Do you communte?

[zadok]

That's right, Wolf. I see fellow work mates fighting with umbrella's and trying to dash for cover and I just casually walk in to work.

[Ixion]

Heh heh... sounds exactly like my workplace.
"Bit wet out there, innit?"
- "Nah, I've got good gear, I'm drier than you!"
"Bit cold for on a bike..."
- "Nah, I've got good gear, I'm as warm as toast!"
"You're keen, riding on a day like this!"
- "Why?"

Yeah, it's funny, days when I bring the Whale to work, I usually arrive quite hot and sweating It's a hot bike, and there's bit of slow stuff at the end of the commute. So, with my think jacket I'm at least toasty warm by the time I get to work.

But so many people (themselves shivering !) say "Oh aren't you cold ?" "No too damn hot actually" "puzzled look - yeah anyway "

[Biff]

Since originaly posting this I must admit to having turned to the dark side. I no longer communte to work by bike as I have to drop the Bifflings off at school on route. However they're on holidays for two weeks from Monday, so the Biffbird will be allowed out again on school days again.

[Wolf]

That's right, Wolf. I see fellow work mates fighting with umbrella's and trying to dash for cover and I just casually walk in to work.

It's watching them sprint through the puddles and the water's splashing up inside their trouser legs - I actually cringe in sympathy. Meanwhile I'm lumbering along like the Michelin Man.

What to do, eh? Try to sprint and splash water up your legs (and fail to dodge the rain anyway) or walk sedately and get even more drenched with rain?

Or get with the programme and buy a motorbike and some decent wet weather gear...

[Ixion]

Since originaly posting this I must admit to having turned to the dark side. I no longer communte to work by bike as I have to drop the Bifflings off at school on route. However they're on holidays for two weeks from Monday, so the Biffbird will be allowed out again on school days again.

Ah, so you will be able to ride to werk on Ride To Work day. Good

[Lias]

Yep.. Ride to work every day, I only have a learners cage license so its pretty much my only choice.

I actually got into riding because I wanted to commute on a bike. Started commuting on a Street Magic on my learners cage license, figured out I <3'd riding and wanted something bigger and faster.. Got my leaners bike and a GN250, havnt looked back since. Got my restricted now and in a few more months my full.

Then I have to talk the bank mangler into letting me have 40k for a new Guzzi California EV :-P

[Wolf]

Then I have to talk the bank mangler into letting me have 40k for a new Guzzi California EV :-P

Look at his profile pic and work out whether the bank mangler would a) not trust him with a loan or b) be too scared not to give him one...

[James Deuce]

Look at his profile pic and work out whether the bank mangler would a) not trust him with a loan or b) be too scared not to give him one...

I opened his profile and screamed like a girl.

[Biff]

Ah, so you will be able to ride to werk on Ride To Work day. Good

Yep - I did notice the dates co-incided form your recent.
Wooohooo - I'm a real biker again.

I opened his profile and screamed like a girl.

Me too. I mean who on earth would pay good money for a Holden shirt?!

[Wolf]

Me too. I mean who on earth would pay good money for a Holden shirt?!

...........

[bkrwench]

I ride everywhere everyday, dont actually own a car on the rare occaision my bikes off the road for more than 24 hrs i borrow a mates car.
if i need to carry stuff tankbag or backpack.

[heavenly.talker]

Commuted for over 25 yrs on a bike,take the car for the last 9 yrs - when you've put in your 25 years day in day out,I'll let you stir me up about using the car...

Okay Motu, I'll take the bait...since you so politely asked...lol

Your joints starting to feel the weather are they mate?

[heavenly.talker]

My bike is my primary means of transport.
That said If I have an appointment that really needs a skirt or a hair style of some grandeur I will think about the car. Most times now I think sod it, pants and a rugged hairdo are fine!