I have been cycling for 2 years and commuting for one year. During the winter months I would ride 30 minutes before work and 15 minutes during lunch indoors since I work at a large heavy truck garage. Last winter I did this with a beater mountain bike. It's not a great workout since you can't go real fast and there are plenty of obstacles around the shop but it's better than no ride at all.

This winter I did not have a beater mountain bike to ride around the shop since I turned it into my commuter. I been slowly restoring while riding a 1983 BMX bike I picked up for the last few months and there is something I noticed. My legs have become stronger than ever! I have always had good legs, but the last few months of riding the BMX has made a huge difference! Even my wife noticed that my legs are more muscular than ever. I suppose when you are standing and riding a BMX compared to sitting in the saddle on a larger bike you get a better workout. Being a single speed probably has something to do with it also. I can also break a sweat beating the smaller bike around the shop.

I can't wait until the weather breaks! I am gonna tackle all the hills I can on my road bike! Here's the BMX that I been fixing up and beating around the shop......