simon.r
Person
- Location
- Nottingham
When I started posting here a few months ago I explained that my 'commuting' was mostly to and from my girlfriend's house - I've since found out that I'm probably more accurately described as a 'utility cyclist'. Although I've been a keen cyclist for decades this last few months have seen me using my bikes much more regularly as a direct result of being unemployed - cost savings and having the time were the drivers. I've enjoyed it hugely, getting slimmer, fitter and healthier in body and mind.
The good news is I've now been offered a job
The bad news, which isn't really 'bad' news, is that the job comes with a car and will involve a fair amount of travel, meaning utility cycling will be off the agenda, at least Monday to Friday.
I'm hugely relieved to know that I'll soon have a regular income again (well, to be fair I have a regular income now, but £65 a week JSA doesn't really go very far when your mortgage is £800 a month!), but I'll miss the regular cycling.
What my 'commuting' has shown me is that regular cycling is a massively good thing. If I take nothing else from my period on the dole it will be the determination to use my bike as much as possible in the future. That and an increased respect for those of you who commute day in day out. Chapeau!
The good news is I've now been offered a job

The bad news, which isn't really 'bad' news, is that the job comes with a car and will involve a fair amount of travel, meaning utility cycling will be off the agenda, at least Monday to Friday.
I'm hugely relieved to know that I'll soon have a regular income again (well, to be fair I have a regular income now, but £65 a week JSA doesn't really go very far when your mortgage is £800 a month!), but I'll miss the regular cycling.
What my 'commuting' has shown me is that regular cycling is a massively good thing. If I take nothing else from my period on the dole it will be the determination to use my bike as much as possible in the future. That and an increased respect for those of you who commute day in day out. Chapeau!