Bike Commuting Archives • Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/tag/bike-commuting/ A Blog for Average People who LOVE to ride bikes! Tue, 20 May 2025 20:29:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 15693361 7 Easy Tips to Prevent Cycling Knee Pain https://averagejoecyclist.com/7-ways-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/7-ways-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain/#respond Tue, 20 May 2025 12:08:01 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=38451 ways to prevent cycling knee painHere are 7 easy tips to prevent cycling knee pain. A few easy, simple, and inexpensive actions will help to prevent cycling knee pain and keep you on your bike. Includes video that shows you how to strengthen your knees, in order to prevent cycling knee pain.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/7-ways-to-prevent-cycling-knee-pain/feed/ 0 38451 How to Fix a Flat Bike Tire https://averagejoecyclist.com/fix-flat-bike-tire/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/fix-flat-bike-tire/#respond Mon, 12 May 2025 12:08:56 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=21830 Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires will protect you against most puncturesHere’s a great post, with a video, about how to fix a flat bike tire, with very few tools. If you’ve been wanting to learn how to fix a flat bike tire, this post plus video should make it a snap.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/fix-flat-bike-tire/feed/ 0 21830 The 7 Biggest Mistakes People Make When They Try to Start Bike Commuting https://averagejoecyclist.com/7-bike-commuting-mistakes/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:08:23 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=17237 Which is the Best Garmin Edge Bike Computer?Many people set out to do bike commuting, and then give up because it just does not work out. That's not because they can't do it. It's just because they make some beginner mistakes. Here are the top 7 most common mistakes that people make when they try to become bike commuters. Read our post to learn how to avoid these all too common mistakes.

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]]> 17237 Axiom Panniers Review https://averagejoecyclist.com/axiom-panniers-review-stormfront/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/axiom-panniers-review-stormfront/#comments Sat, 01 Jun 2024 12:08:10 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=900 I used the Axiom panniers on some tours - they are completely waterproof and quite spacious.If you are you looking for waterproof panniers for your bike commute, then Axiom Stormfront panniers might be right for you. Axiom Stormfront panniers are completely waterproof and very spacious. Axiom Stormfront panniers might be perfect for you if you often bike in rain.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/axiom-panniers-review-stormfront/feed/ 12 900 Arkel Bug Panniers Review https://averagejoecyclist.com/arkel-bug-pannier-review-2/ https://averagejoecyclist.com/arkel-bug-pannier-review-2/#comments Fri, 31 May 2024 12:08:05 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=4490 This is our review of Arkel Bug Panniers. This combination bike pannier and backpack is an ideal item for a bike commuter. It's a strong, spacious, quality bike pannier that converts easily from bike pannier to backpack, making life much simpler and more organized.

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]]> https://averagejoecyclist.com/arkel-bug-pannier-review-2/feed/ 1 4490 Arkel Panniers Review by Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist https://averagejoecyclist.com/arkel-panniers-review/ Thu, 30 May 2024 12:08:37 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=7245 This is Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist's review of the Arkel Commuter Bike Pannier and the Arkel Messenger Briefcase. She has found that they meet her needs for style and function as a cycling commuter. Bottom line is that she finds them to be ideal for cyclists who need great, functional but stylish commuter panniers.

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]]> 7245 Best Commuter/Bike Touring Panniers: Two Wheel Gear Classic 3.0 Garment Pannier Review https://averagejoecyclist.com/review-3-wheel-gear-panniers/ Sun, 26 May 2024 15:05:30 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=38717 Review Two wheel gear garment pannierThis is our review of an ideal pannier for people who bike commute, the Two Wheel Gear Classic 3.0 Garment Pannier. Anyone who bike commutes knows that it can be a challenge to deal with the clothing issue. The Two Wheel Gear Classic 3.0 Garment Pannier offers a stylish and convenient way to meet this challenge. And it’s perfect for cycle touring too.

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]]> 38717 Science Says Exercise is a Miracle Cure and Protects You from Diseases https://averagejoecyclist.com/exercise-is-miracle-cure/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:03:50 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=38952 Are Electric Bikes Safe for SeniorsMany people think that the main health benefit of cycling is weight loss. Sure, it helps – but the main health benefit of cycling is that exercise will dramatically improve your health throughout your life and protect you from most of the dread diseases. In fact, exercise has so many health benefits that the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges has declared that exercise is a miracle cure for most of the diseases that kill us. Specifically, it dramatically decreases the chance that you will become sick at all. And this applies to both physical and mental disease.

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]]> 38952 Safe Winter Cycling – How to Cycle Safely in the Winter https://averagejoecyclist.com/safe-winter-cycling-2/ Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:08:58 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=39826 Winter cycling can be challenging, especially if you live in a climate that gets both cold AND wet. However, safe winter cycling is possible and even enjoyable, with careful planning and a little expense. Comfortable, safe winter cycling comes down to preparing your bike, preparing yourself, and having the right equipment. Here is a complete guide to safe winter cycling.

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]]> 39826 How to Use Bike Reflectors to Be More Visible https://averagejoecyclist.com/how-to-use-bike-reflectors-to-be-more-visible-2/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 13:08:06 +0000 https://averagejoecyclist.com/?p=38414 How to use bike reflectors to be more visible to other road users at night. This is a cheap and easy way to make cycling in the dark safer - just invest in a little reflective tape! You could save your life for ten dollars.

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