The Bike Commuter
Welcome to The Bike Commuter, a fresh cycling resource for bicycling enthusiasts. Our primary focus will be on cycles and gear used in commuting, as that is how we spend most of our time on a bike. But we also enjoy mountain biking, competitive cycling, and just getting out for a casual ride.
We all suffer from BAS – bike acquisition syndrome – which means we are always looking at the latest bikes and accessories. And since we have families, we also consider gear for our significant others and kids. We also discuss news from the world of cycling, and offer gear reviews to help you locate exactly the right equipment for your needs.
Our mission is to create a comprehensive site that gives our readers exceptional bicycling content that is both easy to read as well as informative.
Recent Posts
Are recreational cyclists posers?
Are recreational cyclists posers? What is the point of driving to a trail to ride a bike? That is the question that I put to the BikeCommuters Crew. Most of us happen to enjoy riding [...]
Commuter Profiles
Commuter Profile: Danny Abalos
Howdy Bike Commuters... We put out a call to arms for Commuter Profiles back in the day, and we had some lukewarm responses. Since none of the velo monsters who initially emailed us have responded [...]
Commuter Profile: Skipton Skiba
Today's commuter profile comes from a fellow Chicagoan, whose bike - BlueX - I admired one day last fall. Skipton Skiba works at Trader Joe's and has shared with us his love of bikes and [...]
Commuter Profile: Matt Dykstra
Please join us in welcoming Matt Dykstra to the Bikecommuters.com team! What better way to introduce Matt than to publish one of our long-running-series "commuter profiles". Read on to learn a little more about Matt, [...]
All About Commuting Gear
I’ve been a cyclist for upwards of 30 years, and I’ve experienced a lot of different cycling disciplines and cultures…from BMX racing and freestyle in the late 70s/early 80s to road racing in the mid- to late 80s, mountain biking in the early 90s, commuting, cargo-hauling, joyriding, beach cruising, urban assault and pretty much every other conceivable flavor. I’ve owned and appreciated many bikes in that time…road, mountain, fixed and free, single-speed and bikes with dozens of gears. Out of that diverse experience come a number of our reviews:
Bike Commuting Skills
Cold as Ice – Layer Up!
Wow. I mean, WOW. Were you guys out on the bike last night? Did you feel the wind cutting through every piece of you that was not covered at least twice in layers as you [...]
Fall Means it’s Fender Time!
Oh, autumn... you tickle me orange, and yellow, and red, and green, too! Nothing beats a brisk bike commute through town on the newly assembled and sorely missed Cantaloupe with trees like these: It may [...]
Snack tips for commuters on the go
Great snacks to keep you energized on your commute to and from work Being a cyclist is hungry work. Whether you're making your morning commute or going on extended rides, you need to stay properly [...]