One Less Car

Make the most of this awesome weather by joining the movement to ride to work. Its not all about socks, sandals and beards anymore its just a great way to start the day, ride your favourite bike and do your bit to save the planet at the same. Even better if you meet some mates and make it social.
Top 5 tips from our regular commuters.

1. Choose a bike you are comfortable riding; it also needs to be in good working order. (Tip: An Avantiplus shop is a good resource for this)

2. Plan your route; you will probably have to balance safety, convenience and aesthetics, you may want several routes for different moods. Ask around for advice on a good route.

3. Test your route on a day off when you are not under pressure; not only do you learn the route, you test your equipment and learn about how long the ride takes.

4. Select light, bright coloured cycling clothes; you can't make yourself too visible.

5. Plan your work clothing; store a wardrobe at the office or carry clothes rolled in a towel to reduce wrinkling. You might want to bring a weeks worth of clothing to your office or workplace once a week. Otherwise get a good, comfortable and lightweight backpack that you can fit what you need into.

Happy riding!