ride to work day 12/10/2011

[rdp_au]

I’d forgotten about it until my wife asked me last night if I was riding to work on Wed as it was ‘ride to work day’. No breakfast stops on my route, but I felt I should at least support the cause. Glad I did, as it was an excellent ride. Weather in Sydney is very pleasant, warm (ish, bit cold for the first few km), sunny, and light winds. There were lots of bikes on the road, certainly more than usual – plenty of people to chat with along the way. All the excitement must have inspired me, because I did a personal best time as well.

[Phil]

A few more bikes than usual on the PSP this morning. Enough to make me equal my speed record, for some reason I hate sitting behind pack even if they are only going 1-2 kmh slower than my natural morning speed - which is alot quicker than my afternoon speed

No brekkie for me either, I start at 7am so they all start a bit late for me.

[MattyK]

3rd year I've registered, and 3rd year in a row I've missed it... sick once, overseas last year and this year on leave with a new baby...

[jet-ski]

Was awesome - real coffee, BANANAS, yum yum! Free t-shirt from my health provider, free water bottle, bag of lollies from BWA. I am cheap and easily impressed

[Max]

Well done to everyone who was able to ride to work today, especially the newbies!

I'm still stuck at my desk at home. Sigh.

Max

[Sir Stinkalot]

BANANAS! ...... almost the equivalent of handing out gold bullion.

[Schmenz]

STOP!!!!

i have decided i am not a fan of this commuting thing...

i need lunch. i usually drive to get food as theres not much near us, so now i either starve or ride..

i dont want my pants getting all greasy from the chain so now i have to get changed, just to get lunch.. ergh.

[jet-ski]

Schmenz... what about some pants clips? or those reflective ankle strap things? or tucking pants into a sock?

[norbs]

I wanted to after it poured rain last year. Weather forecast was good. Woke up to this.



With the Round the bay ride on Sunday, I didn't want to risk a cold or bike damage today.

[Schmenz]

Schmenz... what about some pants clips? or those reflective ankle strap things? or tucking pants into a sock?

i dont have any ankle strappy thingos - i did consider using hair elastics! and then i remembered the butt pain the first time i rode my bike without knicks.. couldnt sit for a week!

so i lycra-d up.

so just to get lunch, not only did i have to cycle through the busy streets in the middle of the day, but in lycra in broad daylight.. eeek .

i apologise to the people of parramatta!

[hannos]

so just to get lunch, not only did i have to cycle through the busy streets in the middle of the day, but in lycra in broad daylight.. eeek .

i apologise to the people of parramatta!

oh I dunno.
I'm sure there are many other unsavoury sights to behold in Parra than a female cyclist wearing lycra

[jasonc]

Schmenz... what about some pants clips? or those reflective ankle strap things? or tucking pants into a sock?

i dont have any ankle strappy thingos - i did consider using hair elastics! and then i remembered the butt pain the first time i rode my bike without knicks.. couldnt sit for a week!

so i lycra-d up.

so just to get lunch, not only did i have to cycle through the busy streets in the middle of the day, but in lycra in broad daylight.. eeek .

i apologise to the people of parramatta!

time to carry your lunch to work

[teamdanby]

so just to get lunch, not only did i have to cycle through the busy streets in the middle of the day, but in lycra in broad daylight.. eeek .

i apologise to the people of parramatta!

oh I dunno.
I'm sure there are many other unsavoury sights to behold in Parra than a female cyclist wearing lycra

beats the hell out of what i have to see each day

did my normal ride to work but funny enoght i never do see another cyclist at 04:45 in the morning

also too early for breakfast and my work is full of slackers so nothing for me there just the pleasure of knowing what i'm doing while the other drive in those metal boxes

glad to hear so many people likeing their rides today

[Schmenz]

Schmenz... what about some pants clips? or those reflective ankle strap things? or tucking pants into a sock?

i dont have any ankle strappy thingos - i did consider using hair elastics! and then i remembered the butt pain the first time i rode my bike without knicks.. couldnt sit for a week!

so i lycra-d up.

so just to get lunch, not only did i have to cycle through the busy streets in the middle of the day, but in lycra in broad daylight.. eeek .

i apologise to the people of parramatta!

time to carry your lunch to work

just went and bought brekkie food and shower stuff etc and totally forgot the lunch food! epic fail! Although ill leave half my clothes here tonight so ill have more space in my bag tomorrow

[Lizzy]

i need lunch. i usually drive to get food as theres not much near us, so now i either starve or ride..

+1 on packing it in from home Frozen leftover soups/stews/curries etc are good, guaranteed no seepage (just need to wrap the container in a teatowel to keep the condensation off your clothes).

Good commute this morning, plus a breakky barbecue at work - woohoo!

[high_tea]

I was way too late for brekky or anything because of <insert lame excuse here>. I did ride, though. I think it's the first national Ride to Work Day where I've actually ridden to work, with one thing and another. TBH, I forgot it was on and wondered why there were a few more bikes around than usual. Hope everyone had a good ride...

[srl]

Rode in this morning with some colleagues, and we headed up to the breakfast at the Optus campus. A big thanks to all the Optus folks who organized it: bacon and egg rolls, flat white coffee, juice, bananas, all gratis. A microfiber towel as a gift, free bike checks from Renegade Cycles, free commuter maps from Bicycle NSW (I think) and even free back and neck massages. All much appreciated and a great vibe amongst the riders. I'm not connected with an of the organizations involved, but a big thanks to all of them.

[DavidS]

Got free brekkie and coffee and I reckon there were more bikes on the roads today.

Maybe we should follow this with Drive to work day the very next day and really try and clog the roads with extra cars so they know just how much we reduce the traffic.

DS

[loulou40]

I was the only participant of my work place for Ride to Work day 2010. Yesterday I was one of 11. It was great, our local Camden Bakers Delight provided a lovely breakfast for us. And best of all a couple of noobies suggested that we start a monthly ride to work. Great achievement for this area I reckon.

[jasonc]

Got free brekkie and coffee and I reckon there were more bikes on the roads today.

Maybe we should follow this with Drive to work day the very next day and really try and clog the roads with extra cars so they know just how much we reduce the traffic.

DS

great idea - should be floated with the bicycle organisation in your state. i'll be riding anyway

[kiso]

Rode to work as I do every day. Didn't see any other bikes on the way in, but I start work at 5am so that's no surprise.

It's good to hear stories of people commuting for the first time. It can take a few times to work the bugs out, what clothes to bring, remembering to pack lunch etc. It's worth sticking with it for a few weeks until it's a habit!