Biking to work

It's not fixed, it freewheels but yeah..

I just don't like the look of derailleurs or brakes which is why I want either a fixed gear track bike or one with the internal hub gears and run the cable up through the frame.

 

Nah...these days I just carry a phone.

I don't blow tires that often though. I kind of have my routes that are smoother riding.

 

Looked like a fixie to me too.

 

NICE. That'll cut some smarty pants asshole up.

 

I ride 5 miles to work during the good 9 months of the year in Boston. I have a cheap gym membership near work ($20/mo), so I shower there before work. For night riding, I have several very bright LED lights, in front, rear, and one on the helmet. I also put velcro reflective straps around my ankles.

For rain, I have a very lightweight high-tech raincoat that works pretty well. I also put fenders on the bike. Wind pants keep my legs fairly dry, too.

 

I'm planning on riding to school in the spring, but it's too fucking cold here to do it now. There is a gym there, so I figure on the particularly warm days I'll just go a bit early and grab a shower before class. You could also just get some sort of rain poncho that's made for cycling.

 

I would ride my bike but it seems there are just too many cars, I am sure I would die

 

I've been riding in Boston traffic for 40 years and I'm still alive.

 

that is something right there, cause Boston traffic is crazy..where do you live in Boston?, if you dont mind me asking..I used to live there for one year. I sold soft pretzels downtown on one of those carts..downtown crossing, state street, boston commons was a couple of my locations

 

Until very recently, I lived in funky Allston and rode my bike all over the city. It's only four miles from the harbor.

 

Very cool..Boston is a great city, but too cold for me right now..it was cold here last night and it was only 32 degrees and I was freezing

 

I get around occasionally on one of my bikes (I have a few) & just to feel the breeze & fresh air is so nice. Get to see more scenery at a slower pace than what you do in a car.

 

Around here, at rush hour (about 7:45-9:15am + 4:15-6:15pm), it's very satisfying to bike in Boston traffic, because you go soooo much faster than the cars.

Also, when I see a game at Fenway Park, I park my bike 3 blocks away. After the game, by walking to bike then biking, I think I get home before anybody else.

 

yeah , it can be a laugh when your on a push bike & a car beside you at traffic lights doesn't catch up with you again till the next set of lights. Especially if its a V8 lol

 

Hi, bicycle expert here. (Everyone in the Netherlands has a bicycle and use it to go to work).

a. You don't sweat. Unless you make a big effort and turn it into a race you won't sweat.

b. You wear a raincoat.

c. You won't get hit by a car, unless you don't pay attention.

d. You hand over your wallet.

 

Do you still reside in the 617


Hotwater

 

i would prefer doing everything we each can to promote the improvement of public transportation. biking and walking, wherever possible, are certainly preferable to creating and perpetuating a market for petrolium products.

 

I biked to work for about 6 weeks this past fall. It was about 40 minutes one way. I didn't really sweat that much except for my back, because I wore a backpack. One day it poured down rain and I was totally soaked, but most days were dry.

 

I bike commute for much of the year so I have the gear needed for for 3 seasons. In answer to your questions
a) what will I do about the sweat? bird bath in the bathroom

b) what about when it rains? raincoat - best to get zippered sleeves to help keep you from getting more wet from the sweat than the rain

c) what if I get hit by a car? tuck and roll! Your senses get sharpened when riding - don't wear headphones and keep a sharp eye out when making turns or in area where cars are parked next to curb. I have cycled for decades and the only two car incidents were car doors opening before I could stop in time.

d) what if I get held up (a real risk 'round these parts)? Keep your money rolled up inside your handle bars! And ride faster.

 

Not wearing headphones is good advice. I cringe when I see people riding on the road in downtown toronto with a bit set of headphones and no helmet.