{"id":13273,"date":"2023-09-13T11:00:25","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T09:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/cycle-to-work-tips-for-beginners\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:59:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T15:59:19","slug":"cycle-to-work-tips-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/cycle-to-work-tips-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Commute by Bike: Tips for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13273\" class=\"elementor elementor-13273 elementor-12640\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dd20a8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5dd20a8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c3d3a0 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"5c3d3a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_widescreen&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tIndex\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__5c3d3a0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__5c3d3a0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__5c3d3a0\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d40ef8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d40ef8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Are you considering using your bicycle for your daily commute to work? Fantastic! <span style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">Bicycling is not only an eco-friendly choice but also a fun, cost-effective, and healthy way to get around.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">We&#8217;re delighted that you&#8217;re contemplating transitioning to sustainable urban mobility by using a bicycle for your daily commute to work. To help you along the way, <\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-style: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-style ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: var( --e-global-color-4c81131 );\">here are some benefits, tips, and advice for <a href=\"www.ossby.com\/en\/bicycle-as-a-mode-of-transportation-advantages-and-disadvantages\/\">making it your primary mode of transportation to work.<\/a> Take note! <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-395eb7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"395eb7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits of cycling to Work<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a00f077 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a00f077\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Sustainability<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ad54ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ad54ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Bicycles are a sustainable mode of transportation that doesn&#8217;t emit polluting gases or contribute to traffic congestion. Bicycles, in all their forms and colours, create more peaceful cities, produce minimal noise, and have a lower CO\u2082 emission during their manufacturing compared to cars.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b41d28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b41d28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Economic savings<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1539fe1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1539fe1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Leaving your car parked at home or swapping it for a bike leads to reduced costs for petrol, parking, and maintenance. Bicycles are a more affordable investment with minimal maintenance, resulting in significantly lower expenses. According to a study, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lavanguardia.com\/motor\/vehiculos\/bicicletas\/20230105\/8668485\/bici-electrica-ciudad-ahorro-2000-euros.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">using an electric bike in the city can save you up to \u20ac2,000 annually compared to a car.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4646ff9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4646ff9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Physical and mental health<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e794aae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e794aae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Regular pedalling improves cardiovascular health, enhances endurance, and reduces stress. It&#8217;s an excellent way to stay active. A bike ride boosts creativity, reduces stress, and improves sleep quality.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bce537c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bce537c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For more benefits of cycling, check out our other post:<\/p>\n<p>www.ossby.com\/en\/bicycle-as-a-mode-of-transportation-advantages-and-disadvantages\/<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d5a48f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d5a48f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now that we&#8217;ve highlighted the benefits, let&#8217;s move on to some key tips and advice:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4aff9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a4aff9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">8 Key Tips to Start Cycling to Work<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ace7580 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ace7580\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Choose the right type of bike<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd30a55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd30a55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The first thing you should do is find the right bicycle. Visit a bike shop or do some research online to discover a model that suits your needs. Consider factors such as comfort, weight, size, and the type of terrain you&#8217;ll encounter on your commute.<\/p>\n<p>Do you face steep hills on your way to work? In that case, an electric bike like the <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/eshop\/\">Ossby GEO<\/a> might be the best choice. If your route is flatter with gentle slopes, traditional bikes are also an option.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of your choice, especially if you live in a city, we recommend a <b>folding bike<\/b> for easy storage at home. You can find out <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/the-best-folding-electric-bike-what-should-it-have\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what the best folding electric bike should have<\/a> in t<a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/the-best-folding-electric-bike-what-should-it-have\/\">his article<\/a>, but we can tell you that <b>we&#8217;re big fans of the GEO<\/b>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ed33b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9ed33b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ir-al-trabajo-en-bicicleta-ossby-GEO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-12825\" alt=\"Bicicleta para ir al trabajo- Consejos\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ir-al-trabajo-en-bicicleta-ossby-GEO.jpg 900w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ir-al-trabajo-en-bicicleta-ossby-GEO-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ir-al-trabajo-en-bicicleta-ossby-GEO-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ossby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ir-al-trabajo-en-bicicleta-ossby-GEO-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-050ad7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"050ad7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Plan your route<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-692e4d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"692e4d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The first and essential step is to plan your route from home to your workplace. Open Google Maps or use a navigation app like Citymapper (which we frequently use in Madrid), enter your location and destination, and click on &#8216;Directions.&#8217; Among the results, you&#8217;ll find options for walking, driving, taking public transport, and cycling. Choose the cycling option to explore different routes to your workplace.