Commute

[Angel]

With the start of Spring, I thought it a good time to start commuting to work this morning.  Surprised to see no other cyclists on the road, except for the occassional "dikwiel".  Will do a longer route in the afternoon to get more training miles in.

[TitusTi]

Good on ya', it's good for the soul!

[wonduhboy]

Angel - where do you work that you are brave enough to commute to work?

[AndreZA]

It is actually easier in the winter because there's no possibility of rain.

[Angel]

In the city centre of Pretoria.  Quite hectic to navigate peak traffic, especially in Hamilton and then in Pretorius streets. 

[casci]

Only the brave......

[Cois]

Or crazy.

[wonduhboy]

yip, pretty brave! does anyone else commute in Joburg?

[NotSoBigBen]

Bit slow at work today Casci

[IanC]

I stay in Alberton and work in Sandton. Hectic enough to dodge the taxis in my car. Won't dare to be on that road with my bike.

[casci]

Better believe it, been on The Hub SA all day no jokes......

 

Only two days left, start new job Monday so i'm in stealth mode, how u feeling?????

[AndreZA]

I cycled from the west rand to Houghton. It was actually faster by bicycle then car.

[Cois]

Well I did a small trip from Bronhorstspruit to the University of Pretoria once. Then they broke up the road. Was about 54 km to work and 60 km back

[wonduhboy]

Still sounds pretty hairy to take on the rest of the potential problems with commuting like hi-jacking, vendors, etc.

and thats not including traffic, which is manageable I think

[Angel]

In the beginning it was frightening.  Seems like the motorists were more considerate this morning, makes it a lot easier.  Will see how it goes on my way home this afternoon. 

[slowpoke]

this reminds me.... i need to liaise with droster to re-start commuting.... randburg to braamfontein (for me) and further for him!