Afternoon all,
been lurking around since Sept/Oct but only just got around to registering and posting today. Would just like to say a big thank you to everyone on this forum as I've found so much useful info on here.
I bought a bike to use for part of my daily commute (bike, train, bike) through my company's C2W scheme last year - just before they cancelled it luckily! I bought the bike and quite a bit of gear and so far have been very happy with it (although I must admit that I went back to the bus when the weather turned last year).
A couple of questions if I may:
1) How do you make yourself take the bike when you look out the window and it's pouring down or windy in the morning ? I imagine this is the eternal question and everyone has a different opinion but I just can't seem to make myself do it - is it because the bus is always another option for me ?
2) I carry my laptop in a rucksack to and from work - are the Hi-Vis waterproof covers any good ? I've seen mixed reviews and although I think they are quite expensive for what they are, I kind of feel as though I should have one rather than covering up the hi-vis jacket with a black bag.
Thanks in advance.
been lurking around since Sept/Oct but only just got around to registering and posting today. Would just like to say a big thank you to everyone on this forum as I've found so much useful info on here.
I bought a bike to use for part of my daily commute (bike, train, bike) through my company's C2W scheme last year - just before they cancelled it luckily! I bought the bike and quite a bit of gear and so far have been very happy with it (although I must admit that I went back to the bus when the weather turned last year).
A couple of questions if I may:
1) How do you make yourself take the bike when you look out the window and it's pouring down or windy in the morning ? I imagine this is the eternal question and everyone has a different opinion but I just can't seem to make myself do it - is it because the bus is always another option for me ?
2) I carry my laptop in a rucksack to and from work - are the Hi-Vis waterproof covers any good ? I've seen mixed reviews and although I think they are quite expensive for what they are, I kind of feel as though I should have one rather than covering up the hi-vis jacket with a black bag.
Thanks in advance.