Only thing I think this missed was a reference to the mental health benefits of bike commuting, nothing clears the mind at the end of a stressful day like that homeward bike ride … everyone touts the physical health benefits and they are considerable, but getting home chilled (and satisfied!) does wonders for you and family life!

Cycling to and from work is where the love of riding started for me. It’s a great way to start your day and upset motorists.

I had a job that was far away and I had to wear business dress clothes everyday which was too heavy to transport all the time. So I would drive in on Monday with my bike and clothes for the week, leave the car and bike commute all week. Then drive the car home on Friday evening. It really kept me committed to riding every day even in weather I really would have preferred to avoid!

I'm 55 years old and I've suffered from depression for about 25 years, exercise has always bee a part of managing it for me, mostly running, short distances 3 or 4 times a week. I work in a hospital appx. 13 miles away and earlier this year after a lot of thought and research I sold my car (my wife kept hers so we still had a car) bought a btwin tilt 120 folding bike from decathlon and started cycling to my local station, 2.5 miles away, then train, then 1.5 mile cycle at the other end. I did this everyday, whatever the weather and have benefitted physically and mentally. I've just bought a hybrid bike through the cycle to work scheme, I pick it up next week and after watching your film I'm going to start cycling the whole way, to and from work one day a week and take it from there. Until now everyone said commuting more than 10 miles each way was really difficult, but you are right, if you want to do it , you can and will do it and, as you say, it doesn't have to be all or nothing, on the other day's I'll carry on with bike and train. It is healthier, it does make you feel sharper and more alive, it's saved me a small fortune and you don't have to search for parking spaces. Thanks Katie.

Your comment sections are some of the most civilised I've ever come across. Credit to you, I think.

My commute is only 8 km round trip and I often ride easy to work and push it on the way home. I’m fortunate that I can ride bike paths the entire commute. It’s fun to overcome challenges such as the cold or rain.

Katie’s current series makes cycling approachable for everybody. Her journey from non-cyclist to lean long distance rider is a heart on the sleeve example anybody can follow.

the money I've saved via commuting I've just spent back on bike stuff, and i wouldn't have it any other way!

I'm almost 63, I ride to work everyday and love the time out, frosty morning, traffic less commutes. Sometimes when sharing my passion with work colleagues and friends, I get disbelief about the pleasures and benefits, in future I'll share this video link.

Remember to learn the Highway Code or equivalent in your country so you know how to legally ride on the road. I did and found it useful to feel more comfortable and to have the inevitable discussions with other road users. Great tips, enjoying the series and advice.

Just completed my 1st practice commute to my job the other day(27mi)! Thank you for all the great info. From vegan nutrition to planning routes and practicing being kind to yourself. It's nice to see someone on this platform that is so sincere and relatable. 🙂

Pannier racks attach by 4 bolts. Don't take long to remove/install. Panniers are arguably the best option and ortlieb prob. The best. Tailfin is lovely but £££ and v.desirable to thieves. Good lights that you can recharge at work. Spare tubes @work. Carry tools and tubes/pump, easily accessible also disposable gloves. Reliable tyres. Can you take bike in work? Do so. Overshoes are worth having to keep feet dry. Handryers good for drying kit, server rooms even better.

I was worried about Covid19 pandemic. So I substitute car or public transport uses for bike. With this change I gained much better sleeping nights among others surprising things. Better nights brought me extra energy to face (and now enjoy) the life! It makes me happier in an incredible way! I am leaving in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I am Brazilian and I love the bike revolution which is happen around the world! Congrats for your videos, Katie. Congratulations for everyone that love the bicycles!!!

When Covid-19 is over, I want to start cycling (20 km each way) to university (I'm a 20 year old student). I live in Hamburg, Germany and cycling is often dangerous to life. That's why I took the train before... But I will find a bike friendly route:) Fingers crossed. Thanks for the video❤️

Cycled for 20 years before I retied 40k a day, now ride every day and love it Katie your one of my heroes

Baby wipes work great for freshening up after a ride. They clean the dust off your face nicely and have a cooling sensation also.

