{"id":16131,"date":"2022-05-01T05:08:45","date_gmt":"2022-05-01T12:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=16131"},"modified":"2022-05-03T20:09:47","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T03:09:47","slug":"10-tips-bike-commuting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/10-tips-bike-commuting\/","title":{"rendered":"The 11 Most Important Things I\u2019ve Learned about Bike Commuting"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bike commuting<\/strong> is a great way to keep fit year round . But to succeed you have to be super organized and have a great game plan. Here are the 11 most important things I have learned about bike commuting after decades of experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tip #1 for Bike Commuting: Route Planning<\/h2>\n

Work out a safe route<\/strong> before you start. This can take a while, because many paths don\u2019t show up on maps. It\u2019s well worth while spending a lot of time on this. It helps if you start by getting a detailed bike route map<\/strong>, as this is a great starting point. But don’t follow it blindly – sometimes there are parts of the route where a parallel road or path is quieter, or less steep. Take the time to try some different options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Also, try to speak to other cyclists <\/strong>who have experience of cycling in the area. They are likely to have some great advice on the safest routes. All of this will help you to figure out the best possible route. Next, memorize it. That will make your first day of bike commuting much easier.<\/p>\n

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