<\/p>\n<p>Typically, the app will prioritize routes with bike lanes or c<a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/where-to-bikes-in-the-city-should-circulate\/\">ycling-friendly paths.<\/a> The less you interact with regular roads (especially those with heavy traffic), the better. Select one of the options provided by the app, considering safety, speed, and comfort.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e6b4f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e6b4f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Safety: Don't Forget Mandatory Accessories and Items<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09a7874 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09a7874\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Front and rear lights and a bell are mandatory in countries like Spain (check your local laws).<\/strong> Don&#8217;t forget to wear a helmet; it&#8217;s highly recommended and should be used from day one, ensuring your safety and that of those around you. You might also find other accessories beneficial for your commute, such as <strong>glasses<\/strong> to shield against insects or glare, a <strong>cover to protect your bike when you leave it on the street<\/strong>, <strong>or special cycling gloves.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you go to work by bike we are sure that you will need a backpack, look for one that can be attached to your bike in the saddlebags or in the system that the bike itself has. <strong>We recommend a backpack that has reflective stripes<\/strong> and that is wide enough to be able to put your laptop or notebooks, a bottle of water and your essentials for a working day.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b78c335 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b78c335\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Test or try a Day Without Time Pressure and in Light Traffic<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b5deae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b5deae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is one of the best recommendations we can offer. Before commuting to work on your bike for the first time, <b>try a test ride at a different time when you have a free-day<\/b> to analyse your route with peace of mind. If possible, choose a day with lighter traffic, for example, a Sunday, to keep your experience relaxed. This way, you can determine the exact time it takes, your physical capability to arrive without complications, and the route&#8217;s comfort. You might also identify other needs, such as a water bottle holder or suitable cycling shoes. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6913b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b6913b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Know the Traffic Rules &amp; Laws<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efc9110 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"efc9110\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is a crucial aspect when using a bicycle for your daily commute. Always follow the traffic rules and <b>avoid riding on unsuitable paths like sidewalks.<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>For more details on this point, you can read our article (for riders in Spain)<\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"F8vBWd11Pg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/where-to-bikes-in-the-city-should-circulate\/\">Where should bicycles circulate in the city (in Spain)?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Where should bicycles circulate in the city (in Spain)?&#8221; &#8212; Ossby\" src=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/where-to-bikes-in-the-city-should-circulate\/embed\/#?secret=CjxMXdmppE#?secret=F8vBWd11Pg\" data-secret=\"F8vBWd11Pg\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Remember that you&#8217;re using another vehicle, and both your safety and that of pedestrians are crucial. Therefore, you shouldn&#8217;t wear headphones or use your phone while cycling, as these distractions could lead to avoidable accidents.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69cee4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"69cee4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Don't worry about sweating\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a005836 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a005836\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is one of the main reasons people are hesitant to cycle to work. However, there are numerous ways to avoid arriving at your workplace all sweaty. First, <b>wear breathable and comfortable clothing.<\/b> In addition, carry a spare t-shirt, a small towel, and a small deodorant in your backpack. Another tip is not to wear the backpack on your back but use a specialized bag that attaches to the bike frame, a basket, or some type of pannier.<\/p>\n<p>If you have to <strong>cycle long distances in warmer climates, you can always consider an <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/eshop\/\">electric bike.<\/a><\/strong> The pedal-assist motor with which they are equipped makes your commute much easier, eliminating concerns about sweating. Check out our post titled <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/best-electric-urban-folding-bikes\/\">&#8216;Best Folding Electric Urban Bikes&#8217;<\/a> if you&#8217;re thinking about switching to an e-bike.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7baaa2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7baaa2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7. Find a Parking Place or Somewhere to Leave Your Bike<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c8f3db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c8f3db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If the building where you work has a <b>special parking lot for bicycles or a closed room <\/b>where you can have it during your working day, great! Bravo for your company, for betting on more sustainable mobility. Otherwise, remember that you must <strong>tie it with a suitable padlock<\/strong> (you can also use several to anchor different areas of it) in a place where it does not hinder the circulation of pedestrians (including those with reduced mobility).<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it&#8217;s worth recommending a <a href=\"https:\/\/ossby.com\/en\/the-best-folding-electric-bike-what-should-it-have\/\">folding bike<\/a>. No matter how small your office or workplace is, you can likely leave it next to a desk or furniture.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a741d5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a741d5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">8. Learn a Bit About Bicycles<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d34a49f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d34a49f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Understanding the basics of your bike is essential. Check the user manual and recommendations. Learn how to make minor adjustments, like putting the chain back in place if it comes off, and how to keep it in good condition. This knowledge will help you resolve issues quickly if needed.<\/p>\n<p>At any time, all <em>bike lovers<\/em> might encounter a flat tire, a minor malfunction, or other issues. So, in case you need assistance at some point, l<strong>ook up the closest bike shops along your commute route<\/strong> Always keep this list handy because you might need it one day.<\/p>\n<p>However, you can also <strong>search for tutorials on some essentials, such as what to do if the chain comes off<\/strong>, how to change a tire, or how to inflate it using a small pump. You can never know too much!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d17e742 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d17e742\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now that you&#8217;re familiar with these essential tips for cycling to work, what&#8217;s left for you to do? Well<b> , get down to work and give it a try<\/b>. Both your health (physical, mental, and financial) and the environment will thank you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We offer you 8 helpful tips for using your bike to get to work without making the most common mistakes of an amateur. 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