I cycled to work for the past year in the city of Toronto. Mostly for health and fitness, while also saving some money by cycling. I’ve learned a lot, had fun, went through some rough roads, but all in all I’ve really enjoyed being on two wheels to commute. It definitely beats taking the TTC (public transit in Toronto)! I hope this helps to motivate others to start cycling to work.
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Intro 0:00
Chapter 1 – Fitter, stronger, but always sweaty 0:19
Chapter 2 – The unexpected training boost 1:04
Chapter 3 – Road rage vs zen 1:34
Chapter 4 – Hunger games – Bike commuter edition 2:16
Chapter 5 – Skills and thrills 2:40
Chapter 6 – Savings and safety – a surprising bonus! 3:03
Chapter 7 – Winter cycling and the inevitable switch 4:41
My final thoughts after a year of cycling to work 5:45
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28 Comments
Have you tried cycling to work? What’s been your commute like and have you noticed any changes?
I love your spirit and energy! Everything you say is accurate!
Cycling to work is great for your health, no point using public transport thats just lazyness.
I've been cycling to work every day for around 5 years.
Normally I use my road bike, but on rainy days I use my gravel 😉 no need to stay at home because it rains.
I commute to work with bike 17km one way and we get a good deal of snow here so basically for winter I have mountain bike and a fatbike that I commute with and when there is not so much snow I'll ride my gravel bike. All the bikes have studded tires for the winter season as it gets quite icy here in southern Finland. I've managed to keep the bikes in good condition by washing or at least rinsing them with water quite often in winter season
I have cycled to work for years and i have had to make changes in the last few years. I have started bodybuilding so i only ride on the days where i know i have a rest day as I end up going all out and have no reserve. I definitely feel you about the road rage. nearly dying first thing in the morning due to some bonehead making a selfish decision. I also stopped riding when the weather is below 60 as it wasn't good for my lungs and the salt as well was a factor.
Hahahahaha! Bunch of Rachel Zeglers!!!! Been cycling to work from.day 1. 30 years now… I take it easy to work, hardly breaking a sweat, then blast back home.
A first world country content. Why am i here 😂
Thanks for the video. Is the voice out of sync or do I need to restart my computer?
should I cycle to work if it’s 18 kms one way and I am a plumber in the construction or I will die?😂
Been doing it for two years. Sold my truck. Started on a bet. Still haven’t bought a new truck 😂
I commute to work, 20km total on my mountain bike. The best part about the commute is half of the way is through a forest/park with lots of bike trails so I get my excersie done, can hit some jumps and "save" money by not taking car/bus. The last six months I've lost about 10kg. I feel fitter and way more energetic. Freaking love biking to the point that the bike commute is part of the decision when I look for other jobs lol.
Yes, you might sweat a bit in the morning. But, here are a few tips. 1) Ditch the backpack and get a rack. 2) Take it easy in the mornings — or if you do push it, take it easy for the last mile or two. Then, go to town in the afternoon. 3) Shower before you leave. If you are clean, your sweat won't stink. The stink comes from bacteria interacting with your sweat, not the sweat itself.
I knew you were from Toronto in the first 20 seconds when you showed the bike lane. I recognize our shitty bike lanes anywhere. Sadly those are the better ones too.
I am Disapointed that you didnt ride thru the winter. Get a Crappy mountain bike, plus studded tires and you shold have no prob next year. Go 1ring and all cheap 9spd parts so the salt and grime are less of a worry… Fellow year round cyclist, London Ontario, 16yrs so far
Salt won’t ruin a bike that’s cleaned and maintained. I ride an early 90s carbon Trek to work 365 days in Chicago. When covid hit our police stopped doing anything, so using our trains is signing up to be assaulted. I used to get lazy in the winter but now that our public transit has zero concern for the safety of sane people, I can ride in below zero temps. Do not ride your billion dollar bike for competition to work, get a $500 used road bike.
I would recommend for you some bike fenders/mudguard. Not the mtb style small factor , the wheel fitting long ones. The rain and mud on the road make me use those , and now I don't arrive at work with a mud streak all over my back :)))
Why not have a crap bike for the winter months? Here in Germany a lot of peeps have a good bike for exercise and a crap bike for (shorter) commutes.
I used to be 92kg and been cycling to work now for 2 years 32kms roundtrip and doing (100kms on weekends) + im a hospital porter too having a minimum of 20k steps a day. I really lost weight down to 67kg. I live in toronto too. from scarborough to tgh, imagine going back its all uphills.
That's an awesome story! Right now, people are asking me why I don't have an electric bike. You didn't see people in the 1970s with electric bikes, did you? They were fitter!
I use a bluetooth speaker which helps motorist to see me and hear me plus I get to hear my fav times helpsm
During my racing days I did 150km rides to work 3x a week. Best moments, super results in races….
I rode to work for six years, and I agree with everything you mention. I tried staying off roads with heavy traffic using secondary roads that have less traffic, which also made riding more enjoyable.
I was on my bicycle enjoying an early summer ride in May 2024 … a TTC bus driver decided to overtake me and drive towards the bus station but miscalculated his distance with me, and hit me. I have not completely recovered yet!
Riding a bicycle in Toronto is not as safe as they it is.
I appreciate your insight into this topic. I use to be a cyclist many moons ago. I'm 57 now weigh 268. I can commute to work 8 miles one way. I am currently configuring my bike and will soon start. I know and remember how good it felt years ago to ride. This motivated me. Thanks
I’ve always been a runner, but I started cycling to work as well. Had a major life changing accident, at work, the doctor said that if I was not so fit, I wouldn’t have survived. Still run and do weights, but can’t cycle anymore. S*&t happens, it’s how you bounce back that counts.
There was a guy who lived 50 miles from his job on purpose. His name Lon Haldeman, who set a record riding from L.A. to N.Y.
You're awesome for biking! I bike to work all year round myself, though under slightly different conditions. In the winter, I use a different bike that I’m not as careful with, and after each ride, the drivetrain gets a quick clean. In the summer, I have the option to shower at work.