how do you feel you benefit from commuting to and from work?

[summerdays]

Time wise it is fairly predictable (though that often leads to me running late and having to rush to work ... since I know how long it will take). I'm absolutely no good at dieting (never ever have dieted), and I do like cakes and various other things that are bad for me. At least on the bike I work some of them off.

I can enjoy a pootle in the sunshine, or an exhilerating dash to the next set of lights in the city centre.

I think it is good for my mind to get a chance to switch channels and focus on a different thing, or to let it wander as I look at my suroundings.

I also get to interact with lots of other people - far more so than if I was in a car, a quick smile or good morning instead of being in an isolated box.

Yes the bike is good for me.

 

[defy-one]

My commute is 21 - 30 miles each way depending on which part of London I'm working in. I commute a couple of 3 times a week now depending on weather and if heavy stuff like a laptop is required in addition to my usual tools/manuals/CD's
In the car I think about everything and anything. Sit in traffic most of the way,instead of enjoying the horses available to my right foot. Watch life pass me by, look at cyclist and wish i was on my steed. I even think about the Installation I will be doing at the customers site (systems engineer)
On the bike, the day is basically 2 great big long rides with something called work in between. I am enjoying the great outdoors & feel invigorated. My weight for the first time is going down not up. I feel great,look great and I don't have to burden myself with life's worries, just ride ride ride ride ride :-)

 

[Sara_H]

Money saved is a big one. Also, I work in a city centre hospital - parking a car is virtually impossible, and public transport is scarce or non existant for some of my shift times.

My job is very stressful, but the day gets more or less pedalled away by the time I get home.

I'm fairly certain all the cardiovascular exersize can't be doing me much harm either!

 

[briantrumpet]

Edit: stationary

Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[Moodyman]

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Tiz okay Mr Smartypants.

 

[RedRider]

• I don't play pass-the-virus on buses or tubes.
• No drumming the wheel, stressing about how long it's going to take today.
• I'm cycling.
• I'm in control.
• I have a detailed knowledge of prevailing winds.
• my hair's blown naturally into a nice quiff.
• I'm awake and the blood's pumping.
• I can look at my bike throughout the day.
• I command the respect, admiration and bewilderment of colleagues.
• I get reimbursed - £20 a month! - for wear and tear on my bike.
• As with Where's My Beard, the stresses of a bruising job are blasted away before home.
• I don't lose fitness throughout winter.

 

[purpleR]

20 minutes longer in bed and home quick. And when I'm cycling regularly I always notice that my circulation is better and my feet don't get cold in bed.

 

[purpleR]

(clearly it's all about bed for me...)

 

[Miquel In De Rain]

I hate the tube,would rather cycle commute than catch buses also.

I change over for turns that start as early as possible so when I commute there are very few cars about although that isn't all the time.Not worried about getting out of bed early as I have been doing shifts for thirty years.

 

[400bhp]

Because I can.

 

[Bengarbage]

All the above, plus its quicker (only 6 mile each way) it fits in with my exercise regime, and i can stop for a pint or 2 and not feel guilty!!

 

[Miquel In De Rain]

20 minutes longer in bed and home quick. And when I'm cycling regularly I always notice that my circulation is better and my feet don't get cold in bed.

Doesn't male a lot of difference to me,I find I struggle with 9am/8am/7am turns but can get up easily at 2am for a 5am start..It's due to how well I sleep really.

 

[johnr]

After about a decade at it, I'm fitter than I've ever been (at nearly 60). I also don't get ill and it keeps my arthritis at bay.

AND you get to wear really weird clothing with aplomb!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Are you sure? Are there no railings nearby? Even a lampost would be better than a wheelie bin.
Try to find something immovable and make sure you lock both wheels (if they are QR) and remove anything like a computer or lights.

Also look for a security camera (if your workplace has one or the council CCTV) and try to put it somewhere that people will see someone trying to nick it.

Our bike rack at work is covered by a security camera, they nicked a bike from there a couple of months ago, the thief had his face covered, no chance of identifying him, I park my bike in a corner of the warehouse. I've been commuting that long now that its just part of my normal routine, I don't really notice the benefits.

 

[Drago]

The main benefit is the sheer enjoyment.

Everything else is nice, but is well and truly secondary.