People who cycle to work

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

You can't really take that much or anything awkward or heavy in panniers though but you can take stuff strapped to a sack trucks on public transport.

having a shite at work reduces defecation during unpaid time and reduces my annual bog-roll bill by at least a half.

You could argue that this little treat is worth doing on your own time though.

Riding from Shepherds Bush to Camberwell... possible? The prospect of Vauxhall bridge doesn't really enthral me to be honest. Many a time have i've seen cyclists disapear down the side of a bend bus.

mate I live camberwell, work chiswick, so i'm past shepherds bush and then on a bit more each day...route is great and vauxhall bridge ok really...if you're SE beers anytime soon can compare notes...

i was forced onto the tube today as had to get an overland connection on the otherside of town. I feel dirty for it..

I cycle to work, to stay nice and slim.

Been out of work for a while then....? ;)

I cycle over taking public transport any time (which is what I do) but I have to say I used to read more when taking the tube...
Still doesn't make up for how expensive it is, and a waste of time.

Has anyone mentioned that our bikes don't stop working after midnight?

^or when there is half an inch of snow.

I know this is a "cycle to work" thread, but I'm interested to know what people would do if they had to attend some sort of black tie/smart suit event with no chance of getting changed on arrival.

I like to minimise my public transport usage but I think that would be inconvenient enough to warrant taking a bus, tube, or even a cab.

Ideally you need friends dotted around the city so you can cycle to their house, get changed then take a 5-10 minute walk to wherever you need to go (enough time to down a couple of cans? Get the party started early?)

Helicopter

On a serious note, I caught the Thames Clipper for the first time recently. Without doubt the best form of PT I've used over here. Its not crowded, reasonably quick and its nice to be on the river, particularly having not grown up in London.

I know this is a "cycle to work" thread, but I'm interested to know what people would do if they had to attend some sort of black tie/smart suit event with no chance of getting changed on arrival.

I like to minimise my public transport usage but I think that would be inconvenient enough to warrant taking a bus, tube, or even a cab.

Ideally you need friends dotted around the city so you can cycle to their house, get changed then take a 5-10 minute walk to wherever you need to go (enough time to down a couple of cans? Get the party started early?)

On the rare occasions I get invited to these events, I generally find an excuse not to go. Though I don't mind getting the occasional taxi if I really have to go to one.

You have to go: Black tie, smart shoes, rolled up trouser leg, oily hands, sweaty face and windswept hair

I've come to terms with my B.O, now it's time for everyone else to come to terms with it. Be it a wedding, job interview, funeral or hot date.

I know this is a "cycle to work" thread, but I'm interested to know what people would do if they had to attend some sort of black tie/smart suit event with no chance of getting changed on arrival.

I like to minimise my public transport usage but I think that would be inconvenient enough to warrant taking a bus, tube, or even a cab.

Ideally you need friends dotted around the city so you can cycle to their house, get changed then take a 5-10 minute walk to wherever you need to go (enough time to down a couple of cans? Get the party started early?)

that's easy, take a bike.

if the dutch can do it easily without breaking a sweat, so can we.

that's easy, take a bike.

if the dutch can do it easily without breaking a sweat, so can we.

Only really works if you only have to travel a mile or two.

You could argue that this little treat is worth doing on your own time though.

I can't get as vocal at work when I shit as I do at home.

When get plop down I want to cheer. This unfortunately is frowned upon in most work environments.

I know this is a "cycle to work" thread, but I'm interested to know what people would do if they had to attend some sort of black tie/smart suit event with no chance of getting changed on arrival.

I like to minimise my public transport usage but I think that would be inconvenient enough to warrant taking a bus, tube, or even a cab.

Ideally you need friends dotted around the city so you can cycle to their house, get changed then take a 5-10 minute walk to wherever you need to go (enough time to down a couple of cans? Get the party started early?)

I usually have my *man *go on my behalf

in the real world..If it requires a suit, I will do it, cycle slower and slip when I place my proper shoes where the clips are. If there is a chance of rain, I succumb to the *clapham omnibus

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If I had a job I would cycle to work, however I don't so I clocked up a nice 35 or so miles today.

What are your average speeds on your commutes? Mine is about 12mph

What are your average speeds on your commutes? Mine is about 12mph

My average speed used to be about 15-17mph on my commute, I tend to slow down when there is heavy traffic, and roundabouts at rush hour are not my favuorite places!

I catch the Tube in lycra. Bikes are for chimps and hippies without enough money for a Porsche.

I know this is a "cycle to work" thread, but I'm interested to know what people would do if they had to attend some sort of black tie/smart suit event with no chance of getting changed on arrival.

I like to minimise my public transport usage but I think that would be inconvenient enough to warrant taking a bus, tube, or even a cab.

Ideally you need friends dotted around the city so you can cycle to their house, get changed then take a 5-10 minute walk to wherever you need to go (enough time to down a couple of cans? Get the party started early?)

Teleport

You could argue that this little treat is worth doing on your own time though.

We have already covered this topic. In depth...

http://www.londonfgss.com/thread7838.html

I catch the Tube in lycra. Bikes are for chimps and hippies without enough money for a Porsche.

http://www.londonfgss.com/post430256-303.html