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In what ways can WoJ be a useful group for cyclists?
"Kathy" wrote: Resound wrote: "Kathy" wrote: And as soon as I get more confidence and a bit more fitness (but mainly confidence!) I will be riding to/from a couple of days a week and seeing whether I can work it up from there... It's something to investigate over these holidays - whether I CAN ride the distance to work or not! How far is it? Hmmm... the very non-commital answer from Dave is about 9k... Basically, hasn't actually been measured yet... Will let you know in a few weeks! After viewing the video of the cycling scene in Copenhagen (see http://www.vejpark.kk.dk/byenstrafik/cyklernesby/uk/) last Sunday I got motivated to ride to work. It's 10 kms, but no suitable showers or lockers at work, so I haven't been commuting. But I decided if all those people in Copenhagen can cycle in their work clothes I'll try it too. So far this week I've ridden 3 days, one day (Mon) with rain both ways, and one got rained on in the morning. But it's been a ball. Takes 5 mins longer than driving (30 mins) and I get to work sooooo much happier because I don't have to sit fuming in a traffic jam. My commute goes though either Mitcham/Whitehorse Rds or Springvale/Whithorse Rds, listed as two of the seven worst congestion points in the Age last week. The secret to cycling in work clothes and not getting too sweaty and dishevelled is to ride just a little bit slower, and allow a suitable cool-down coast for the last kilometre or so. The only thing I changed was my shoes and socks, and on Mondays downpour I made good use of the Mont Hammerhead jacket, overpants and overbooties. I stayed dry and enjoyed the ride in the rain. It was so good that I intend to continue this when I get back after the holidays. I have also picked up a pair of the Ground Effect Ranchslider cycling trousers that I think will be good enough to wear at work. They have a lined seat, velcro tabs to cinch up the ankles for cycling, and are quick drying. So Kathy you can ride the distance so give it a go. Cheers Peter |
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In what ways can WoJ be a useful group for cyclists?
Peter Signorini wrote: "Kathy" wrote: Resound wrote: "Kathy" wrote: And as soon as I get more confidence and a bit more fitness (but mainly confidence!) I will be riding to/from a couple of days a week and seeing whether I can work it up from there... It's something to investigate over these holidays - whether I CAN ride the distance to work or not! How far is it? Hmmm... the very non-commital answer from Dave is about 9k... Basically, hasn't actually been measured yet... Will let you know in a few weeks! After viewing the video of the cycling scene in Copenhagen (see http://www.vejpark.kk.dk/byenstrafik/cyklernesby/uk/) last Sunday I got motivated to ride to work. It's 10 kms, but no suitable showers or lockers at work, so I haven't been commuting. snip So Kathy you can ride the distance so give it a go. Cheers Peter Thanks Peter - I will! |
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In what ways can WoJ be a useful group for cyclists?
On 2005-09-17, Peter Signorini wrote:
The secret to cycling in work clothes and not getting too sweaty and dishevelled is to ride just a little bit slower, and allow a suitable cool-down coast for the last kilometre or so. The only thing I changed was my shoes and socks, and on Mondays downpour I made good use of the Mont Hammerhead jacket, overpants and overbooties. *fx: light bulb* There's an excuse for buying a drysuit for my diving! Cycling to work in the rain, with work clothes underneath! -- My Usenet From: address now expires after two weeks. If you email me, and the mail bounces, try changing the bit before the "@" to "usenet". |
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In what ways can WoJ be a useful group for cyclists?
"Peter Signorini" writes:
The secret to cycling in work clothes and not getting too sweaty and dishevelled is to ride just a little bit slower, and allow a suitable cool-down coast for the last kilometre or so. Exactly right. I should have remembered to mention that. Coasting nice and easy lets you cool down and the breeze dries excess perspiration if there is any. I don't know what you do if the last 500m to kilometre is uphill... ;-) Luckily, I don't have to worry about that! :-) David -- David Trudgett http://www.zeta.org.au/~wpower/ "I do not understand the squeamishness about the use of gas. I am strongly in favour of using poisonous gas against uncivilized tribes." -- Sir Winston Churchill |
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In what ways can WoJ be a useful group for cyclists?
David Trudgett Wrote: "Peter Signorini" writes: The secret to cycling in work clothes and not getting too sweaty and dishevelled is to ride just a little bit slower, and allow a suitable cool-down coast for the last kilometre or so. Exactly right. I should have remembered to mention that. Coasting nice and easy lets you cool down and the breeze dries excess perspiration if there is any. I don't know what you do if the last 500m to kilometre is uphill... ;-) Luckily, I don't have to worry about that! :-) Hold on to a tram? -- sinus |
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In what ways can WoJ be a useful group for cyclists?
"Stuart Lamble" wrote in message ... On 2005-09-17, Peter Signorini wrote: The secret to cycling in work clothes and not getting too sweaty and dishevelled is to ride just a little bit slower, and allow a suitable cool-down coast for the last kilometre or so. The only thing I changed was my shoes and socks, and on Mondays downpour I made good use of the Mont Hammerhead jacket, overpants and overbooties. *fx: light bulb* There's an excuse for buying a drysuit for my diving! Cycling to work in the rain, with work clothes underneath! Ooh yes! That way you can save all that lovely sweat from the spectre of evaporation! Mmmm, squidgy. |
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