Eight mistakes new bike commuters make that can be easily avoided

If, like me, you live in a city that is not very bike-friendly, bicycle commuting can sometimes be intimidating. But bike commuting is an amazing way to improve your life, so I thought I'd share a few tips I picked up over the years the hard way. Hopefully, this video will help you avoid some of the mistakes that I made. 0:00 Introduction 0:36 Trying to do too much 1:38 Gear overload 2:19 Choosing the wrong route 3:13 Being impatient with the logistics 4:04 Going for speed, rather than efficiency 5:15 Dressing like a cyclist 6:21 Not recognizing the risks of a hybrid bike 7:35 Bragging about your commute #cycling #bike #bikecommute Sponsor Two Wheel Gear: My favourite bike bags for commuters and urban cyclists Buy my book Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling: I don’t really do proper product reviews, but here are some products that I’ve tried on this channel t