I always work from home and got myself a road bike last year to spend every few days on the bike after work. I always liked riding my city bike, but having a proper road bike increased the level of fun by a huge amount. I found your channel a few days ago while looking for clipless paddle tips and subscribed. Your videos motivate me to go out and ride my bike even more. Thanks for doing this and keep up the good work, Katie!

Best advice, just ride your bike. Doesn’t have to all the time just keep riding . Love it!

Thanks for all your videos. I used to be in great shape and cycled all the time. But now, after being lazy for years, I've gained like 60lbs. But I'm moving back to Dallas, TX from San Diego, CA and already purchased a new road bike and will pick up the day I arrive and I'll be commuting to/from work every day. And will re-join a bike club when I arrive also so that I can do 4 weekly rides. Gonna be really rough to start all over again but I'm looking forward to it.

I have been cycling ever since I can remember. To school, shopping with parents, touring on holidays and now commuting to everywhere. Depression locks me in when possible and your channel helps me to remember that passion for cycling. I don't have car or license and feel best about the carbon footprint which I avoid at all costs. You bring up great points with your topics and today I learned mote again. Thank you for sharing and cycling all options available 🤗🙏

I have been in bodybuilding,football,basketball all kind of sports..but cycling have stoled my heart, for me and the rest of my life hope so is gonna be cycling cycling and more cycling!!! Riding in the evening when nobody is outside is just priceless. 🚴🏻❤️

I bought a new bike earlier this year and I cycle to work every day. I love it. I like coming home and seeing my car in the driveway and know that I saved money in gas and wear and tear on the car while getting great exercise.

Hi Katie I enjoy this series of videos so much. I have been taking my bike into town on the bus and doing some riding around town, then I catch the bus home later in the afternoon again. I am enjoying riding so much. If it rains I get annoyed a little bit as I want to go out for a ride. I am already starting to feel fitter and have more energy. Riding around town I do find it hard with traffic being so close all of the time but I am getting better with it each time I do it. I turned to riding because after a few k's of walking my feet were killing me due to me being overweight. Combine now cycling and walking soccer and some walking around the neighbourhood I am starting to lose weight and am feeling much better. I am addicted to cycling now I absolutely love it.

Keep a log. Doesn't need to be a formal one, but just track something simple, like money you saved each week in fuel savings. Its gives you something tangible to look at for motivation. And, you'll then realize how much money you spend in driving for things outside of your commute, and be motivated to bike in those areas also. I have a marker board on which I write down the amount I spend every time I fuel the auto. I try to make a game to see how little I can use each month. Shorter doesn't necessarily equal better. I could move closer to work. I don't want to. I like my slightly longer commute. Its my alone time after work. Its meditative. After a while, the commute is the part of the day you start to look forward to. Diet. Diet is important to get/stay in shape. You can't out train a bad diet. But also, your diet has massive effects on how you smell. Super important if you don't have shower access. Less meat and dairy, more fruits and veggies. Your (and your coworkers') nostrils will be grateful. Down a full glass of water when you wake up. You can have your coffee after if you need. But drink the water. I promise, it will make you feel better. Its ok to stop and listen to the birds sing.

Great advice there, I've been commuting for the last 20 years on my bike, come rain shine and snow, it's quicker, better for me and the environment, by doing this i have inspired about more than half a dozen colleagues to do it, We are now looking into getting another bike shelter due to the demand, Keep up the great work and sorry to hear about you breaking down on the way to Sheffield 😔😁

It really helped me with my depression people I work with and others that are around me can tell when I haven't ridden my bike for a few days I do not have the same attitude it keeps me positive

Thanks to all your advice I’ve managed to go out today and complete my first 100k which came in at 107k in under 5 hours riding remembering to pace well and fuel well can’t wait to watch the rest of the videos!!!

