Things I've learnt from commuting

[Bateleur1]

Gloves are great when working with a dirty chain before work 

Rope, well I have cycled with frames, wheels, forks and a whole lot of other stuff strapped to my back pack and it also useful if someone has a mechanical and can not pedal ... just tow them then.

 

Also have a set of gloves in my "Toolbox"

[Hairy]

Also have a set of gloves in my "Toolbox"

they also work well in winter to slip over or under your gloves

[Bateleur1]

they also work well in winter to slip over or under your gloves

 

Yip do that as well.  Well this week is just beyond cold at the moment.  Not even thinking about cycling in -15.  But by the weekend the temps will lift and although there is rain predicted for next week, there might be a chance of commuting.  Looking forward to it.

[Imploder]

the rope and gloves for murder?

And Duct tape. 

[Lurch the stalker]

And Duct tape. 

Helps silence the screams...

[Hairy]

Side note, the duct tape also acts as an emergency plaster / bandage.

[J∆kk∆ls]

Side note, the duct tape also acts as an emergency plaster / bandage.

Use glue from match kit for deep gashes. 

[Hairy]

Use glue from match kit for deep gashes. 

would need supa glue for that .. .don't think a rubber cement glue will do the trick ... might just have to drop a small supa glue into that pack

[Christie]

I propably mentioned it in the beginning of this thread. Have spare underwear, socks and belt at the office.

Ive struck out on all 3 of those. I can add a pair of work shoes to the list. I had to wear my Sidi Dragons to a meeting once.

[Andrew_Smith]

Ive struck out on all 3 of those. I can add a pair of work shoes to the list. I had to wear my Sidi Dragons to a meeting once.

 

During my finals exams, I stayed in my cleats while writing. Every teacher looked at me strangely when walking through the tables.

 

I did not mind, my MTB shoes are comfy and don't want to carry my school shoes with.

[Bateleur1]

Yip shoes I also have at work. They use up quite a bit of space.

[DJR]

Side note, the duct tape also acts as an emergency plaster / bandage.

Duct tape mends cycling shoes when the whole sole tears loose. 

During my finals exams, I stayed in my cleats while writing. Every teacher looked at me strangely when walking through the tables.

 

I did not mind, my MTB shoes are comfy and don't want to carry my school shoes with.

Ready for a quick getaway!

[BSG]

Duct tape mends cycling shoes when the whole sole tears loose.

 

Ready for a quick getaway!

When we did the Trans Baviaans, my friends sole tore of his shoe about 80km into the event, duct tape help him finish the event with a sole taped to his shoe.

 

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[Andrew_Smith]

I take my hat off to those commuting to Stellies in the mornings.

 

My friend and I went for a Stellies Coffee loop this morning and left 06:20 from Bellville on our way to Polka Drive.

 

The traffic was insane in-and-around Stellenbosch. 

 

So morning rides to Stellies in the week is definitely out for us.

 

EDIT: Still lucky to be on a bike rather than in a car.

Edited March 7, 2018 by Andrew_Smith

[Bateleur1]

I developed a new found respect for my one commuting buddy.  Not only did he commute through most of the winter he also endure last week when we hit -17.  #Hardcore

[ChrisF]

I developed a new found respect for my one commuting buddy.  Not only did he commute through most of the winter he also endure last week when we hit -17.  #Hardcore

 

thats hard core !!!

 

 

And I am still riding with my sleaveless high-vizz vest over my short sleave shirt in the morning, though this morning I had to zip it halfway ... at 5:30 in the morning.  Two blocks into the commute the vest is opened.