Commuter Powers Activate!
Find links here to information throughout our site to help you make the move to supercommuter.
Maintain your bike for commuting
Watch video tutorials, find easy online instructions, ask questions if forums or do a short maintenance course. Never let basics like flat tyres or loose cables stop you again. Click here.
Get set up
Having your bike fit properly will make a huge difference to hwo you feel at the end of your ride - even just changing the height of your handlebar and seat. Your local bike shop should be able to help you out with some basic set up advice.
Know the rules
Generally riders have the same rights and responsibilities as other road user. Some special rules apply to bike riding. Knowing the rukles is part of the key to an enjoyable commute. Click here.
Staying Safe
Bike rding is safe. Click here.
Choose your route
Planning your route is a huge step ahead in mentally preparing for your first few commutes. Click here. If you are having trouble finding a good route to work, call Bicycle Victoria's experts for help!
Helmets
Don't be caught without one. Not just because it's the law, but because they are a great idea. Click here.
Lights
Same goes as for helmets! Make sure you aren't caught out by shorter days, carry lights and check batteries. you can read about the best lights from our surveys - click here.
Gloves
Gloves can be a great aid to your comfort wehen strating out. We have posted info on cycling gloves - click here.
Building your commuting skills
For information on basic and beginner training click here.
For valuable pointers on riding in traffic - click here.
Riding around cars - don't be scared be proactive! Read about how to ride near car doors - click here.
Crossing tram tracks - theres a trick to that too! Click here.
When you start to get into it, you won't want to stop, even when the weather starts turning. Be prepared and you will love riding on through winter - click here.
Practice bike handling skills away from cars and distractions - we have online videos with some suggested drills - click here.
Make your workplace a cycle friendly base
Your workplace can be your haven at the end of an invigorating trip. You can read about how to make it so, in our guides:
- The Cycle Friendly Workplacce
- Workplace BUG Guide
- The Bicycle parking Handbook
To read more or request copies, click here.
The more the merrier!
The more people out there commuting every day, the more easy, fun and convenient your commute will become. To get more people at your workplace riding - don't forget to encourage them to register register for National Ride to Work Day15 October 2008. Registrations open later this year. See right hand panel for details.