The benefits of commuting to work by bicycle are many. Firstly you build some valuable exercise into your working day, without having to dedicate extra time in an evening. The dead time that you would have spent sitting in traffic is put to good use.
Secondly, the speed at which you get to the office may actually reduce. Average speeds through cities at rush hour have been shown to be faster on a bike than in a car. Being able to coast past stationary cars gives you an enormous sense of snugness.
Okay, so when it rains you may not be quite so smug, but many commuters love to get out in all weathers and don't mind getting a bit wet.
Choosing the right bike for the job is important. Commuting bicycles are generally hybrid types, taking the best of both road and mountain bikes. They are rugged enough but use slicker, thinner tyres to reduce rolling resistance, and dispense with the suspension of a full off-road bike.
Pick the right lightweight bike, and you will cruise past the rows of cars with ease while soaking up the odd pothole.
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