Things I've learnt from commuting

[jimmycool]

Personally, that "hill" would be a problem for me. I hate the IDT and the only times I managed to use it properly was when I had a broken wrist and a broken collarbone. Otherwise the thing just frustrates me.

I find sticking the trainer in front of the tv with something entertaining on is the only way I can sit there and spin for an hour. If you sit and watch the clock tick by then 15 minutes feels like 2 hours!

[eccc whippet]

Unfortunately I live about 10 metres from work so if I tried to commute I probably wouldn't even finish clipping in before I get there.

i am in the same boat...so what i do is ride to the beachfront and have my coffee then ride home (need to find a coffee shop at the top of the hill because that haul back to pinetown is not for sissies or fat okes) have a shower and walk to work

Edited January 12, 2017 by isetech

[sierrrd]

Someone once asked me how I get on the bike, or put my running shoes on every morning. I tell them: Eliminate all other options available. It's that simple. 

[Fruity]

i am in the same boat...so what i do is ride to the beachfront and have my coffee then ride home (need to find a coffee shop at the top of the hill because that haul back to pinetown is not for sissies or fat okes) have a shower and walk to work

I found that when I used to ride to work and back, the way back was a bit more challenging than the way to work - was a good workout for the legs though. Wouldn't mind commuting to work and back again though.

[Tothehills]

I have not read the complete post, so I'm not up to date with any bikehub members commuting through JHB city center?

 

Any experience commuting through city center on a weekly/monthly basis?

[bj horn]

After the carnage on the roads over the last few weeks,I have decided against riding on Nelson Mandela dr before 5am on my commute.

I have put off commuting for a couple of days, but as from tomorrow I will be taking on Hijack alley in the dark. Contemplating what self defence gadgets to take along

[cfcjim]

After the carnage on the roads over the last few weeks,I have decided against riding on Nelson Mandela dr before 5am on my commute.

I have put off commuting for a couple of days, but as from tomorrow I will be taking on Hijack alley in the dark. Contemplating what self defence gadgets to take along

I've used the cycle lane in the dark a lot, if you're early, the biggest problem is dozy pedestrians which I'm sure you're used to.

 

I do carry a pepper spray, but fortunately have never had cause to use it.

 

Edit: incorrect use of the present participle or possibly a typo.

Edited January 31, 2017 by cfcjim

[devocean]

My advice is to turn off your lights like a kilometre from hijack alley and ride in the bus lane...fast. Be as stealth as you can.

[bj horn]

If you are commuting in the dark, beware under the Lower Church st bridge there is a guy sleeping in the cycle lane and that section is pretty dark especially if riding with lights switched off.He almost had Kenda small block all over him.

[Hairy]

Hi guys

 

if you have any comments, please can you also engage on @CTCycleLanes and I can try to get some response action from those concerned.

 

Shotto

[DoubleJ]

Never to do THIS!

 

[DJR]

NEVER think you know so much that you cannot make a mistake:

 

Rode to work this morning, work clothes neatly packed, everything in order. Until after my shower, trying to dress, I realized that I had packed one of my boys' shirts. It's the same blue and although it fits OKish around the shoulders, the sleeves are too short (no issue, I'll half roll them up), problem is that I'm now a bit more padded around the waist than his skinny arse. So, I'll have to go all day with a chest- out-gut-sucked-in attitude. I'll have to practice shallow breathing or some buttons will pop!  

 

A curve ball if ever I saw one!  

Edited February 2, 2017 by DJR

[cfcjim]

NEVER think you know so much that you cannot make a mistake:

 

Rode to work this morning, work clothes neatly packed, everything in order. Until after my shower, trying to dress, I realized that I had packed one of my boys' shirts. It's the same blue and although it fits OKish around the shoulders, the sleeves are too short (no issue, I'll half roll them up), problem is that I'm now a bit more padded around the waist than his skinny arse. So, I'll have to go all day with a chest- out-gut-sucked-in attitude. I'll have to practice shallow breathing or some buttons will pop!  

 

A curve ball if ever I saw one!  

Hahahahaha!

Edited February 2, 2017 by cfcjim

[Beattbox]

NEVER think you know so much that you cannot make a mistake:

 

Rode to work this morning, work clothes neatly packed, everything in order. Until after my shower, trying to dress, I realized that I had packed one of my boys' shirts. It's the same blue and although it fits OKish around the shoulders, the sleeves are too short (no issue, I'll half roll them up), problem is that I'm now a bit more padded around the waist than his skinny arse. So, I'll have to go all day with a chest- out-gut-sucked-in attitude. I'll have to practice shallow breathing or some buttons will pop!  

 

A curve ball if ever I saw one!  

 

[Hairy]

NEVER think you know so much that you cannot make a mistake:

 

Rode to work this morning, work clothes neatly packed, everything in order. Until after my shower, trying to dress, I realized that I had packed one of my boys' shirts. It's the same blue and although it fits OKish around the shoulders, the sleeves are too short (no issue, I'll half roll them up), problem is that I'm now a bit more padded around the waist than his skinny arse. So, I'll have to go all day with a chest- out-gut-sucked-in attitude. I'll have to practice shallow breathing or some buttons will pop!  

 

A curve ball if ever I saw one!  

go buy another shirt fatty

[Bateleur1]

NEVER think you know so much that you cannot make a mistake:

 

Rode to work this morning, work clothes neatly packed, everything in order. Until after my shower, trying to dress, I realized that I had packed one of my boys' shirts. It's the same blue and although it fits OKish around the shoulders, the sleeves are too short (no issue, I'll half roll them up), problem is that I'm now a bit more padded around the waist than his skinny arse. So, I'll have to go all day with a chest- out-gut-sucked-in attitude. I'll have to practice shallow breathing or some buttons will pop!  

 

A curve ball if ever I saw one!  

 

Suck it up man. 

 

Reminds me of my National Service.  Those shouts from the Sergeant Majors ... "Maag in bors uit troep!!!!

"

Edited February 2, 2017 by Bateleur1