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Commuter Bike Accessories

Best Commuter Bikes for Big Guys: 200-300 Pounds

The RadRunner Electric Utility bike is a fantastic commuter bike option for guys up to 300 pounds as it is extremely strong and goes far. For standard bikes, the Mongoose Envoy Cargo bike is a great option because the added allowance for cargo capacity with the strong aluminum frame make it a safe bet.

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How Much to Spend on a Commuter Bike? (Every Budget)

$500-700 will get you a comfortable and reliable commuter bike that will last many years and leave you with enough cash to invest in good locks to deter bike thieves.

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Bike Commute

Cardio Fitness

Commute To Work

Will Cycling to Work Get Me Fit? (Yes - Here's Why!) - The Bike Commuter

The answer is yes, since any type of cycling will boost your cardio fitness, help you burn fat, build your strength and endurance and help get those feel-good workout endorphins flowing. It also fits regular exercise into your busy day.

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Lock Up

Physical Fitness

How Long does Bike Commuting Take?

If traveling at the average speed of most cyclists in a city, 10mph approx., then you should expect a one-way 5-mile commute journey to take roughly 30 minutes on a bike, with additional time needed for things like time taken to lock up your bike.

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Electric Bike

Get the Right Electric Bike for Commuting: Complete Guide

When it comes to choosing the right ebike for cycling to work, there are more factors to consider than you might think. As such, I just want to break down some of the key points for you think about and then give some recommendations to meet your needs and help you to get that right ebike for your commute.

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Cycling Gear Clothing

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How Do You Bike Commute in the Rain?

Wear waterproof clothing from head to toe, covering every inch of your work clothes to stay dry. Add bike lights on the front and rear of your bike to remain visible. Use a waterproof cover on top of your helmet to stop the rain from making your head cold!

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Folding Board

Pannier Bag

How to Pack Clothes for Bike Commuting? Written by Steve in starting

Use two separate bags and ideally put your clothes in a pannier bag. Use a folding board to avoid creases and use a garment bag that inserts into your chosen bike commuting bag to avoid your work clothes getting creased or dirty.

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Sources Of Carbohydrates

Protein Rich Snacks

10 Bike Commuter Snacks to Fuel Your Ride

Protein-rich snacks like eggs, nuts and beans, as well as sources of carbohydrates like bananas give you the best energy and bang for your buck when riding to work.

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Bicycle Travel

How Can I Safely Commute by Bike? - The Bike Commuter

You can confidently and safely commute by bike if you follow these 12 tips...

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Everything At Once

New Bike

The Four Seasons

How Much Does Bike Commuting Cost?

If you need or want to buy a bike for commuting, then expect to pay around $500-600 for a brand new bike that will cover most commuter journeys up to 10 miles each way and last long enough to be worth investing in.

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Rear Bike Rack

Trunk Bag

Bike Trips

How Do You Use a Rear Bike Rack? (Beginner's Guide) - The Bike Commuter

First, fit the rack onto the bike frame with screws on the rear part of the frame usually in line with the top of the rear wheel. Then, add a specially designed bag, usually a pannier bag or trunk bag, which clips on and carry all the cargo you can.

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How Much Does Bike Commuting Cost?

It costs around $1,000 to buy all the gear bike for commuting. This is $500-600 for a good bike plus gear for the four seasons ($400). Remember that you don’t need to buy everything at once.

Bike Commuter Lunch Box Review: Tatay Urban Food Kit

The Tatay Urban Food lunch bag set comes with four containers in all white making a great set for anyone as it is a lunch bag that is backpack friendly (and even panniers if you use them).

Are Touring Bikes Good For Commuting?

Touring bikes can be good for bike commuting if your journey is a bit longer than average and if you expect to have to carry lots of items on your bike. This is because touring bikes can carry more weight on the bike than any other type of bike.

How to Bike to Work with No Shower?

Being in the UK, it’s not that often that we have to worry about hot weather and humidity making a sweat a lot on a cycle to work, but given that the last two summers have been pretty warm, it’s definitely worth a thought.

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