What do you wish existed for your commute?

[coyote]

Hills

[TJ_Relic]

Anti-leafblower Laws.

The grocery people to not stare at me funny when I say I don't need bags, just put it in the cart and I'll load it into my "vehicle."

+1 on working handlebar turn signals AND brake lights

I'm envisioning all of us with pedal-powered motorcycle looking things, with full dashboards, integrated radio and GPS, windscreen....and somehow magically lightweight.

Ok, realistically, I need a way to keep my Basil Panniers from getting into my spokes. Anybody have an idea?

[MomOnBike]

I LIKE my commute, and the way I have the bike set up. However:

I want a real bike rack (covered), a shower, or at least a place to freshen up a bit once I get there.

I want my Stuff to beep at me, or otherwise let me know if I'm leaving it behind. (You don't have to ask )

[BBsw]

I want my Stuff to beep at me, or otherwise let me know if I'm leaving it behind. (You don't have to ask )

I am sure I will be there too. I haven't forgotten anything yet since I have only ridden to work twice but...BUT...it will happen. Guaranteed! I will start procrastinating and not get my stuff together the night before and then end up forgeting important things like a bra/underwear or like ...pants. MY MAKEUP!!!! oh God. Can't go to work without my face on.

[TJ_Relic]

I want my Stuff to beep at me, or otherwise let me know if I'm leaving it behind. (You don't have to ask )

I'm just waiting for myself to forget my keys, and not realize it until I leave class and go to unlock my bike. It will happen. Except, of course, that would mean I forgot to lock my apartment. Maybe it won't happen. *fingers crossed*

[madscot13]

A really big shoulder sans intersections.

[Melalvai]

I'm just waiting for myself to forget my keys, and not realize it until I leave class and go to unlock my bike. It will happen. Except, of course, that would mean I forgot to lock my apartment. Maybe it won't happen. *fingers crossed*

That happened to me so many times. Now I carry my locks LOCKED. So I can't lock up my bike without a key. I keep spare keys in my office. Now, if I forget my key, I put my bike in the stairwell, run upstairs to find someone who has a key to my office, get my bike key out of the office, lock up my bike, and return the office key to its owner. It adds significantly to my commute time. And then I have to remember to put my spare keys back in my office the next day.

In my new office, my bike is just outside my cubicle. She doesn't need locked up any more. I still carry my locks locked, in case I need to go to main campus or elsewhere in town.

[JennyPi]

Hmm ... how about less high school-aged drivers on the road!!!! They're just as bad as those obnoxious, speeding F-250's. Not all high school drivers are bad, but I'm talking about the ones who roll around with the seat all the way back, all 4 windows down, weaving in and out of lanes during traffic hours. We need less, less, LESS!

I'm loving this thread. Now on my shopping list: Soma coffee cup, possibly the radio, and, most definitely, the WRIST BLINKERS! I'm excited about those.

[Tri Girl]

OK, so faster legs aren't something that can be done, but how about a bike lane on all the roads I ride on, or a multi use path where I don't have to deal with traffic at all?

Those blinkies are pretty nifty!

[malkin]

I want the valley to be exalted...or the hill made low.
Just a little bit until I'm stronger.

[mci021]

[QUOTE=rhyme;340045]
A) A cheap cell phone charger that clips onto my bike. I found one but it was like $90!

Fry's electronics sells a solar panel for about $30 that can be strapped to a bag or package carrier and produces enough charge to power an ipod or cell phone. I wouldn't reccomend it as the only way to charge your low voltage devices, but if you're in need of just enough battery life to get you home to your wall charger, it might do the trick. The down side is I don't know how long it takes to build the charge. It may be well beyond the amount of time you would normally spend on your commute.

[bikecanada]

I also want a bike signaling device in where I don't have to take my hands off my bike
Also, having a small bell that would fit on my road bike right near the shifters so that it's easier to reach

[7rider]

Personally, I'd like to see:

A) A cheap cell phone charger that clips onto my bike. I found one but it was like $90!
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Didn't even think of this until I saw another respond to your post.

I have and use an Energi-to-Go recharger that fits in my jersey pocket. I suppose it could fit into a saddle bag or Bento Box. Costs $20 and is available all over - from Best Buy to Home Depot.

[lph]

You ladies are commuter goddesses. I am ordering that music thingy as we speak, but I think the ubercool coffee mug doesn't ship overseas.

Ignore that. It does :-)

[Aggie_Ama]

I would like less motorists and more bikes. I do notice however that wearing a wrap over my shorts makes drivers nicer. It might be all in my head but I really think it is the skirt.