{"id":24647,"date":"2022-04-24T05:08:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-24T12:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=24647"},"modified":"2022-04-25T19:15:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T02:15:00","slug":"7-tips-for-new-bike-commuters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-tips-for-new-bike-commuters\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Helpful Tips for New Bike Commuters &#8211; Don&#8217;t Start Bike Commuting Until You Read This!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever thought about ditching your car and riding a bike to work &#8230; and then thought, &#8220;I don&#8217;t think I can do that&#8221;? Yes, you can! In this post, we have 7 tips for new bike commuters. We hope these will encourage you to start commuting on your bike &#8211; and make it much easier for you, too<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23725\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23725\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bGzuPf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23725\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/people-bikes-key-downtown-business-growth\/hub-cycling-04\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Hub-cycling-04.jpg?fit=750%2C306&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,306\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hub cycling 04\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Riding a bike to work will keep you healthy, and also cut down on your carbon footprint&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Hub-cycling-04.jpg?fit=300%2C122&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Hub-cycling-04.jpg?fit=750%2C306&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-23725 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Hub-cycling-04.jpg\" alt=\"7 Tips for New Bike Commuters. Riding a bike to work will keep you healthy, and also cut down on your carbon footprint. In this post, we have 7 tips for new bike commuters\" width=\"750\" height=\"306\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23725\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23725\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/people-bikes-key-downtown-business-growth\/hub-cycling-04\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Hub-cycling-04.jpg?fit=750%2C306&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,306\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Hub cycling 04\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Riding a bike to work will keep you healthy, and also cut down on your carbon footprint&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Hub-cycling-04.jpg?fit=300%2C122&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Hub-cycling-04.jpg?fit=750%2C306&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-23725 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Hub-cycling-04.jpg?resize=750%2C306&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"7 Tips for New Bike Commuters. Riding a bike to work will keep you healthy, and also cut down on your carbon footprint. In this post, we have 7 tips for new bike commuters\" width=\"750\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Hub-cycling-04.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Hub-cycling-04.jpg?resize=300%2C122&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Hub-cycling-04.jpg?resize=150%2C61&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Hub-cycling-04.jpg?resize=250%2C102&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Hub-cycling-04.jpg?resize=320%2C131&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Riding a bike to work will keep you healthy, and also cut down on your carbon footprint. In this post, we have 7 tips for new bike commuters. Photo from <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.ca\/\">HUB Cycling<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Tip 1: Practice Makes Perfect<\/h2>\n<p>If you aren\u2019t familiar with riding a bike, the best thing you can do is practice. After all, practice makes perfect. Good places to practice riding your bike are your driveway, sidewalks, parks, or an empty parking lot. Remember to practice your hand signals, as well as proper stopping techniques.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/beginner-cyclist-training-1\/\">Average Joe Cyclist&#8217;s Beginner Cyclist Training Plan, Phase 1<\/a><\/h4>\n<h2>Tip 2: Plan Your Route, Making Sure to Use Routes with Less Traffic<\/h2>\n<p>The last thing you want when your start cycling to work is to be in heavy vehicle traffic that makes you feel unsafe. Use a free cycling app such as Strava to find recommended biking routes in your area that have less traffic. The Strava app can be used to find routes that are most often used by cyclists. Here is a <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/why-cyclists-should-use-strava\/\">post on how to use Strava<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24651\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24651\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/benefits-separated-bike-lanes\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"24651\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-tips-for-new-bike-commuters\/separated-bike-routes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Separated-bike-routes.jpg?fit=750%2C358&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,358\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Separated bike routes\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Use a free cycling app such as Strava to find recommended biking routes in your area that have less traffic. Separated bike routes are ideal. Read more about the benefits of separated bike lanes here&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Separated-bike-routes.jpg?fit=300%2C143&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Separated-bike-routes.jpg?fit=750%2C358&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-24651 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Separated-bike-routes.jpg\" alt=\"7 Tips for New Bike Commuters. Use a free cycling app such as Strava to find recommended biking routes in your area that have less traffic. Separated bike routes are ideal. Read more about the benefits of separated bike lanes