Cycle to work

Cycling to work is a good way of getting exercise without taking time out of your day. In fact a lot of people can save time cycling to work.

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Porsche Luv M logged 22.00 km of Cycling on 29 Apr
so I will be doing a total of about 44km for teh day :-)

Cape Town, ZA • 7:21 GMT, 30 Apr 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Ciarán D anyone know how to fix spokes

Dublin, IE • 4:15 GMT, 16 Apr 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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I always take my wheels to a good bike shop. They are worth it in my mind

J B • 9:26 GMT, 7 May 2013 • Encourage

Joe C Back on the bike after a long time off this morning. Loved it Why did I stop?! Maybe it was the six months of winter.

London, GB • 11:34 GMT, 16 Apr 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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@willr Nope, got the bottom bracket fixed properly! Rides very smoothly now.

Joe C • 9:46 GMT, 9 May 2013 • Encourage

Great stuff. Is the blue dynamo heading to brighton next weekend?

Will R • 3:55 GMT, 9 May 2013 • Encourage

No, sadly I'm away at a wedding next weekend. Next time maybe!

Joe C • 3:57 GMT, 9 May 2013 • Encourage

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Luke T Cycling 400kms in one day anyone?? Cycle 400kms in ONE SINGLE DAY

London, GB • 6:17 GMT, 12 Apr 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Nathalie K answered the question Cycling code???

I wish cyclers had a unspoken code. Some think they rule the world, specially some of the speed bikers.....

Hoofddorp, NL • 7:27 GMT, 8 Apr 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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John E answered the question Cycling code???

Should overtake all road users on the right. When I undertake I make sure that the person ahead knows Im about to do so. For oncoming - Keep to your left of oncoming traffic, i.e. just like the roads. This time...

London, GB • 4:19 GMT, 28 Mar 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Squishy P This is the only way I go.... better parking, less drive time, healthy.

Hood River, US • 9:39 GMT, 24 Mar 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Inari J answered the question Cycling code???

Thanks everyone for the great answers, I feel a lot more clued up now - didn't have any problems and are getting to know most the people on my route. I also got a bell and have been enjoying cycling to and from work...

1:29 GMT, 18 Mar 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Tony M answered the question Cycling code???

always keep to your left

South Shields, GB • 10:13 GMT, 17 Mar 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Emma P answered the question Thermal Base Layers

Endura do some fantastic Marino wool base layers that are not all that expensive. They also last really well and wash and dry quickly.

9:13 GMT, 16 Mar 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Brian C answered the question Cycling code???

As a cyclist myself, i see this all the time too. i try to stick to the laws of the road. if you drive on the left, id stick to that. if you drive on the right , then stick to that. if they dont move, then i make the...

Southend-on-Sea, GB • 10:44 GMT, 16 Mar 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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David A answered the question What SPDs do I need

SPD is the Shimano trademark name for their particular system of cleats (it stands for Shiman Pedalling Dynamics). Cleats are any system which links the sole of the shoe to the pedal by a locking catch. I've used ...

Greater London, GB • 9:10 GMT, 15 Mar 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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David A answered the question Cycling code???

On canal towpaths in Britain there is not really any rule about which side you should cycle, but I tend to try to pass cyclists coming the opposite way on the left (as on the road) and pedestrains on the water side ...

Greater London, GB • 8:01 GMT, 15 Mar 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Jack W answered the question Cycling code???

I was a cycle courier for a while and everyone hated us on the road. The best rules for your safety and others is be seen and give space, always overtake on the outside whether its a car or cyclist and give the other...

12:19 GMT, 15 Mar 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Tony G answered the question Cycling code???

Pretty much depends upon the laws in your country too ... In the U.K for example you should Not be on a footpath and Should be on the road going the correct direction in the correct lane. On a cycle path you should b...

Downham Market, GB • 2:45 GMT, 14 Mar 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Inari J asked Cycling code???

I'm fairly new to this and have been cycling to and form work for a couple of days, with oncoming cyclists and runners along the way. Some move to the right and other to the left to pass, is there a unspoken code to keep left pass right or vice ve...

8:23 GMT, 13 Mar 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Inari J replied to the topic New to the Cycle to work Tribe? Start here!

First day of cycling to work ( 4.7 km each direction) and had a chilling headwind as well as snow. Absolutely loved it. Will be cycling 5 days a week. = )

3:26 GMT, 12 Mar 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Tony M answered the question What SPDs do I need

spds are just a name for your bike shoe which clips into your pedal and the type of shoe you need is oftern dictated by the bike you ride ,ie road or mountian so buy the best you can afford and by all means pop to yo...

South Shields, GB • 2:16 GMT, 28 Feb 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Steve R logged 6.00 km of Cycling in 0:19:00 on 25 Feb
Cycle into work this morning without gloves - just about getting feeling back in my thumbs

Godalming, GB • 9:35 GMT, 25 Feb 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Mandy S I am setting myself a cycle to work challenge this year - but need to get fit first as it's over 20 miles each way!

5:05 GMT, 24 Feb 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Steve R logged 6.00 km of Cycling in 0:20:00 on 18 Feb
Cycle into work this morning - chilly when you forget your gloves!

Godalming, GB • 8:51 GMT, 18 Feb 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Paul C replied to the topic I did it!

Good on you for this! You will find as you continue that your journey time will get shorter and shorter as you get fitter and more endurance. My work comute is 5 miles in a morning and its 15 mins now. When I started ages ago it was almost 40 min...

6:26 GMT, 16 Feb 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Steve R logged 6.00 km of Cycling in 0:20:00 on 12 Feb
Cycle back to the station tonight. Brrrr, chilly!

Godalming, GB • 8:47 GMT, 12 Feb 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Steve R logged 6.00 km of Cycling in 0:20:00 on 12 Feb
Cycle to work this cold morning - been a while - but after 12k minimalist shoe running yesterday, it was good to stretch the legs out!

Godalming, GB • 10:34 GMT, 12 Feb 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Chris P cycled t work today arse soaked

Manchester, GB • 7:36 GMT, 9 Feb 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Paul C replied to the topic Incidents on the road. To rant or not to rant?

I have ranted. Its a bit of a waste of time - you're right the best way to make our raods safer is to see more cyclists on them and then drivers take a bit more notice (I'm a car driver too - most cyclists are). I've had two accidents in my 12 yea...

9:03 GMT, 8 Feb 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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Paul C replied to the topic 3 reasons why I am loving cycling to work:

I would agree with this, especially the feeling the cold warmth bit - friends of mine who are car drivers exclusively (I am one too sometimes at the weekends) say that's the one thing that puts them off about cycling to work - they're like little...

8:10 GMT, 8 Feb 2013 • In the Cycle to work Tribe

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