We\u2019re putting together a feature on\u00a0road.cc\u00a0about cycle commuting, and we\u2019d really like your help.<\/p>\n
We have\u00a0road.cc Commuting Week 2025\u00a0coming up,\u00a0and one area we\u2019re looking at is this:<\/p>\n
Cycle commuting myths debunked: how to convince your cyclephobic friend to make the switch.<\/p>\n
We had a lot of valuable responses earlier in the year when we asked for your help on what to do if your bike is stolen<\/a>\u00a0and how to store your bike indoors<\/a>\u00a0(thank you so much), so we\u2019re doing the same again here. After all, you can\u2019t beat personal experience. As you can imagine, there are a lot of experienced cycle commuters here at road.cc HQ, but we\u2019re interested in what you do, with the aim of passing on useful info\u00a0to others.<\/p>\n Okay, so what are we asking this time?<\/p>\n A common scenario is that you\u2019ll hear people say, \u201cI\u2019d like to cycle to work every day but\u2026\u201d And then they\u2019ll tell you why they don\u2019t think it\u2019s a good idea.<\/p>\n Those reasons might be, for example:<\/p>\n I\u2019ll get rained on all the time. You know the sort of thing. People have these ideas in their heads, so they never try cycle commuting even when, in fact, it would be the most suitable option with many benefits.<\/p>\n For example, if you ride a bike to work, do you get rained on all the time? Do you spend your life in a semi-aquatic state? Or do you, in fact, check the weather forecast, buy a decent waterproof, and cope absolutely fine?<\/p>\n In short, we\u2019re interested in your tips for making cycle commuting a pleasant experience. What has worked? What hasn\u2019t? We’re talking about cycle commutes of all types and distances, by the way.<\/p>\n
\nI\u2019ll be sweaty all day.
\nUrban traffic is too dangerous.
\nThere\u2019s nowhere to store my bike safely.
\nI’m not fit enough.
\nIt\u2019s too difficult to carry the stuff I need for work.
\nA bike will be expensive.
\nI don\u2019t have the time.<\/p>\n