here\" width=\"750\" height=\"358\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24651\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"24651\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-tips-for-new-bike-commuters\/separated-bike-routes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Separated-bike-routes.jpg?fit=750%2C358&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,358\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Separated bike routes\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Use a free cycling app such as Strava to find recommended biking routes in your area that have less traffic. Separated bike routes are ideal. Read more about the benefits of separated bike lanes here&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Separated-bike-routes.jpg?fit=300%2C143&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Separated-bike-routes.jpg?fit=750%2C358&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-24651 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Separated-bike-routes.jpg?resize=750%2C358&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"7 Tips for New Bike Commuters. Use a free cycling app such as Strava to find recommended biking routes in your area that have less traffic. Separated bike routes are ideal. Read more about the benefits of separated bike lanes here\" width=\"750\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Separated-bike-routes.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Separated-bike-routes.jpg?resize=300%2C143&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Separated-bike-routes.jpg?resize=150%2C72&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Separated-bike-routes.jpg?resize=250%2C119&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Separated-bike-routes.jpg?resize=320%2C153&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Use a free cycling app such as Strava to find recommended biking routes in your area that have less traffic. Separated bike routes are ideal. Read more about the benefits of <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/benefits-separated-bike-lanes\/\">separated bike lanes here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-bike-commuting-mistakes\/\">The 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When They Try to Start Bike Commuting<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2>Tip 3: Get the Right Equipment to Carry Your Belongings<\/h2>\n<p>Using a backpack to carry your belongings can result in a sweaty or sore back. Instead, let your bike carry your bag, so you arrive at work in good shape. The best plan is usually to get a good pannier (read about the best 7 panniers <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-waterproof-bike-panniers\/\">here<\/a>). Or, if you travel light, you may even be able to get away with just a <a href=\"https:\/\/best10anything.com\/best-bike-saddle-bags\/\">tidy little saddle bag<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-waterproof-bike-panniers\/\">7 of the Best Waterproof Bike Panniers<\/a><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22302\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22302\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2uxOBMB\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"22302\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=22302\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-anniversary-flowers-on-bike-Ortlieb-pannier-photo-by-Frances-Vernon-on-Twitter-750.jpg?fit=750%2C696&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,696\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Upload &#8211; anniversary flowers on bike Ortlieb pannier photo by Frances Vernon on Twitter 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Frances Vernon loves his Ortlieb panniers. In this photo, he records how he used them to bring home flowers to his partner on their anniversary &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-anniversary-flowers-on-bike-Ortlieb-pannier-photo-by-Frances-Vernon-on-Twitter-750.jpg?fit=300%2C278&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-anniversary-flowers-on-bike-Ortlieb-pannier-photo-by-Frances-Vernon-on-Twitter-750.jpg?fit=750%2C696&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-22302 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-anniversary-flowers-on-bike-Ortlieb-pannier-photo-by-Frances-Vernon-on-Twitter-750.jpg\" alt=\"7 Tips for New Bike Commuters. Frances Vernon loves his Ortlieb panniers. In this photo, he records how he used them to bring home flowers to his partner on their anniversary. With the right pannier, you can transport most things!\" width=\"750\" height=\"696\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"22302\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=22302\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-anniversary-flowers-on-bike-Ortlieb-pannier-photo-by-Frances-Vernon-on-Twitter-750.jpg?fit=750%2C696&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,696\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Upload &#8211; anniversary flowers on bike Ortlieb pannier photo by Frances Vernon on Twitter 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Frances Vernon loves his Ortlieb panniers. In this photo, he records how he used them to bring home flowers to his partner on their anniversary &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-anniversary-flowers-on-bike-Ortlieb-pannier-photo-by-Frances-Vernon-on-Twitter-750.jpg?fit=300%2C278&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-anniversary-flowers-on-bike-Ortlieb-pannier-photo-by-Frances-Vernon-on-Twitter-750.jpg?fit=750%2C696&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-22302 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-anniversary-flowers-on-bike-Ortlieb-pannier-photo-by-Frances-Vernon-on-Twitter-750.jpg?resize=750%2C696&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"7 Tips for New Bike Commuters. Frances Vernon loves his Ortlieb panniers. In this photo, he records how he used them to bring home flowers to his partner on their anniversary. With the right pannier, you can transport most things!\" width=\"750\" height=\"696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-anniversary-flowers-on-bike-Ortlieb-pannier-photo-by-Frances-Vernon-on-Twitter-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-anniversary-flowers-on-bike-Ortlieb-pannier-photo-by-Frances-Vernon-on-Twitter-750.jpg?resize=300%2C278&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-anniversary-flowers-on-bike-Ortlieb-pannier-photo-by-Frances-Vernon-on-Twitter-750.jpg?resize=250%2C232&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Upload-anniversary-flowers-on-bike-Ortlieb-pannier-photo-by-Frances-Vernon-on-Twitter-750.jpg?resize=320%2C297&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Frances Vernon loves his <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2uxOBMB\">Ortlieb panniers<\/a>. In this photo, he records how he used them to bring home flowers to his partner on their anniversary. With the right pannier, you can transport most things!