I started cycling to work about five years ago. At first it was a five mile journey each way and I was pretty unfit but as time progressed I improved and thoroughly enjoyed it. Just over a month ago I moved to the outskirts of London (Essex) which meant my cycle route would increase from five miles to 15 miles each way making it a total of 30 miles per day! I didn't want to give up cycling to work every day ...

I currently live 1.8miles from work although my longest commute has been 33miles; I enjoy it so much. I'm about to move jobs which rules out cycle commuting for a bit but I'm already chomping at the bit to start again :-) HLaB ...

Spread the news I'm on my way, (woopah, oh, yeah, yeah) All my blues have blown away, (woopah, oh, yeah, yeah) I'm bringing you love so true 'cuz that's what I owe to you Cycling back to happiness I shared with you (Yay, yay, yay, yay ba dum be do) Karl   Photo credit: Iris ...

I decided to start cycle commuting in London after the worry about how to get in during the Olympics. I bought a hybrid and very quickly found it a great way to commute. I started off once a week, then twice and since then I commute by bike, on average 2-3 times a week. More in the summer and less in the winter. I don't beat myself up if I don't for a week or two as the weather is bad or I'm not feeling gre ...

Started almost 3 years ago now - did one journey in to work through necessity and was hooked Journey is 15 miles each way - average 3 days per week on the bike Have saved a load of money car wise (though spent it all on bikes and related stuff!) Lost 2 stone Gained 3 or 4 new friends What's not to like! MartinS ...

Since taking up cycle commuting over eight years ago I have increased my riding to 4-5 days per week and from 8 miles a day to more than 16. It helps to be on mainly rural roads, but they can still suffer from a lot of traffic at busy times. My car use has dropped to less than 3,000 miles a year and as a father of 3 this is the only time I can find to get some decent exercise in. It's great fun, refreshing, ...

In most big cities in the UK the Brompton is a very common sight indeed.  For many people these plucky little bikes perfectly personify the ultimate achievement in cycle to work technology.  We've never owned a Brompton, or perhaps 'not yet' have we owned a Brompton, so we've drafted in someone who really knows what they're talking about.  The photos and words on this bike to work recommendation were kindly ...

Cycle-cruising the Danube. Words and photos by Chris Bish. When I first set off for the 'continent' on two self-propelled wheels, it was on a single-speed bike laden with camping gear and with a minimal amount of money. Nearly 50 years on, I, like many have discovered the joys of load-free cycling as companies take your gear from place to place ahead of you and leave the rider unencumbered. The ultimate has ...

I've started cycling to work three years ago and haven't stopped ever since! I remember the very first day, when it took 50mins to get to work (only 8 miles!!), it was a real pain, loads of sweat and was exhausted by the time I've reached the office! My backside was hurting for days, but I was reluctant to quit and needed to save on Oyster fare, so kept on cycling. Pain had gone after 2 weeks and after 3-4 ...

Cycling to work? Considering bike commuting? Confused by the Cycle to Work Scheme? Taking your bike to work is cheaper than taking your car, more convenient than public transport and faster than walking. Cycling is extremely good for your health; cycling just a few miles to work every day (or even once a week) will improve your well-being, reduce your risk of serious illness and will likely help you lose we ...