Ever wondered how your commuting experience differs to others? Each month we share the story of a real Cyclescheme cycle commuter and ask them seven questions to sum up their experience from their two-wheeled commute. This month, it's John.
This month we caught up with John to see how his commute has changed his life.
I didn't own a bike at the time. Salary sacrifice was the only way to fund a decent bike.
My first Cyclescheme bike was a GIANT TCR2. It is a lightweight sports road bike, ideal for a fast commute into work. My second Cyclescheme bike was a Specialized Langster 'Fixie'. I bought it to give me more variety in the type of riding I was doing. As I was entering cycling sportives, I wanted a dedicated commuter bike with some wet weather gear (mudguards, lights). Riding fixed wheel also develops more leg power and better anticipation in traffic.
The GIANT TCR2 was £995 certificate price. The Specialized Langster was £614.98 certificate price.
Presently I work a three day week, so dependant on weather, I will commute up to 3 days each week.
I drive my bike on a bike rack to Hedge End with my son. I then ride from Hedge End to Fareham, a journey of 10km each way.
Cycling has given me a whole new interest in sport, which has taken me to many different cycling events, made new friends, I'm now training regularly in the gym as well as the cycle commute.