You're not wrong about roads being different when you're driving. You don't realise how many up and down bits there are. Great video Katie!!

Using wipes after a ride and before starting work turns out great.

I found one real help for me was getting the right tyres. I appreciate this is getting a bit technical really early but I just felt safer and more in control and therefore I enjoyed the commute much more. I commuted in London and although there were some busy sections I managed to find quiet parallel routes which were great. Starting the day with an enjoyable bike ride and a shower always made me feel chilled out but mentally fresh. Great video and thank you for encouraging more people to cycle.

After years of bike commuting one of the best things I ever did was get a pannier and bag - SOOOO much better than a rucksack

I was giving myself all sorts of excuses to not pick up cycling (not having a bike was a major one) and desperately wanted to lose weight. I would scroll through KZfaq and Instagram for inspiration to get my backside off the sofa. I came across Katie's channel and the next thing I know, I was in a saddle! It's only been a few months since I had my bike and started commuting to work once a week around 10k each way. It was my 30th Birthday last week and I woke up in the morning and decided I was going to do 30 miles for my 30th (what a treat!). I completed this little self challenge and was buzzing for the rest of the week that I smashed my longest ride yet. All it took was for me to set my mind right and to just keep going. I actually really loved every minute of the ride. Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Katie for her channel and for having great content and advice. It's genuinely inspired me and I look forward to where I can push myself next.

Nice tips. I have another 2 areas every bike commuter need to look into seriously. First is the traffic, unlike racing on the track, the road is open for all sorts of cars and buses and heavy trucks. Safety is the main concern as I have several closed shave with private buses. My solution is to divert my route to residential area which also increase the distance and time on the bike. The second is rainy days, and I have no solution for this. With or without raincoat is still the same, you are wet and smells. Since February, it rains so frequent that it break my schedule and now it is so difficult to pick up the riding habit.

Stinky when you arrive at work and wish you could shower? The answer, my friends, is a container of baby wipes.

i'm gonna start work to another city, and your video inspire me to do a bike commuting, thanks

I started commuting by bike every day a few years ago; great bike paths and a 15km each way ride. Love the mental break before and after work and now I take the long way home a couple of times a week. I'm lucky that where I work has showers, lockers and a towel service (not to mention an ironing board for us corporate types) but even in the absence of all of those I'd make it work like you said. Commuting by bike has been life changing. 20kg dropped and now a 100km weekend ride is a given. Great series Katie, come back to Australia again soon!

Another great video Katie. I never thought I'd say this but I'm really missing my cycle commuting since lockdown started and I now work from home. That regular daily exercise set me up well for the day. One thing I'd say about relying on your bike as a means of transport is you need to be able to fix flats and other mechanicals by the roadside and components wear down much quicker than you think.

Duel Transplant recipient on a mission to re gain my fitness level. Recently had to give up driving from vison lose, The bike is my new main transportation. It's been one year since my bicycle accident that put me in ICU for a week and the hospital from a month. post accident I learned, I am not the same cyclist I was 20 years ago when I stopped cycling and I need to earn back that level of fitness. I also learned to use the brakes lol Still waiting on my 3rd transplant I hope trough motivation to continue this journey... Join me on the Ledge LETS GO I don't ride a bike to add days to my life, I ride a bike to add life to my days I watch your videos to help with my motivation.

I've just started cycling again and bought my first bike since 30 years when i last had one i was 16. i own a Scott Aspect 970 MTB, i use it for daily commutes. I've stopped driving, and im building up my cycling routine each day. want to thank you for your posts and videos, it helps alot.

I commute on an ebike, at least in the summer, and it saved me enough on fuel that it basically paid for itself, and it also helped me lose, like 60lbs/30-ish kg.

One bold individual with love of cycling.

