The other way to keep your commute entertaining is by doing the opposite of what we just said: i.e, if you’re not currently using your commute to improve your performance, you should start doing so.

Watching yourself improve over time can be incredibly rewarding. And it’s not just for sprinters either.

Can Your Winter Commute be Part of Your Training Routine?

Cycling improves your fitness, so even if you aren’t going for top-level exertion on your commute, you should see a difference in your times. You can do this using an app like Strava, or with a good, old-fashioned watch.

And if you do use an app with GPS capabilities, you get the added extra of seeing exactly how many miles you’ve managed to clock during the week. Again; very satisfying.