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

We just couldn't agree on the best bike to ride to work so we put them to the test over 20km.

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Dan, Matt, Simon and Tom just couldn't agree on what was the best way to commute the 20km back to the office after filming a news show.

So, they had a race. There was no prize for the winner, just the pride in proving that your chosen commute was the fastest, although there's still some debate about what's the best, so comment below and let us know your thoughts on that.

Dan chose his folding bike, Matt chose his relaxed road bike with mudguards, Simon rode an aero racing bike, and Tom took the off road route on his 'cross bike.

Watch the video to find out the winner!

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[SullySi]

"I don't want to ride on the days I go to work, I've got 5 other days to go on decent rides"

I want to only work 2 days a week...

[Kim_Miller]

I've only now seen this vid, but it put me back to 1985 to 89 when my family was living in Exeter (from Australia) for three years. My wife and son and I would chuck the bikes in the car, drive to Bristol, and then ride the cycle path into Bath for lunch. Then in the afternoon we'd ride back to Bristol and drive home. Our son was 5 to 9 years old back then. He managed the ride both ways, pedaling like crazy on his little kid's bike and loving every minute of it, but was asleep in the car in three seconds when we finished. Thanks GCN for reviving the memory of great times.

[davepratt]

I love how Dan is reading about himself when he was with the Cervelo Test Team at 2:36. Very subtly done.

[Jason-tyds]

It's cool how in Europe people support cycling.

[Svinckx]

I think an important thing is the question : "Can I shower, before I start to work?"
If not, Dan's option is the best for me.

[cacampbell]

"No-one quite knows what Dan's riding"

*Looks at my folding bike*

Mood

[PapaJenkinz]

This reminded me of a Top Gear episode. Great job guys

[conorbuckman]

Come on guys it's obviously a BMX in a grey hoodie, grey trackies, no helmet and hood up

[massspike]

Since you were supposed to be commuting to work, the test should have ended when you were in your cubicles doing work. In which case Dan won easily -- he didn't have to change clothes or have a shower like Si and Tom would.

[JustADudeWithAnUnnecessaryName]

"Relaxed road bike" has Dura-Ace

[GGorman]

I love how sincere Matt is about 25mm tires being "wide".

[MrWobling]

I think this is probably my overall favourite GCN video of all time. More like this please.

[numbaoneg]

0:49 priceless how Dan looks pedaling! & how he takes his foot off the pedal making the left turn to the station

[rubber-johnny]

I commute on a penny farthing down the M1.

[rantingwrench]

This might be the best video you've ever made, guys. Top Gear, eat your heart out.

[amightysailingman]

Dan should have been typing away on a laptop and getting work done inside the train, not just reading a magazine. I'd like the see the others do that.

[TheReactor]

1) do you have shower facility at work? (Yes)
2) what are road conditions on the commute? (Excellent)
3) how long is the ride? (14 or more km)
4) what are your training/effort goals? (Basic condition/endurance)
5) what are the alternative ways of commuting? (Car)
6) what are your prefered bikes/what do you own? (Roadbike)

So roadbike all season 14-50 km single ride depending on various conditions.

[mackanarcon]

Dan is more than ready to start his day at work with a smile and energy

[RRvRIBL]

Haha, This feels like a Clarkson era "Top Gear" episode! I love it!

[TeslaOsiris]

So funny to hear Matt describe 25c tires as "wide"... Those are skinny by today's standards.