Really like the way that you think about commuting and clearly know what your on about! I've thought about driving half way and commuting the rest, which for me would probably be enough to start and then parking a bit further away over time. (I do have a shower at work! Lucky me!)

I commuted by bike today for the first time since I was involved in an accident last October, it was great to be back 😍

Hi Katie, have been following your Channel for the last few months. Really great content. I live in The Netherlands and I am a secondary school teacher. Have been riding my bike for years, but have never commuted before. I am going to start commuting once a week after the coming summer holiday. This video featured some great tips. Thanks.

Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm planning to start commuting (19 miles each way) as a way to avoid the crowds in public transit.

Full length mudguards, they changed my commuting life. You and your bike are kept so much cleaner and drier. In the UK you can get caught out at any time by rain. They don't weight too much, once they are fitted you can keep them on all year round. Also overshoes to keep your toes warm and dry when the weather is poor. Over time i have built up a range of clothing for all seasons, but a good jacket and gloves to start with are invaluable. Top tip from a 12 year commuter....mudguards though. You can even extend them with a cut up plastic bottle to give you extra flaps to stop even more spray, just cable tie them onto the ends.

I'm getting prepped to start commuting. The distance has been my biggest hurdle. Like you, my work is a little more than 20 km one way and I'm a bit concerned with my fitness and, because I live in Texas, the heat of summer. Thanks for the tips and inspiration.

Pre pandemic Die hard mountain biker here. Started a new job in September last year which took me off the building sites and into an office environment which then gave me the option and chance to commute. This pandemic has now got me into the world of Lycra and panniers. A lot of people have decided they want to mountain bike in the local woods and trail centres but don’t know the etiquette especially on shared trails so they are tearing up trails and annoying local people. So I recently bought myself a adventure bike (Sonder Santiago). Game changer. What a difference in the mileage I can knock out now. I went for a blast on my mtb the other day and absolutely smashed every pb I’d ever set. So having spent the last 15 -20 years stoically saying I will never be a roadie. 😀 I am now a fully fledged bi cyclist/commuter and loving it. Training for my first audax too. Waiting until I’m comfortable doing 200k before I enter one. As for commute I get changed in a server room under a fan. Nice in summer and chilly in winter. Keep a towel at work and changes of clothes and a can of deodorant. Your right about giving yourself plenty of time. Nothing worse than being late and having to go straight into a meeting while dripping with sweat. Really like your videos.

Good tips. I have the annoying problem of living too close to work. Only 6 km. So when going back home I often take a longer route, from 20 to 100 km. It's great. Working from home since lockdown, so I "go to work" by going for a walk (1 to 5km) into the "office" in the mornings and then I ride after work. Success.

Baby wipes also work well in lieu of a shower, my commute was 17 miles each way , I used to do it purposefully in 1 hour and 50 mins so as not to arrive drenched in sweat,

Loved this video - I started watching your videos around 18 months ago as a newbie cyclist getting prepared to ride Europe with my husband and friends. Have helped me so much - and loved that you lived in Oz. Am now absolutely sold on commuting to work - even though I ride through Sydney. Keep the great videos coming.

Loving your video Kate ...I only ride few miles a day but I try different routes not nothing to far as am on my feet all day ..but I damm love it ,as you say change of clothes ..love the help and links you give ....keep & ride safe everyone just enjoy your two wheels short or long jaunts as long as you enjoy your bike ..stay safe x

I purchased your ebook and it’s very informative👍🏻👍🏻 I started cycling 2 months ago and I really enjoy it. Another great tip for long hair is dry shampoo. It works wonders for my hair. Great series!!

Thank you Katie! Vital tips. Big greetings from a Russian commuter living in South Korea now. Stay safe

On the subject of gear, I'd second the travel light philosophy, these days a tablet/laptop, odds and sods of clothing in a courier bag is pretty light and manageable and not as bulky/sweaty as a rucksack. I'd also 100% endorse a Buffalo Cycle Shirt as the perfect commuting gear, after many years riding I'd not now be without one ever, follow their guide about wearing it (sizing, layers, etc) and its unbeatable, it shrugs off wind/rain and I'm never cold … now my knees on the other hand ...

