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
Commuter Profiles
Commuter Profile: John Burnham
Meet John Burnham, the next pretty face in our periodic commuter profile series. John's been a faithful reader of Bikecommuters.com for about three years, and we value his thoughtful comments. And: another Michigan resident? They [...]
Commuter Profile: Hilary Archbold
Next up in our occasional series of commuter profiles, meet Hilary Archbold. She's got some good things to say and has a great sense of humor -- bicycle commuting brings out the best in people! [...]
Commuter Profile: 100 Pounds Ago’s Gene Butcher
Next up in our periodic commuter profiles is none other than Gene Butcher, author of the excellent "100 Pounds Ago" blog. I've been a reader of his for over a year, and he's got good [...]
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
Riding with a helmet cam
One of the things I've started doing was commuting with a helmet cam mounted on my bicycle or helmet. You're probably asking why? Well I actually got this tip from my friend Officer Ben. Not [...]
Using sports nutrition to help your bike commute
I know many of our readers use bike commuting as their form of exercise. Especially for heavier bike riders. Personally I've used my rides to train for mountain bike racing. With the mindset of training, [...]
Vulnerable on the Road Awareness Message from PeopleForBikes.org
In my inbox this morning from PeopleForBikes.org was an interesting public awareness video message - "Vulnerable on the Open Road" - in which "five professional U.S. cyclists reflect on their experiences with bicycle safety.. The [...]