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My problem with riding my bike to the office is that I arrive all sweaty. I can change my T-shirt (I don't have to wear a suit), but I'll still smell afterward

• notauser 16y ago
  Thanks to the London bike scheme I can now take a bike home in the evening without having to ride one to work in the morning. A similar scheme would be great in Manhattan, the rides between a lot of high density places (including Brooklyn and Manhattan) are pretty short. At 70k people per square mile they could put in a bike pick up/drop off point on every block. Plus it might give them enough critical mass to shut off some lanes as cycle paths.
• grk 16y ago
  The more you use your bike, the less tired you will be after your commute. It took me ~6 months to go from really sweaty after 7km to barely breaking a sweat. Just keep in mind that you have to take off some of your clothes on the way once you warm up.
  • csytan 16y ago
    Some more tips: - Proper clothing (e.g. dry fit) which helps sweat evaporate faster - Using a more efficient road bike if you're currently riding a mountain/hybrid bike - Pedaling at a lower gear, and higher cadence - Properly inflated tires - A bag with mesh back support, so your back doesn't get all sweaty.
• city41 16y ago
  Showers at work are helpful. In the morning i just wake up, throw on my bike clothes and go, and finish my morning routine once at work.