If you are planning on using a bike you have already, it is imperative you give it the once over to make sure it is in tip top shape, especially if it has been living at the back of the garage for quite a while! You can do a couple of essential checks and tweaks at home but if your bike maintenance skills are not up to much, it might be a better bet to bring it down to your local shop.

If you have decided to invest in a new bike, be sure to check out the Cycle Scheme. It gives you the chance to get a bike tax-free, with 42% off any type of bike and necessary accessories up to the value of £1,000.

There are plenty of bikes you can choose from for your commute, you just need to find the right one for you. Take a look at these options which should get you to grips with what bike’s best for what type of riding:

1. Folding Bike
2. Hybrid Bike
3. Upright Dutch/ Classic Bike
4. Road Bike

Now you’ve decided on what bike you think is right for you, you now need to have a hunt around for the right model…

1. If you like the sound off the folding bike to you from A to B, take a look at our folding bike buyer’s guides, for both the Under £500 and Under £1000 price points.
2. If the hybrid sounds more up your street then the best place to start is to take a look at our best urban bikes for Under £500 and Under £1000 to see if any take your fancy. And if you’re looking to find the best pedals for commuting on your hybrid, we’ve got you covered here.
3. So, the Classic/Dutch style bike took your fancy. Check here for the lowdown on some of the most wanted dutch bikes and if you’re not wanting to break the bank, take a browse at the Under £500 models.
4. The road bike is what you’ve chosen to get to start commuting by bike. Take a look at the best models you can get for Under £1000 and for something cheaper there are some great buys to be found in our Under £500 bracket.

And if you haven’t spoted anything in your price bracket here, our 10 Commuter Bikes Under £300 make take you by surprise.