I cycled to work through most of the 1980s, when working close enough to home. Then, after too long travelling by car, I was able to start cycling again in 2008, and have kept it going ever since.

I now ride to work every day, from Carlton to the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The distance is just under four kilometres from home to office.

I’m able to store a couple of pairs of shoes and a few jackets at work, so I ride in my work clothes plus cross-trainer shoes and a reflective jacket. Once at work I change shoes and add a jacket.

I love the flexibility that bike travel offers. You can easily detour for small chores on the way to and from work. I use bike paths and lanes wherever I can, and am a great fan of the Copenhagen-style lanes.

I use my bike during the day to attend appointments outside the office, if practical. The William Barak Bridge between the MCG and Federation Square gives me a direct connection through to Swanston Street if I’m heading to the city or Melbourne University, or to St Kilda Road if the meeting is in that direction.

I appreciate the way my daily commute give me a good 30 minutes of exercise each day. There are sufficient hills and dales between Carlton and East Melbourne to lift my heart rate on each journey.

On the weekends, I use the bike for every trip I can – shopping, catching up with friends, and into the city.

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