What You Miss When You Don't Cycle to Work

What You Miss When You Don't Cycle to Work

Most people think cycling to work is just about getting from A to B. But after talking to hundreds of bike commuters, we've realised there's a lot more to it.

Here are the five biggest things you're missing when you stick to the Tube or bus.

 

1. A Predictable Commute

Tube delays, signal failures, weekend engineering works. Cyclists just don't deal with this stuff. Your bike doesn't get cancelled or run late.

The average cycling commute varies by about 3-5 minutes day to day. Public transport can differ by 30 minutes between good and bad days.

 

2. Morning Energy That Actually Works

Light exercise in the morning gets your blood flowing and wakes up your brain. Cycling commuters consistently report feeling more alert when they arrive at work.

It's like getting your coffee fix and gym session in one journey.

 

3. Exercise Without the Gym Membership

The average cycling commute burns 300-500 calories each way. That's a proper workout just by showing up to your job.

Over a year, regular cycling commuters lose weight, improve cardiovascular health, and build leg strength. No extra time commitment or gym fees required.

 

4. Serious Cost Savings

Annual Tube travel in London averages £1,500-2,000 per person. Cycling costs basically nothing once you have a bike.

Even factoring in maintenance and gear, most cyclists save over £1,000 per year. That's a decent holiday right there.

 

5. Total Flexibility

Cyclists can change routes, stop for coffee, take detours through parks, or pop to shops on the way home. You're not locked into fixed routes or timetables.

This flexibility becomes second nature, but it's something other commuters rarely experience.

 

The Bottom Line

The biggest barriers are usually practical ones - sweating, carrying stuff, helmet storage. Many of these have simple solutions like slower pace and pannier bags.

The helmet hassle is real though. Lugging a bulky helmet around all day puts many people off cycling to work. That's exactly why we created our folding helmet - it reduces to half its size so you can slip it in your bag when you arrive.

No more helmet sitting on your desk all day or awkwardly carrying it to meetings.

If you've been thinking about cycling to work, maybe start with one day a week. Most people are surprised by how much they enjoy it.

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