Been cycle commuting since the mid 80s. My standard commuting rig came through trial, error and bike tech advances. The first rule of cycle commuting that became clear to me is: "Never commute in your work clothes or work in your cycling clothes." That includes socks, shoes and undies. Wear padded shorts even if it's 5 miles. Wear mtb shorts, too in deference to modesty. No one needs to know that much about your business. lol Mudguards are a must. Planet Bike or Zefal. Either will do. Good rainwear is a must. When freezing temps hit use mittens not gloves. For tires Schwalbe Marathon Plus. Expensive, but worth it. I went 15 years w/o a puncture using them. Ortlieb Roller Classic Sport Panniers. Expensive, but TOTALLY worth it. Delta Universal Mega Rack. Best rack on the market. Surprisingly inexpensive. Oh, and your frame pump. The ONLY frame pump that matters is the Topeak Road Morph w/guage. The Mountain and Mini Morphs are good, too. They just don't have a guage. Just take it off the bike while working. Otherwise, it'll get stolen. Church, yo. lol Equipment wise don't cheap out on anything. Get good stuff. Your future self will thank you, trust me. Your experience, distance, terrain, work situation and routing will define your rig. For example my commute was 42 miles, semi-rural rt w/a 600 ft elevation drop in and the reverse climb on the way home. So, my needs were completely different than a 5 mile urban commute. This is a great starter video that doesn't dazzle you with footwork. It covers alot of the specifics of hygiene very well. Most don't. The suggestion about doing a reccie is spot on as well. However long it takes you on your reccie add 15 minutes. Practice changing out a tube. Learn how to fix a broken chain. Keep your bike clean and free from gunk building up on the drive train. All right that's enough. Enjoy your commutes. They will change your perspective a bicycle from a toy to a tool. Cheers. EDIT: Sorry, but this is important. Lighting and visibility. Get rechargeable lights. Changing batteries is a PITA. If any part of your commute is in darkness put reflective material EVERYWHERE possible. Remember you're like a meerkat trying to matriculate your way though a herd of water buffalo.

This has been an excellent series.Thank you! Appreciated the options you mentioned in this episode for getting your gear to work. One variation I’ve tried recently is a traditional saddle bag with a carradice bracket. Swift even makes a bag that can be attached to the saddle this way and/or used as a handlebar bag. Versatile! And it’s easy to take off the carradice bracket when you’re doing a sportive, etc.

I'll be 51 in a couple of months and I just started commuting. It's only 10 miles round trip and I already see benefits from it. I must say, I'm hooked.

You are so real and open and honest and I just wish more people were like that , great you tube channel and well done 👍

I guess I average 4 days a week, 10 months a year (upstate New York) commuting. My round trip is 8 miles. It is amazing how many miles you can rack up doing what you've got to do-going to work. I go slow, 9-10 mph to minize the sweat Flat pedals and civilian clothes.

Great tips as always! Hard not to have a smile on your face going to the office after a nice bike ride :)

It is great way to lose some stress and clear your mind after work. In the morning commuting is the best way to oxygenate your body and start preparing for a workday. Great tips Katie! I use saddle bag and sometimes backpack. Less carrying is a great idea. I am bringing on Monday most stuff and taking to wash clothes on Friday. I'm bringing the food (only lunch) from home.

My commute is not far, but have switched from daily car use to almost zero car use. Your video has great tips, I like my messenger style bag, and as UK weather is not great (currently fab), I use a proviz jacket which is warm enough and water resistant enough for most rides plus really reflective for low light riding.