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Tip 4: Wear Suitable Clothing<\/h2>\n<p>When commuting with a bike, you should be wearing <strong>breathable<\/strong> clothing that won\u2019t leave you drenched in sweat. If you have a uniform or dress clothes that you have to wear at work, pack them in a suitable pannier and wear specialized cycling clothes to prevent overheating while cycling. You can find quick links to all of our best posts on cycling clothing <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/cycling-gear-best-posts\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20366\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20366\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/MLOg3080OQ6\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"20366\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=20366\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg?fit=750%2C141&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,141\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"7 of the best waterproof cycling jackets in a row 750(2)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Read about 7 of the best waterproof cycling jackets here&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg?fit=300%2C56&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg?fit=750%2C141&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-20366 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg\" alt=\"Read about 7 of the best waterproof cycling jackets here\" width=\"750\" height=\"141\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20366\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"20366\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=20366\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg?fit=750%2C141&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,141\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"7 of the best waterproof cycling jackets in a row 750(2)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Read about 7 of the best waterproof cycling jackets here&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg?fit=300%2C56&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg?fit=750%2C141&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-20366 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg?resize=750%2C141&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Read about 7 of the best waterproof cycling jackets here\" width=\"750\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg?resize=300%2C56&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg?resize=150%2C28&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg?resize=250%2C47&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-in-a-row-7502.jpg?resize=320%2C60&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Read about 7 of the best waterproof <a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/MLOg3080OQ6\">cycling jackets here<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-waterproof-cycling-gear\/\">Best Waterproof Cycling Gear for Men and Women<\/a><\/h4>\n<h2>Tip 5. Make Sure Your Bike is Good to Go<\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-set-up-your-commuter-bike\/\">How to Set Up Your Bike as a Commuter Bike<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Before you head out with your bike, be sure to do an <a href=\"http:\/\/bikeleague.org\/content\/basic-bike-check\">\u201cABC\u201d check<\/a> to make sure your bike is ready:<\/p>\n<p><strong>A.<\/strong> Check the air in your tires<\/p>\n<p><strong>B.<\/strong> Make sure your brakes are working well. Use both levers on your bike handles to make sure they both work smoothly and efficiently.<\/p>\n<p><strong>C.<\/strong> Make sure your chain is working functionally and has no dirt or debris caught in it. You should also lubricate it regularly to keep your bike working well. And of course, keep it clean \u2013 we suggest using the easy hack for keeping your chain clean and lubed that we described <a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/kLob30adeFg\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-keep-bike-chain-clean-lubed\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9821\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-maintenance-basics\/bike-chain-clean\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/bike-chain-clean.jpeg?fit=400%2C275&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"400,275\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bike maintenance &#8211; how to keep your bike chain clean\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Bike maintenance &#8211; how to keep your bike chain clean&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/bike-chain-clean.jpeg?fit=300%2C206&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/bike-chain-clean.jpeg?fit=400%2C275&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9821 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/bike-chain-clean.jpeg\" alt=\"7 Tips for New Bike Commuters. Bike maintenance - how to keep your bike chain clean\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9821\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-maintenance-basics\/bike-chain-clean\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/bike-chain-clean.jpeg?fit=400%2C275&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"400,275\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bike maintenance &#8211; how to keep your bike chain clean\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Bike maintenance &#8211; how to keep your bike chain clean&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/bike-chain-clean.jpeg?fit=300%2C206&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/bike-chain-clean.jpeg?fit=400%2C275&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9821 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/bike-chain-clean.jpeg?resize=400%2C275&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"7 Tips for New Bike Commuters. Bike maintenance - how to keep your bike chain