Social Science

[G3CWI]

It's interesting that cyclists have a whole section here about commuting with an active thread about the days' ride. Hard to imagine any other commuter types doing the same. I wonder what makes cyclists so different? Are they a persecuted group seeking support in some way or are other factors involved?

 

[rich p]

Just a bunch of lonely, needy nobheads. Sad really.

 

[mark st1]

Just a bunch of lonely, needy nobheads. Sad really.

lol bit harsh.

 

[mark st1]

Its just another part of the social side of cycling for me. It can be a solitary world so its a good place to let of steam and chat to fellow commuters. Just like you would sat on the tube or a bus i suppose. Or maybe im just a needy nobhead. Im off to call the Samaritans.

 

[Moon bunny]

It seems strange to me that travelling further to work is seen as a virtue.

 

[ianrauk]

I certainly don't feel persecuted and certainly don't need support from others.
Though there are a good few handwringers on the forum who do feel persecuted and do want support.

I must just be a needy nobhead then

 

[fossyant]

Us commuters are the hard lot. Bloody weekend warriors... LOL. Now where is that hand to hold.....

 

[Flying_Monkey]

It's interesting that cyclists have a whole section here about commuting with an active thread about the days' ride. Hard to imagine any other commuter types doing the same. I wonder what makes cyclists so different? Are they a persecuted group seeking support in some way or are other factors involved?

Really? There are endless motoring forums, many of which have commuting threads and some threads specifically to complain about cyclists and pedestrians. There's Living Streets which mainly campaign for pedestrians, there are groups for train and bus users, both locally and nationally and probably quite a few of them have online and offline forums.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Everybody likes a good moan from time to time
Guess commuting gets more moans because once you set out by bike you need to get to your work - and back home too, hopefully.
While, if you are out for a leisure ride, you can change your plans anytime, it's a more relaxed state of affairs.

 

[classic33]

Travelled by bus & train to work at one stage. Got fed up of trying to make a one hour journey in two hours. Buses late, trains cancelled. Got fed up of having to put up with it so got on the bike instead. Took no longer. Got called nuts for doing it though.
If drivers never moaned about having to travel what would radio stations do with no "traffic situations" to report? How'd they cover the time used on these hourly reports in the rush hour?

 

[Kies]

Commuting into London takes 90 mins each way with traffic/accidents etc
Riding 22 miles on a hybrid/panniers/traffic lights ... Takes me 90 mins

No contest!

 

[G3CWI]

It can be a solitary world

I find cycling quite a sociable form of transport. Much more so than driving. I like to greet people that I see. Most even reply...

 

[Fnaar]

I like sponge cakes. That's why I'm here.

 

[snorri]

Hard to imagine any other commuter types doing the same.

You're doing too much cycling, you really must try to spend a bit more time exploring the world wide web.

 

[Archie_tect]

I'm still thinking how exciting one of FM's rail commute forums must be.... How was your day's commute?
Welll.... I got on the Paddington bound service at 7:38, four minutes late as usual.... stopped at the Highbury Junction for 3 minutes while the 7:42 Watford link passed- using the B847[C] carriages today....