I used to use the disabled toilet at work to get changed. More room and there was a sink to have a wash. I’m retired now so don’t have to commute. My longest commute was 21 miles each way, but I would only do that in the summer. In winter I’d ride 10 miles to the train station and catch the train in (getting changed in the train toilet!).

OK. Things I learned from the commute. (Yes I want a book). First problem is parking. Where to stick the bike. I was lucky in that they were OK with me storing the machine in the office. If not, then don't use the nice bike. The next thing is quite relevant about washing. You can get towels that fold up really small. I used those and although they only absorbed the water before becoming soaked, they did the job. I commuted to 2 sites. The first had a shower (Yeah), the second didn't. So I used wet wipes or a flannel in the toilet. Keep deodorant at work. That and shoes. The rest can pack down. I commuted with two bikes. The first was a Raleigh Royal with Reynolds tubing and a touring set up. This meant that it had a triple chain set.So if you have a lot to carry the granny cog helps with the hills. However, by keeping stuff at work I could use a backpack on its own. Due to mountain biking I have a reasonable Camelback. This has the benefit of the bladder, as well as lots of room for clothes, laptop, projector and lunch (Use sandwich bags, rather than a plastic container, as you can pack it in easier. The other thing about the Camelback is that they have put a great deal of thought into sweat and how it dissipates.. It doesn't do away with sweat, but id disperses easier. SPDs. Better for traffic. Another tip. Wear a helmet cam. Failing that, wear a matchbox painted orange or black. A helmet cam doesn't need to be on or even working to make the motorists behave. If you have a longer commute, take charging kit with you for lights etc. Dealing with motorists. You will never find a more selfish, entitled, opinionated pillock than somebody who is commuting to work and believes that you are holding them up. You need to predict what they are going to do and take action to place your bike in such a way that they are not tempted to squeeze past you at traffic islands etc. The golden rule is the more room you give them, the less they will give you. So don't gutter hug. In fact, practice something called defensive riding. Have a read of a HMSO publication called Roadcraft. They do them for cycles and motorbikes. Explore something called defensive riding. But expect the motorist to do something stupid and you will be fine. Anther useful tip. Vary your route so that you don't get board. If you have a mountain bike, take that in occasionally and make use of any parks, woodland or bridlways to have a bit of fun. Anyway, there is my two penneth worth. Luck

Having a choice of bikes means I have choices. 1 bike has a pannier and I call this my ‘commuter bike’ 1 bike is a single speed ‘mountain bike’ and I use a ‘rock rider’ back pack with bladder with this bike. 1 bike is ‘road bike’ and I use a backpack with this bike. It all depends on what’s happening after work as regards choice. My commuter bike has mudguards which are necessary and I will consider going anywhere on this bike. My road bike is just for the road. My single speed bike is my go anywhere bike. No worries about giving this bike a hard time. It can take it. One tip is to ride your commute route when you’re not working so you know what to expect time and fitness wise. Another tip is to get everything ready the night before your commute. Allow plenty of time. Mechanicals happen. Practice changing an inner tube in the comfort of your home. Remember… If commuting by bike was easy then everyone would do it. It takes guts and determination to get up 2 hours earlier than normal to ride into work and with practice that time can reduce. Realistically though it’s a choice between falling out of bed and into the car and getting to work ‘fresh and dry’ or get up mega early, ride you and get to work ‘hot & sweaty’. One more tip… Get Katie’s book. You won’t be disappointed.

I use to ride to work but ran into problems you mention, but slowing would come up with solutions. Then I became lazy too and stopped riding. Your video kinda inpires me to start again. I liked the idea of maybe not riding daily 👍! Over where I live is HOT HOT! summer now. That's another excuse not to ride. Thanks for the goods tips 🤓✌

Amazing. I started commuting to work. For 2 weeks now 36KM per day. Thanks for the tips

Also don't wear dark clothes. A nice bright or hi vis top or jacket.

