Things I've learnt from commuting

[ScottCM]

I normally just say +1, but Amen is so much more appropriate to the Tombeej post

 

+1

Edited December 3, 2014 by ScottC-M

[J∆kk∆ls]

Sheeshh ... commuted for the first time in months this moning, and almost get taken out by a ballie skipping a stop street 500m from my house. He proceeds to get out of his car and tries to moer me. I dunno what's wrong with me, I just rode off, I've been looking for a scrap for weeks, one presents itself and I'd rather just ride ...

 

Man, I missed my bike!

Good man!

[J∆kk∆ls]

Hanging onto a Subaru.....this guy's got balls the size of melons. It's a wonder he can sit on a saddle at all!

Its those checkered flag shocks, they give him power

[J∆kk∆ls]

So how many commuting in Cape Town this week, I little windy hey.

yesterday I caught a tail wind that pushed me for 3 km

 

[Warren_G]

So how many commuting in Cape Town this week, I little windy hey.

yesterday I caught a tail wind that pushed me for 3 km

Will start again tomorrow, still recovering from Origin of Trails

[Cois]

I got an Ass Saver yesterday... At a shop in PTA. Wanted to make one, but could not find the time to go to CNA to buy the things that I need.

[Cois]

What is this?

Will this be happening next year again?

how can i get involved?

Added mine... Did not know how to add my stats, but see only a few more to go....

[mudda]

Lesson learnt:

 

Commute every day to work is easy if you are prepared with:

 

1) Work Clothes

2) Wash area

3) Lockable safe bike area

4) essential spares on the bike

 

Biggest problem was shoes, until I just left a pair at work to change into. Clothes can fit into backPack when folded correctly.

[Guest Omega Man]

Lesson learnt:

 

Commute every day to work is easy if you are prepared with:

 

1) Work Clothes

2) Wash area

3) Lockable safe bike area

4) essential spares on the bike

 

Biggest problem was shoes, until I just left a pair at work to change into. Clothes can fit into backPack when folded correctly.

I've got a pack that I use specifically for commuting. I fit my laptop and work clothes into it.

 

I'm very mindful of my effect on others in my office when it comes to commuting. We share a small bathroom between 7 people. When I commute I try to make sure I get to the office before all of my colleagues. Grab a quick shower and put on my work clothes. I make sure that I leave the bathroom floor 100% dry and put my bike in a spot in the office that gets in no-one's way.

[schizo]

Lesson learnt:

 

Commute every day to work is easy if you are prepared with:

 

1) Work Clothes

2) Wash area

3) Lockable safe bike area

4) essential spares on the bike

 

Biggest problem was shoes, until I just left a pair at work to change into. Clothes can fit into backPack when folded correctly.

After about a month or two, I also left a pair at work, my bag was getting too big and wanted to try lighten the load..

I roll my shirt and pants up, it fits nicely into my bag and doesn't get creased to badly, at least that works for me. 

[chaos_za]

Get Gatorskins for your road bike (If you dont have them already) 

 

I was getting so many punctures at one stage with my old crappy R100 tires that i thought i was going to go insane from the patching of tubes every night, and road tubes seem to be a lot more finicky to get right because of the pressure, needless to say, i forked out for the gators and havent had a puncture or a pinch flat since! 

[JohnnyReggae]

So how many commuting in Cape Town this week, I little windy hey.

yesterday I caught a tail wind that pushed me for 3 km

Had nice tail wind into work yesterday morning, got my best time in. But the ride home straight into a 50km/h wind was a slog of note ... but I still made a good time regardless of the wind. Legs seem to be getting stronger 

[BenReaper]

Oh how I miss my bike!I have been sick for the last three weeks and havent been on the bike for this time.Its really frustrating sitting in the bakkie in traffic where I usualy just scoot by all those cars on the bike.[emoji33]

[GrantRH]

First commute back from work today. It's only 9kms, but 9kms of freedom. First commute in tomorrow. Left my car at work with a pair of clothes.

 

Why have I waited so long to do this?

[ScottCM]

First commute back from work today. It's only 9kms, but 9kms of freedom. First commute in tomorrow. Left my car at work with a pair of clothes.

 

Why have I waited so long to do this?

 

Welcome and enjoy but most of all be safe out there. Think for every driver as most of them cant do it for themselves.

[Guest Omega Man]

First commute back from work today. It's only 9kms, but 9kms of freedom. First commute in tomorrow. Left my car at work with a pair of clothes.

 

Why have I waited so long to do this?

It's amazing hey? I feel like I'm part of a special club that no one knows about. Be careful. Motorists are stupid.