You may think that your commute is too short to be of benefit to your performance or your waistline. But you’d be wrong. Any distance greater than an amount which would present a comfortable walk is worth doing by bike.

This is because your commute is versatile. Low-intensity exercise is perfect for burning fat, and most people’s commutes are relatively low-intensity because of traffic. There also the opportunity to do some sprint training as you dash away from the lights.

Read our Simple Cycle Commute Training and Can Your Winter Commute be Part of Your Training Routine? articles for more info on how to make the most out of the start to your day.