clean\" width=\"400\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/bike-chain-clean.jpeg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/bike-chain-clean.jpeg?resize=300%2C206&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-keep-bike-chain-clean-lubed\/\">How to Keep Your Bike Chain Clean<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/9-tips-for-women-bike-commuters\/\">How to Become a Bike Commuter \u2013 9 Tips to Plan for Success for Women Bike Commuters<\/a><\/h4>\n<h2>Tip 6: Pay Attention to the Rules of the Road<\/h2>\n<p>Make sure that you follow the rules of the road. This includes paying attention to traffic lights and stop signs \u2013 except in situations where doing so would endanger you and others. Almost all roads are designed for cars, not bikes, so riding safely requires both attention to rules and applying a lot of common sense. For example, stopping at a stop sign on a huge uphill at dawn when there are no cars for miles around, and then being unable to pull off again, would be just plain unwise. On the other hand, running a red light in busy traffic is also unwise.<\/p>\n<p>In many cities there are organizations that offer courses in how to ride in traffic. It is well worth spending a day doing one of these courses \u2013 you are sure to learn skills that make you more competent and confident in traffic. Even people who have ridden bikes for years often say that they learned something new at these courses.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38215\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38215\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"38215\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-tips-bike-commuter\/bike-commuters-at-stadium-twilight\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bike-commuters-at-Stadium-twilight.jpg?fit=750%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bike commuters at Stadium twilight\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Becoming a bike commuter was one of the great achievements of my life. I can&#8217;t tell you how much pride it gave me &#8211; as well as fun, stress relief, and fitness. If you haven&#8217;t started yet &#8211; believe me, it is possible!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bike-commuters-at-Stadium-twilight.jpg?fit=300%2C273&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bike-commuters-at-Stadium-twilight.jpg?fit=750%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38215 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bike-commuters-at-Stadium-twilight.jpg\" alt=\"Becoming a bike commuter was one of the great achievements of my life. I can't tell you how much pride it gave me - as well as fun, stress relief, and fitness. If you haven't started yet - believe me, it is possible!\" width=\"750\" height=\"683\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38215\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"38215\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-tips-bike-commuter\/bike-commuters-at-stadium-twilight\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bike-commuters-at-Stadium-twilight.jpg?fit=750%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bike commuters at Stadium twilight\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Becoming a bike commuter was one of the great achievements of my life. I can&#8217;t tell you how much pride it gave me &#8211; as well as fun, stress relief, and fitness. If you haven&#8217;t started yet &#8211; believe me, it is possible!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bike-commuters-at-Stadium-twilight.jpg?fit=300%2C273&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bike-commuters-at-Stadium-twilight.jpg?fit=750%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38215 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bike-commuters-at-Stadium-twilight.jpg?resize=750%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Becoming a bike commuter was one of the great achievements of my life. I can't tell you how much pride it gave me - as well as fun, stress relief, and fitness. If you haven't started yet - believe me, it is possible!\" width=\"750\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bike-commuters-at-Stadium-twilight.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bike-commuters-at-Stadium-twilight.jpg?resize=300%2C273&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bike-commuters-at-Stadium-twilight.jpg?resize=250%2C228&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Bike-commuters-at-Stadium-twilight.jpg?resize=320%2C291&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Becoming a bike commuter was one of the great achievements of my life. I can&#8217;t tell you how much pride it gave me &#8211; as well as fun, stress relief, and fitness. If you haven&#8217;t started yet &#8211; believe me, it is possible!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Tip 7: Use Your Hand Signals<\/h2>\n<p>When riding your bike, make sure your <strong>movements are predictable<\/strong>. If other road users can predict what you are about to do, they can plan for your action. This can help to prevent crashes. Also, it shows respect and consideration to other road users, including other cyclists. Make sure you learn the correct hand signals so you can alert others on the road of what you are about to do. This way, you can turn or stop without causing problems.<\/p>\n<p>This short video illustrates the proper way to use hand signals on a bike if you live in a country where people drive on the right:<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"BIKE HAND SIGNALS\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/glLYm7prWo8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Hand signals for cyclists do differ in different countries. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hand_signals\">Wikipedia<\/a> has a good post for the many people who do not happen to live in North America!<\/p>\n<h2>Bottom Line for New Bike Commuters<\/h2>\n<p>Riding a bike to work can be healthy, safe, and fun. We hope these 7 tips help to make your bike commuting adventure as enjoyable as possible! Now get out there and discover the joys of biking to work! And please feel free to share your experiences and comments. We love to hear from you, and the Facebook comments function makes it super easy for you to be heard!<\/p>\n<p>This Guest Post was contributed by Mark Fendelman. Mark is a passionate writer with great interest in anything related to food, sports and health. 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