires . it's sooo fast and easy . 😎

[Seattle_Slew]

Girl, you are good. You are very good at what you do.

From Las Vegas, I’m wishing you much success with your channel.

[notlt]

one of my favorite parts of commuting is wayfinding and trying out new routes. join a local online group or visit your local bike shop and ask people about routes! where i live in the boston area, new infrastructure is changing all the time so i rely on my online groups and folks i know in the community to help me pick out new ones or fallback on old routes if there's construction or a bad accident.

[BillCourt]

All great tips! Getting started the suggestion to try your commute on a weekend is important. You can gauge how long it will take, how tired/sweaty you are when you arrive, and possible route alternatives. I wish bike helmets with built in visors were around when I was working (retired for 11 years now). I used ski goggles when it was cold. Love your videos.

[KJSvitko]

Walking, running, bicycles, escooters, green open spaces, electric buses, electric commuter trains and trams are all parts of a good transportation system. Speak up for improved transportation options in your city. Every train station needs safe, protected places to park and lock bicycles. Children and older adults should be able to ride bicycles to work, school or for fun safely. Stay active for as long as you can. There should be more options than getting into a car.

[sewv]

My husband and I are making a concerted effort to bike more and drive less. We started this at the beginning of the crap weather season and have already reduced car use by almost half. I anticipate this shifting even more as the weather gets nice and am hoping that habit sticks into the next crap season now that we have the right gear.
I'm finding that my commute is faster by bike than by public transit. Thankfully my office has an area to store my bike indoors that is limited access.

[Bothrops]

This is such a concise and informative video. Arleigh, you have the most valuable YT videos regarding incorporating bicycles into our lives as transportation.

[steveclayton]

Such a wonderful and positive video that encourages us! I live in an urban biking city that is trying to make it easier, but those cars are still scary. Starting small is a great investment in your confidence quotient. One day, everyone will want to have alternative ways to get to where they need to be....

[jayvis]

Great and comforting video for people looking to decrease with car usage. My experience was going from walking to biking so it was a bit different for me than others but I'm glad you're putting out content like this for the people that need it.

[barbschwendtner]

My tip is especially for people without bike paths or bike lanes. If you have he ability to shift your work day and commute by an hour, you can avoid peak traffic times, making it much more pleasant and safer. I work 9 - 5:30 and it makes a big difference. Try it!

[MyLifeInTheDesert]

I commute 22 miles round trip in northern Nevada (although as I type this we are in the middle of a blizzard and I can’t take a bike anywhere). The problem I have commuting in the winter is eyewear. It fogs up at lights when I have to stop and it’s annoying. Are there good winter glasses? If I don’t wear sunglasses to block the wind I have weepy eyes for hours. Bike commuting has changed my life. ❤

[stevejorde]

I'm 61 and have already pedaled over 500 miles this year. Last year, I pedaled over 5000 miles. This year, I hope to bicycle over 6000 miles!

[DavesLosinIt]

I got stopped by a cop in my town and he told me NOT ride on the street (the main road anyway). The sidewalks are an obstacle course, not wide enough, and bumpy as hell.

[TeeGar]

All well and good if you live in an area like yours. Here, you take your life in your hands. I'll stick to driving.