This is my third week manually commuting. The first week, I split the commute days between walking and riding. Sure, it's cold on a bike when it's 25* , but I was to my destination in 12 minutes vs 32-34 walk (you have to stop a lot at red lights in the city). I did not like the backpack, because riding generated a lot of heat and my back got moist. Last week it rained nearly every day, so I walked or walked/bussed. If it stops raining tonight, I'll take my Platy tomorrow. Or, whenever it dries out.
I received a couple of generous offers to try now-unneeded panniers and backpack/pannier combos, and I'm going to try the panniers, meeting generous person tomorrow for the hand-off. I already used Tom's bag in a bag suggestion and it worked well. I'll probably bring all my shoes/pants on day one and wear my shirts. John, I'll probably put th small saddle sack on the Homer to switch it up between that and Platy for long after work rides. The She-devil is great for in town, but I'd rather ride my Rivs for pure pleasure. Toshi, I invested in HexLox that BicycleBelleDingDing (Leah) recommended. I guess it's time to put them on! Emily and Ezree, I was really tempted by PoCampo's Bergen pannier, but got other offers, so will try local one. Bergen is practical and pretty. Perhaps I need another bike (not) to justify a Bergen purchase... I'll post a picture once the Platy is setup. I'm sure that come springtime, my commute home will be about 20 miles. Yea! On Monday, February 7, 2022 at 6:56:28 PM UTC-5 ttoshi wrote: > Panniers for sure, and I would recommend getting Pitlock(for wheels) > /pitstoppers (or equivalent) for the allen bolts so that you can feel > comfortable going in for a quick shopping trip without having your wheels > and saddle stolen etc (and not having to carry a bunch of cables with your > bike lock). I am lucky to be able to commute on my Cheviot at least a > couple times a week. > > Toshi > > > On Mon, Feb 7, 2022 at 3:48 PM KenP <krpey...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Roberta, >> Did anyone make a suggestion to develop a to-do/to-bring checklist? >> It took me a few months to develop a routine, gradually finding out what >> is needed for each trip and season. >> Your needs will vary. I have to remember my lights and to charge them >> the night before, my clothes, though I keep a set at my desk, water, bike >> tools, spare tube, lock and key, sun lotion, a magazine to read at lunch >> (and the bag lunch); we have to take our temperature at home before we can >> enter the office. Lots of things to remember. So, a list helps. >> Inevitably I will forget something. Just this week I forgot to bring a >> belt and now there's a new use for a bunch of Irish straps. >> Ken >> >> >> On Friday, February 4, 2022 at 9:33:29 AM UTC-5 Roberta wrote: >> >>> After living in the city for decades, my company moved its office and I >>> can finally bike or walk commute--just under 2 miles each way. I've been >>> varying my method based on the weather (I don't like riding in the rain, >>> snow or ice) and both are fabulous ways to start and end the day, >>> physically and mentally. Most of the ride is on streets with bike lanes. >>> I'll be riding one of my two step-through's--Platypus or She-Devil. I can >>> take the bike into my office. >>> >>> I like using a backpack for walking, but not sure about riding. What >>> do you use for a short commuter trips--backpack (current preference, not >>> not sure how hot I'll find it in the warmer months), pannier or saddle bag >>> (I have a Riv Small Saddlesack). I have rack or rack and basket on the >>> back of each bike. I'll be carrying lunch, a change of clothes and shoes. >>> >>> I have lots of lights and reflectors on the bikes. Any other >>> suggestions? >>> >>> Roberta >>> >> -- >> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >> > To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/95442206-08e8-4bfe-9113-e0afb9f1802an%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/95442206-08e8-4bfe-9113-e0afb9f1802an%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/3f455619-c18d-4695-9336-29f61c328785n%40googlegroups.com.
