People who cycle to work

south wimbledon to kings X is around 20 stops. i doubt it would take 35mns, more like 55!

17 stops, and I use to take the tube a lots in the past, I time the average of 38 minutes, however it did not included the time it take for you to get to and from the platform as well as walking to your destination.

...You can put some more push into it when riding a bike if you're running late, but you cant exactly tell the driver to step on it...

...Surely there must be a reason why people choose to take the bus..over cycling

Bus/Train esp. Round cambridge is warmer, no?

and +1 about more push,

150mi/week keeps me fit, 15mi each way, 50mins, not pushing it
(yeah i'm geared for it) it also is really relaxing, and most of all, time to think
which is definately a +1

I love cycling to work (and do so 90% of the time) - but we have no shower here, so although it takes half the time of public transport, i end up sat in a bathroom trying to curb my out of breathness/sweatyness. Then proceed to wash my pits in a tiny little sink, get changed, and wack a little gel in my hair (for the ladies) :D - this basically makes public transport a more viable option as cycling saves me minimal, to no time. However, Cycling ftw. Buses suck balls!

I love cycling to work (and do so 90% of the time) - but we have no shower here, so although it takes half the time of public transport, i end up sat in a bathroom trying to curb my out of breathness/sweatyness. Then proceed to wash my pits in a tiny little sink, get changed, and wack a little gel in my hair (for the ladies) :D - this basically makes public transport a more viable option as cycling saves me minimal, to no time. However, Cycling ftw. Buses suck balls!

...and thus, that why it took me a good hour to do 11 miles! no sweaty armpit let alone out of breath.

I find it impossible to take it easy on a/the bike, although that doesn't mean I'm fast. But it does make me glad to have a shower on arrival at work.

The -ve there is that I get dressed and undressed twice going to and returning from work, which makes the short commute take about the same as the unrelaible buses.

But the +ves are all listed above, plus being fully awake when starting work and everyone thinking you're well hard.

can't smoke on public transport

can't drink aswell

I cycle to work so I don't feel guilty about taking the lift at work.

hahaha that's quite funny because I've had hints that someone as "fit" as me should take the stairs and not crowd the lifts!

i love the morning ride to work.

going on the tube in rush hour you have to put you're face in someones armpit...
theres no going there on my bike..

i cycle to work because its cheap and keeps me fit

i like not having to rely on anyone else. when my bikes are out of action i feel like ive lost my freedom, and walking is terribly slow and boring.

i hate paying for a slow boring journey when i could be out enjoying myself on my bike. if im late i can just ride faster.

i really enjoy riding after work as its a real stress reliever.

i like the fact i can eat endless amounts of food and still be rail thin.

i work in a pub so i can get pissed and still get home quickly.

i dont know about it being cheaper. it probably is, but i still spend a fair amount on my bikes, but it doesnt bother me becuase bikes are my hobby.

i doubt sitting on the tube can reach your heart rate to 190bpm with some serious adrenaline rush*

*unless you're running from wagon to wagon, away from someone trying to stab you.

I cycle to work, to stay nice and slim.

I'd hate to get fat.

I do it for the kicks. I like riding my bike.

My co-workers hate me. I'm bouncing off the walls by the time they get to work.

I leave early to avoid the rush and then sit at the coffee shop below the office have a couple of double espressos (the only time I drink coffee) for brekkie, answer emails, check bike stuff on ebay (you find bargains early in the morning) and surf the forums.

When I get to the office I'm firing on all cylinders.

i like not having to rely on anyone else. when my bikes are out of action i feel like ive lost my freedom, and walking is terribly slow and boring.

i hate paying for a slow boring journey when i could be out enjoying myself on my bike. if im late i can just ride faster.

i really enjoy riding after work as its a real stress reliever.

i like the fact i can eat endless amounts of food and still be rail thin.

i work in a pub so i can get pissed and still get home quickly.

i dont know about it being cheaper. it probably is, but i still spend a fair amount on my bikes, but it doesnt bother me becuase bikes are my hobby.

I completely agree with this.

People hate me because I eat so much and never put on weight. In fact, if I don't regularly eat lots, I start to lose weight - almost have to make a point of eating twice as much as anyone else.

My trip to work:

• drive: 40 mins, 22 miles
  
• train: 40 mins + 20 mins walk total
  
• ride: 70 mins, 18 miles
  
  

The extra time spent on the bike is worth it; less negative stress, shower at work, keep fit, feel good, save about 500 quid a year in fuel for the car, not including other wear and tear. That saving reinvested in bikes of course, but i'd probaby spend money on bikes anyway so still save money. Commuting justifies money already spent, gives me a buzz, get fresh air, and channels road and office related frustration into straight line speed in a way that's not as dangerous or likely to get me a fine as driving a car.

i like not having to rely on anyone else. when my bikes are out of action i feel like ive lost my freedom, and walking is terribly slow and boring.

i hate paying for a slow boring journey when i could be out enjoying myself on my bike. if im late i can just ride faster.

i really enjoy riding after work as its a real stress reliever.

i like the fact i can eat endless amounts of food and still be rail thin.

i work in a pub so i can get pissed and still get home quickly.

i dont know about it being cheaper. it probably is, but i still spend a fair amount on my bikes, but it doesnt bother me becuase bikes are my hobby.

And the buses in Cornwall are bloody expensive!

I'm going to attempt to be objective here:

Cons:

Rain.

Lorries.

General upon-arrival sweatiness; there's no way I'd be able to cycle in if I couldn't shower when I got there.

Tiredness - a cross-town commute, whilst enjoyable, can get pretty tiring by the end of the week, especially if you're doing long and intense hours in-between the riding.

Clothes. I'm fortunate to be able to work in clothes that are back-packable, but if you're in a suit everyday I imagine it gets a little more complicated.

Fear of 'Cycling in London'; some people just aren't very comfortable on bikes. Or they're fat. Or both.

• I'd add when you have alot to carry / alkward stuff. Lots of things are easier to move on public transport.
  
  

If you are catching a train from central London on to somewhere else, then unelss you are well outside of peak hours you can't get a bike on board.

Being able to read a book.

A couple of panniers (I know not cool) can carry loads of stuff, taking something large on PT @ rush hour is just a pain.

Regarding rain. It's raining

1. Shower, dressed, walk to bus/tube stop, wait - getting wet. Get on full damp tube, get off, walk to work, sit down in same clothes.

2. Get up, out on bike, get wet, shower, clean dry clothes, sit down

I know what I prefer

If I didn't cycle to work I'd really be a bit stuck when I got to work.

But you only do about 5 miles a day round the West End. And you'd probably be quicker on foot.

I live 15 miles from work(at the moment), trains are one an hour - only four on a sunday, busses do not go to where I work!

I ride there and back, on my fixie and love it! Waistline is great, and you should see the amount of cakes I eat :)

Forgot to add - I could drive but would take me an extra 30mins cuz of traffic through Edinburgh.....

Riding to work is great. I get to do something I like doing as part of my everyday routine.