Commuter cycling

When you cycle to work regularly, you are on your way to better health and a more relaxing and productive day. Cycling to work even just once or twice a week will positively impact your health. You’ll quickly notice the benefits physically, mentally and financially.

Plan your route

Once you have found a bike to suit your needs, it's time to plan your route to work. The best route for cycling may not always be your regular driving route, so learn more about your local bike and road network by contacting your municipality or visiting their website.

Route planning tools

• There are many options available to map and save trips, share routes with friends and family, and track trips, kilometres travelled, calories burned and greenhouse gas emissions saved. Check out apps provided by Strava, Garmin or Wahoo, to name a few.
• Google Maps has a cycling directions option. Just select the bike icon in the directions tool bar.

Try testing a new route over the weekend. This will help you feel more comfortable on the road and help you time your ride.

Start small

There is no need to become a cyclist overnight. Many people start riding during GoBy Bike Week and then continue through the spring and summer. Some people will choose one or two days a week to ride, while others enjoy riding only in nice weather.

See what works for you. Chances are you will look forward to your ride and how good you feel the rest of the day.

Work facilities

Some employers supply staff with facilities that make cycling even that much easier.

If you’re workplace does not have storage, showers or other amenities, ask your employer if they would be interested in exploring extra lockers for bike accessories and possibly even installing a shower. 

The bike parking page has more information for employers.