The Bike Commuter

bike commuters

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

Commuter Profiles

Commuter Profile: Karen Voyer-Caravona

Meet Karen Voyer-Caravona, a longtime reader and friend of the crew here at Bikecommuters.com. Karen writes a wonderful and chic blog called She Rides a Bike, and it is packed with style, adventure, excellent bike [...]

Commuter Profile: Robert Guico

Say hello to Robert Guico, next up in our recurring commuter profile series. Robert sent us his profile information and photos at the end of October (What can I say? I'm a little behind...so ignore [...]

Commuter Profile: Andrea Carney

Meet Andrea Carney, next up in our recurring commuter profiles series. Unlike nearly all of our other profiles, I've had the opportunity to ride with Andrea on a few occasions, and one other thing to [...]

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

Bike commuting infographic from the UK

Here's one from our friends at Express Solicitors, a UK-based law firm. It's geared toward someone "on the fence" about starting to bike commute: Getting to and from work is always a topic is in [...]

Guest Article: So you hit the ground. What next?

Editor's note: the following piece was written by Jay Paul, founder of the cyclist-oriented insurance firm Balance for Cyclists. Balance for Cyclists is one of our advertising partners. Don't let that scare you off; there's [...]