First commute tomorrow!

[tantrumbean]

The famous office move got delayed time after time, but it looks like there is no further stay of execution, we are moving tomorrow and it means I'll start commuting by bike! I'm actually quite nervous, the whole thing is only about a 10 mile round trip, with the way there a very pleasant route mainly through the park...(the way home on the contrary is along main roads after 10pm, so not looking forward to that!)

In a way I'm looking forward to it, because it means I get some base miles in on a daily basis (even if it's only a measly 10) and it will be a nice way to clear my head after work, on the other hand it is a bit of a pain - currently I have a short 20min walk to work, which takes me through the town centre, so I can get bits of shopping, trips to the bank, library, etc done on the way. Now I have to ride to the sticks, take an extra set of clothes, etc. and am stuck with the rather infrequent busses if I can't ride for whatever reason....Also quite worried about the bike being locked up outside all day...

Heyho, it might be fun after all...Wish me luck!!!!

[lph]

Go for it! You'll have a blast once you get going

It helps if you set off one day a week or so to do those small errands (or just shop less, that's what I end up doing ), and plan accordingly, whether it's taking a bus that day or just schlepping a somewhat larger backpack. Lay out everything you'll need the night before, but don't pack it until the next morning, or you'll be second-guessing yourself all the way in.

It sounds like a lovely commute. You'll be wondering how you managed without. Lock your bike well, preferably a different place every day, remove any expensive lights, and just reckon that there is a small chance it will get stolen. Worrying is a waste of effort in the long run.

Take pictures, have fun

[sfa]

Good luck! Pretty soon that commute will be the best part of your day!

Is there any possibility of taking the bike inside with you? One of the VP's here bikes to work and just puts his bike in the storage/photocopy room for the day. I haven't gotten the nerve up to do that myself, but then, I don't feel especially nervous about locking my bike outside on the protected racks.

Sarah

[tantrumbean]

No chance of the bike coming in the building unfortunately, it's one of those grand new designs where they forgot to incorporate storage space completely. Plus, even in the old building (which wasn't even open to the public) one of the night staff took his bike in overnight when there was only 2 of them in the building, and one of the directors had a total hissy fit about that. So no, he'll have to stay outside...the racks are partially covered, so at least he's not completely exposed to the elements... Problem is he'll very likely be standing their on his own, nobody else on my shift is likely to cycle, which means if someone decides to nick a bike, it will be mine! (not that I would wish it on anybody else, but still...)

[LadyDian]

Well, how did it go?????

[twin]

Did you have fun on your commute today?