This is my first year commuting on bicycle. I don't own a car, but have commuted for 14 years on a motorscooter. I currently ride to work four days a week and plan on being a four season commuter. I ride a beach cruiser style bicycle. My bicycle commute is 12 miles one way. I was inspired to bicycle commute by one of my bus riders who had no lower temperature threshold only used the ice threshold. I am combining my motorcycle experience with bicycling. I know that the body adopts to temperatures I get cold/Hot inside a building more than outside.

Commuting has helped me to lower my A1c, I'm a type 2 diabetic that is trying to lose 100 lbs by next summer. So cycling is central to reaching my goal along with a healthier diet. So far I have lost 15 lbs and my insulin levels have been cut in half. My A1c went from 8.4 to 6.1 in a very short time.

I have two regular bicycles and an ebike. I'm looking at getting a second ebike. We will see. Will look at using the regular bikes during the winter. Not sure yet. My bicycle style is beach cruisers. This year and in the future, I'm looking at trying different gear and seeing what works. Any advice is appreciated. Thank You.