About
Love riding bikes: commuting and taking part in a few other events, runs, triathlons etc. Currently I am fundraising for Papyrus, a suicide prevention charity in memory of my sister. This will involve the following:
- Riding 200 miles in one go.
- Dunwich Dynamo
- Hopefully the Redbull 25 hours race.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mikeandmattgaskell
I am a Brand Ambassador for Lusso Bikes and Limar helmets
How long have you been cycle commuting?
About 3 years ago i decided to start commuting to get fit the Dunwich Dynamo a through the night ride from Hackney London to Suffolk.
Your Commute
Used to commute a 40 mile round trip from Macclesfield, Cheshire to Manchester 4 times a week.
A change in job means that it’s now one 30mile round trip and 2-3 times a week. I still leave from Macclesfield and ride into into Stockport.
Terrain is 60% bridal way with the other 40% road. I ride whatever the weather whenever I can.
What is the best thing about Cycle Commuting?
Head space to think about the goings on in the day and de-stress after work before i get home.
Your bikes
Sold/donated all my other bikes and now I just have a do it all Vitus CX bike that i swap the wheels on depending on weather and route.
Any top tips?
Buying a couple of sets of wheels can provide a bit more versatility, especially if you have disc brakes. I’ve got three sets, 650b with 47c tyres, 700c with a gravel 35c tyre and a lighter 700c set with a road 32c tyres.
Also go tubeless.
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