David's awesome commuter rig

This is the second part of a three part series with David Hamby, who I proclaim is the “King of Cycle Commuting”.  He has been consistently commuting to and from work nearly daily for 8 years in all seasons and conditions!  In this episode David and I discuss bike handling skills, all the most important gear for bike commuting, airhorn traffic control, and the texting police!

Below are the links to resources we discuss in this episode:

Dynamic Warm Up vs. Static Stretching

Dynamic Warm Up Video

Scattante Team PCL Photochromatic Eyewear

Blackburn helmet mount mirror

Wahoo ELEMNT bike computer

Cygolite Metro 850 headlight

Cygolite Hotshot Pro 150 USB

Cygolite Hotshot 100 USB

AirZound air horn

Fiks Reflective wheel stripes

Bar Mitts to keep hands warm in cold temperatures

700c Nokian Hakkapeliitta W106 studded snow/ice tires

Please click the link below to your favourite podcast app to listen in.  I think you will really enjoy it!


Paul Sandburg

Founder and Director of BOOST Health. I am a long-time student of wellness and fitness and have been working in the industry for nearly 20 years. I have a bachelor’s degree in Human Biology, master’s degree in Business Administration, and am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). BOOST Health Mission: To inspire people to live a healthier and more balanced life. BOOST Health Philosophy: Be open-minded and curious. Different wellness programs work for different people and great ideas can come from unexpected sources. Great wellness tactics should not be hidden under preconceived notions. What is BOOST Health? BOOST Health offerings include a weekly blog, weekly podcast, wellness videos, wellness presentations, custom performance apparel, group fitness classes, personal training, phone consultations, healthy recipes, and product reviews.