GaryvdM Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 I'm working at ABSA towers in Joburg CBD for the next while, and I would like to try commute by bike. Dose any one know of somewhere where I can get a shower nearby?
Pusher Posted July 20, 2015 Posted July 20, 2015 I'm working at ABSA towers in Joburg CBD for the next while, and I would like to try commute by bike. Dose any one know of somewhere where I can get a shower nearby?As far as I know there is a gym at ABSA Towers so there should be showers there.
GaryvdM Posted July 23, 2015 Author Posted July 23, 2015 The gym is in towers west (aka Barclays Africa building.) You need a access card to get to the gym, which I don't have yet. The phone number for the Gym is 011 846 1607. I road home last night, and back this morning and had a wet wipes "shower" in my car . Hopefully I can get access to the gym showers soon.
Eugene Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 Is it safe to cycle in the Jhb CBD? I take a cloth and towel with me to work and wipe myself down with the cloth in front of the basin.
GaryvdM Posted July 23, 2015 Author Posted July 23, 2015 Is it safe to cycle in the Jhb CBD? I take a cloth and towel with me to work and wipe myself down with the cloth in front of the basin. Maybe I'm being naive, but I did not feel unsafe.
facepalm Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 Is it safe to cycle in the Jhb CBD? I take a cloth and towel with me to work and wipe myself down with the cloth in front of the basin. Have been commuting from Olivedale to town for a while now. No issues. Actually quite a kick.
Tumbleweed Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 Never had an issue on my bike in the CBD when I was commuting there. And that was back in the years when it was kinda rough.
Big Phil Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 The gym is in towers west (aka Barclays Africa building.) You need a access card to get to the gym, which I don't have yet. The phone number for the Gym is 011 846 1607. I road home last night, and back this morning and had a wet wipes "shower" in my car . Hopefully I can get access to the gym showers soon.Gary, which route did you take? I am keen on commuting from Buccleuch to Towers West but havent decided on a suitable route yet. I will register at the gym for shower facilities and the odd spin class. The route however remains a stumbling block in my mind.
Willfellow Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 Gary, which route did you take? I am keen on commuting from Buccleuch to Towers West but havent decided on a suitable route yet. I will register at the gym for shower facilities and the odd spin class. The route however remains a stumbling block in my mind.I also work in cbd Maboneng near Ellis park. would love to cycle from Magaliesig but the route remains a stumbling block for me to.
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The_black_stig Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 Maybe I'm being naive, but I did not feel unsafe.I've also had a similar idea of cycling to work on the last occasion which I worked at the ABSA tower; but my main concern at that time was not the route itself, but the safe-storage of the bike during daytime. The only bike-parking that I've located are at the corner of the west-tower. it's open, unguarded & that is not monitored by surveillance camera within the west tower. During my time which I'd worked there, I've only saw 2 "makro bikes" which had used those parking...
'Kaze Pete Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 I've also had a similar idea of cycling to work on the last occasion which I worked at the ABSA tower; but my main concern at that time was not the route itself, but the safe-storage of the bike during daytime. The only bike-parking that I've located are at the corner of the west-tower. it's open, unguarded & that is not monitored by surveillance camera within the west tower. During my time which I'd worked there, I've only saw 2 "makro bikes" which had used those parking...Multiple designated bike parking spots inside basement car park in BTW where you can park and lock your bike.
The_black_stig Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 Multiple designated bike parking spots inside basement car park in BTW where you can park and lock your bike.I presume that will be located inside the west tower's parking (I've not being able to locate them in the east and south tower parking)
'Kaze Pete Posted December 30, 2015 Posted December 30, 2015 I presume that will be located inside the west tower's parking (I've not being able to locate them in the east and south tower parking) correct, ground level and each of the sub levels
Catatonic_Joe Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Hi Guys, I'm starting work at ABSA Towers from 1 November. This thread is about two years, so would like to know:if bike parking is still available at ABSAwill I have the option of showering after my morning commutewhat would be the best route to take if I'm coming from the Brixton Area? I don't mind going through Melville/Auckland if there is a better options going this way. I currently commute to Braam using Caroline/Enoch Sontonga/Jorisson. Any advice/help would be really appreciated.
Big Phil Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Bike parking still available in underground parking and shower facilities at the Absa gym which cost around R200 pm. For some reason they frown upon showers only no idea why. As for the route. Your guess is as good as mine. Been trying to figure that out for years.
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