How to start cycling to work — beat the cost-of-living crisis and feel healthier and happier commuting by bike Everything you could ever want to know about bike commuting with loads of handy tips to start you off cycling
Here, your local bike shop can help you, with staff listening to what you need the bike for and making recommendations accordingly.
And while you will often see people wearing a cycling cap beneath a helmet, especially when it is cold or wet, resist the temptation to wear a helmet on top of something like a bobble hat – not only will it look silly, but you’ll also have little protection and it can also be dangerous in the event of a crash.
Increasingly, and this is perhaps particularly noticeable in London, you’ll see more and more cyclists wearing ‘normal’ clothes – so, no tight-fitting, brightly-coloured jerseys, or figure-hugging Lycra shorts, but rather jeans, trousers, shirts and jackets that are equally suitable for riding to work and for wearing once there.
In time, you could also consider things such as pedals you can clip into, which make your pedalling more efficient, as well as perhaps a bike computer to record your rides .and in particular the rules as they apply to cyclists – even if you drive, it is worth having a refresher, given that many of the rule were revised last year to try and make the streets safer for people on bikes, as well as pedestrians. Be vigilant, though – don’t assume that all the drivers you encounter will have read them.
Many junctions nowadays have ‘bike boxes’ marked with the outline of a bike and which enable you to get ahead of motor vehicles while waiting for the lights to change, but one piece of advice – NEVER be tempted to go up the inside of a bus or lorry waiting in the left hand lane,
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
All 140 Glasgow roads closed today for UCI Cycling World ChampionshipsThe UCI Cycling World Championships have officially kicked off with events concluding on August 13 (Sunday). But which roads and bus routes have been impacted? Here's the full list of road restrictions on August 4, 2023.
Read more »
Widow awarded £1.3m over husband's bin lorry deathWilliam Ronald died in a collision with a council bin lorry while he was cycling.
Read more »
Raging Glasgow motorists 'forced to turn back home' due to cycling road closuresA man who was heading into the city centre for work drove around for half an hour before turning back and going home as closed roads continue to spell trouble for drivers.
Read more »
Glasgow Road Race city centre maps during the UCI Cycling World ChampionshipsRoads are being closed across Glasgow - and other areas across Scotland - due to the UCI Cycling World Championships. Here are the roads closed and maps for the Road Race City Centre Circuit.
Read more »
Glasgow restaurants to celebrate Cycling World Championships as 'kids eat free'Green Gates, The Social, The Corinthian Club, Committee Room 9, Grosvenor Café and Òran Mór are offering discounted food and drinks, family activities and late-night entertainment during the UCI Cycling World Championships.
Read more »
Glasgow artist to showcase unique cycling-themed artwork at city centre exhibitOn display at Glasgow's Box Hub, George's work beautifully conveys the speed, colour, chaos, stress, energy and excitement of a cycle racing stage.
Read more »