I remember in 2001 in calgary there was a transit strike & my car transmission died. They told me it would take a few months to fix it. I had just got a new job. I called my new boss & he told me it’s my problem to get to work. So, I remembered I had bought a old bike at yard sale. I pulled it out & most of gears didn’t work, but I started riding it to work (18kms each way). No practise & hadn’t been on a bike for over 20 years. Our city is in the the Foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Hills everywhere & steep. So steep you have to crank your head way back just to see the horizon. The first ride almost killed me. When I got to work, I went into changing room we had. I must have past out. Because the next thing I remember was the boss kicking me in the legs (took me a minute to realize I was on the ground staring up at the ceiling) and asking ‘What is the matter with you!! . I looked at him & pointed my finger to my forehead & told my boss to shot me right here, because I don’t think I can keep doing this. He laughed & told me to get up & get to work & don’t pass out in changing room again. I kept at it & even after my car got fixed I kept cycling to that job for next couple years, except in Canadian winters. Best cycling I had done.

These sound like great tips. For my arduous 2k commute I can disregard. I carry a heavy backback, because the ride is too short to work up a sweat. I‘m so lucky because part of that ride is through allotment gardens, so I experience a tiny sliver of nature regularly. I will consider prolonging my ride home though.

My positive comment for the day is your videos have talked about a lot of things some KZfaq cyclist videos don't talk about. A lot of good tips on commuting (because I've wondered - especially the sweating) today. Cheers!

Working from home makes for an interesting commute these days - your video has given me an idea though, time to break out the indoor trainer and ride while I join all those online meetings - and on another note - maybe it's a good time for your viewers to take advantage of the increased allowances for the Bike to work scheme and get a new bike.

I started commuting, half way then switching to bus then cycling all the way every other day until I realised I prefered the bike everyday. Such a fun commute and less stressful.

I am new to cycling and I am delighted I have found you I was so worried about cycling to and from work and your tips have been amazing so thank you so much

My Dad passed away about a month ago after battling cancer for about a year. During that year due to a combination of me travelling over and back (about an hour each way) in my car on a regular basis and lets face it some comfort eating while dealing with the situation, I went from someone who could stand to lose a few lbs to being a couple of stone overweight. One of the last conversations I had with my Dad was around my weight (not in a bad way) just that he hoped I could get it back under control and look after myself and he mentioned about me getting back to cycling. Prior to Dad getting sick I had been cycling quite a bit, the day he was diagnosed I was getting ready to do a sportive. So I've decided to get back into it but after a year away and being significantly heavier and less fit than I was I have decided to buy an e-bike for the commute with a view to it getting me back into cycling without the pressure of hills, or being put off by a lack of fitness. My theory is, use the ebike initially to get up and running, use as much assistance as you need and establish a routine, then as the fitness comes on, ease the assistance off. Once the fitness and confidence have built a bit, get the road bike back out and try commuting the odd day with no assistance, then try and make it more frequent and get faster. The past year has been a very tough one but I feel that hours on a bike rather than in a car will help me to process things. On the off chance that Katie will read this comment on a 2 year old one of her videos :) I have always liked your content (long time subscriber). While some channels will make you feel like you need to be wearing skin tight lycra and doing 60 mile commutes every day or there's just no point. Katie sells cycling for the joy of it and the benefits surrounding it and she has been through what most of us are aspiring to do. Its relate-able and the fact that she seems like a genuinely nice person with all the same restrictions (time mostly) that most of us face. Its nice to get her perspective on things. Keep up the good work Katie, it makes a more meaningful difference than you probably realise 🙂

I enjoy watching and listening to your tips especially for bike maintenance since I'm a newbie. In the past, I biked for fun, but I would like to commute by cycling in the future. Thanks!

I am 62 years old. I just started bicycle commuting the beginning of March this year. My commute to and from work is only two miles each way. I usually ride three miles at lunch. So, about seven miles each workday.

