trasver Posted August 13, 2018 Share So getting an entry to the 2018 DC plus moving further up the West Coast means that I now need to stop procrastinating about cycling to work and start doing it (at least a few days a week!)The two things that were stopping me were1) Cycling through paardeneiland - I know I can make a plan about an alternative route - shouldn't be an excuse (alternate route suggestions welcome though!)2) Shower access - this is actually my biggest deterrent. I know people say baby wipes/shower from a bottle etc but that just isn't an option for me - I need to shower! My office is right at the bottom of Bree Street (opposite the FNB building). We don't have a shower in the office but I know that the FNB building has bike park/showers but I presume this is just for tenants - can anyone confirm that this is the case (or who/how to contact to confirm?). Any other suggestions for options around that area.Another option is Virgin Active Foreshore which is a few blocks away and is a possibility - however I'd prefer to shower close to the office rather than need to hop the bike again in my work clothes to cycle to the office. Any suggestions from seasoned commuters welcome!Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted August 13, 2018 Share So getting an entry to the 2018 DC plus moving further up the West Coast means that I now need to stop procrastinating about cycling to work and start doing it (at least a few days a week!) The two things that were stopping me were 1) Cycling through paardeneiland - I know I can make a plan about an alternative route - shouldn't be an excuse (alternate route suggestions welcome though!) 2) Shower access - this is actually my biggest deterrent. I know people say baby wipes/shower from a bottle etc but that just isn't an option for me - I need to shower! My office is right at the bottom of Bree Street (opposite the FNB building). We don't have a shower in the office but I know that the FNB building has bike park/showers but I presume this is just for tenants - can anyone confirm that this is the case (or who/how to contact to confirm?). Any other suggestions for options around that area. Another option is Virgin Active Foreshore which is a few blocks away and is a possibility - however I'd prefer to shower close to the office rather than need to hop the bike again in my work clothes to cycle to the office. Any suggestions from seasoned commuters welcome! ThanksTake marine drive and then the n1 - its no longer a highway then. Shower at Point VA - From there there is a constructed bike lane to bottom of Bree. (Its almost down hill.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cape Town Tank Posted August 13, 2018 Share Also keen to start commuting but I will be coming from town out to Paarden Eiland in the morning and back in the evenings. Going to see if I can cycle in the myciti bus lane both ways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechatnoir Posted August 13, 2018 Share Take marine drive and then the n1 - its no longer a highway then. Shower at Point VA - From there there is a constructed bike lane to bottom of Bree. (Its almost down hill.) very good idea this... very poor idea if it's raining though Also keen to start commuting but I will be coming from town out to Paarden Eiland in the morning and back in the evenings. Going to see if I can cycle in the myciti bus lane both ways? you can always hop on a bus with your bike to get through the dodgy part. But to Paarden Eiland, that's most of the way... heheh e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 13, 2018 Share 1. we commute daily from Table View (leave at the VET opposite Bayside) at 6:45am2. leave town again at 5:15pm from the Train Lodge at the start of the cycle lane. Pull In Tchjina .... and avoid riding solo through the dodgy section of the cycle lane running parallel with the train lines. 3. we do coffee in the mornings before work too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cape Town Tank Posted August 13, 2018 Share Is anyone regularly cycling the other way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trasver Posted August 14, 2018 Share Thanks for all this. @hairy - the Bike bus sounds awesome, unfortunately it’s too late for me but I’ll definitely try join on mornings when I’m heading in later. Good call re point gym - a downhill freewheel never killed anyone. I’ve also found contact details for someone in the FNB building so will update here if I hear back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chingy182 Posted August 14, 2018 Share I really ought to have no excuses really.Live in Milnerton and work in Paarden EilandMy only excuse not to commute on my bike is because I go to gym after work and getting to Century City V.A is a bit of an issue from work on a bike. I'd be keen to try do a Friday morning thing with the group and see how it goes from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur1 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Commuting to work is more a mental thing than anything else. If you really want to commute you will be able to find a way to make it work. If your not so into it you will find a reason why you can't do it. I have been commuting for pretty much 17 years now. I remember in the beginning if there was a hint of chance on rain I would take the car to work. Now I actually enjoy cycling in the rain. Still got to get myself to commute in the snow and -10 degrees temps. Slowly getting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 14, 2018 Share Thanks for all this. @hairy - the Bike bus sounds awesome, unfortunately it’s too late for me but I’ll definitely try join on mornings when I’m heading in later. Good call re point gym - a downhill freewheel never killed anyone. I’ve also found contact details for someone in the FNB building so will update here if I hear back.If you are currently not a gym member at all, my I also suggest the Zone Fitness ... they are in the Cape Quarter and then also on St Georges mall....basic / average gym at a killer price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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