Cycling guides / Commuting
Bike commuting
A reliable bike commute needs a route that avoids the worst traffic, mudguards, daytime running lights, and a way to arrive presentable. Cycle to Work covers the bike.
Commuting by bike is the cheapest, fastest and most reliable way to get to work in most UK towns and cities once you have it set up properly. The guides on this page cover everything from picking a route to handling rain to choosing kit that works at the office.
All bike commuting
Cycle to Work Scheme: Complete UK Guide for 2026
Cycle to Work is a UK government tax-relief scheme that lets your employer buy a bike for you and take the cost back from your gross salary. Basic-rate taxpayers save around 32 percent, higher-rate around 42 percent. The cap is £3,500 in most schemes; bikes, accessories and safety kit all qualify.
15 min
The Complete Bike Commuting Guide
A reliable bike commute needs four things: a route that avoids the worst traffic, mudguards, daytime running lights front and rear, and a way to arrive presentable. Cycle to Work covers the bike. A pannier rack is more useful than any backpack. Your commute time will beat the bus within a fortnight.
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