Hi Katie, you have been a huge inspiration for me. Trying to buy a cycle and start using it on a daily basis. Your tips have been really helpful and encouraging.

Love these tips. I really need to cycle to work, working on it!

Fair Play Katie 👍👍👍 I to commute to work when I can and it really does make you so much fitter so on the days I can’t cycle I take clean clothes plus ring dirty ones back home for cleaning Mix up your routes if you can that way you won’t get fed up of doing the same route Happy cycling 👍🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️

I started commuting by bike just before lockdown (13.5 miles each way). Only a c couple of times a week, it was great and I loved it. The best tip I got from a friend was to leave some Jeans (or trousers etc) and a pair of shoes at work. This way I'm only transporting my laptop, food, underwear and a shirt to work. Makes it a bit lighter on my back. Also, roll your clothes if you don't want creases in them 😊

Brilliant. I so want to take this step so really appreciate the tips! On the route choice avoid towpaths - I had a mate in Birmingham that used to commute by the canals but then people would push cyclists into the water to rob them. Madness!

I used to keep a couple of plastic floor mats in my office, the kind that have a lip around them to contain a bit of mud and water: one mat for each wheel. Then if the tires were muddy the carpet wouldn't get dirty.

Most of these issues are non-issues while commuting on an e-bike. I don't have to worry about weight or sweat. I still get a workout in, especially during the colder months or of the year because I turn down the assist level to keep warm and reduce my speed to reduce the wind chill factor.

Loved your video. I am hoping to start commuting to work and you gave me some really nice suggestions. I've always been a a kind of all or nothing guy, so your tip about starting out riding just a day or two a week makes sense to me. My commute will be about 15 miles one way. One big obstacle is I work 12 hour shifts. Add to that commuting time of about one hour each way brings my work and commute time to 14 hours and 30 miles daily. However I would look at commuting time as quality time. Anyway thanks again for you video! Elvis Oost

Thank you so much for a very informative video. I hope to start commuting soon! 🚲😎

if you live too far away, you could also consider buying an e-bike. You will be faster and will get a workout as well. And, despite the higher cost of an e-bike, it’s still cheaper than commuting by car or by train.

too late for the book , but what a great idea start doing it one day a week! that is how I will start this week . Friday We do take out so i dont have to bring my lunch kit . Great !!

I am impressed to with commitment to edit and produce so much quantity and quality. The hard work has really paid off!!! Have you moved house or just redecorated?

Thanks for sharing this Katie. I keep trying to inspire people to commute more, and you inspire me to keep doing it for sure!

I currently cycle 20 mile round trip every day to work on a Trek ebike and I love it. I use Ortlieb pannier bags which are great. I do however have to be careful on the A road. Another great video Katie and thanks for sharing 👍🏿👍🏿

I commuted by bike daily for 4 years. These are some great tips!

My goodness. You are charming. Happy to find your channel. Can't wait to feel great and get in shape while helping the environment. Cheers and have a beautiful day from the US

works great in my shop and on road trips in my RV

Hello Kati, I am from Germany and i watch your videos regularly. I think your transformation to your current lifestyle is awesome, I stopped eating meat in November 2019 and was able to determine the positive effects on my health and athletic performance three months later. keep it up with your natural way, i like your videos very much. stay healthy and always strong legs. best regards from germany, Marcus

Since you started it, I’d love to see how you dress for wet winter commute. Because I need suggestions for shoes covers and hand gloves 😀.

There is one downside to commuting and that's turning up all sweaty and not being able to shower and change apart from that there aren't any others...Great channel BTW

I commute 3 days a week for work not quite as far as you did, but still 7 miles each way. There's a 9% hill just before home that I had to get off an walk up (old road bike with 52 28) when I first started. Now I can just sprint up it no problem. Took maybe a month of commuting by bike to be able to just cycle up the hill without any trouble.

Wow I do drive to work but I cycle every day very exciting watching your travels