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发帖数: 19210 | 1 The Top Ten Excuses for not Commuting by Bike
10. I need my car for work.
Many transportation tasks could be handled equally well if not better on a
bike. Meet with your employer and see if your company might not benefit from
a more environmentally-friendly image if you conducted your business by
bike. Consider that many traditional tasks adapt well to cycling, whether it
's police work, meter reading, postal delivery, and so on.
9. I'd have to get up much earlier if I rode my bicycle.
You'd be surprised! Because of traffic in urban areas, cycling generally
takes less time than driving for distances of three miles or less, and about
the same time for trips of three to five miles. But even if your commute is
longer, 30 minutes of extra sleep won't be nearly as invigorating as an
early morning ride. You'll arrive at work alert and refreshed. Likewise,
your evening ride home should leave you more relaxed since you won't face
the aggravation of sitting in rush hour traffic. And you won't have to rush
off to an evening work-out to unwind. You'll already have accomplished that!
Also, don't forget your savings of time, money (and the environment benefit
) when you eliminate visits to the gas pump.
8. I'm out of shape.
If you leave yourself plenty of time and go at an easy pace, you'll find
cycling no more difficult than walking. As you ride more, you'll ease your
way into better shape, building fitness that is an integral part of your
schedule. If you have health problems, consult your family doctor for
suggestions on getting started.
7. I can't afford a special commuting bicycle.
You don't need one. Your old beater bike gathering dust in the garage will
suffice if properly adjusted and maintained, and it's less attractive to
thieves. If you have a recreational bicycle you can outfit it with a
lightweight rack and bag or use a fanny pack to carry necessary commute
items. With the fixed cost of operating an automobile at around 30 cents/
mile, the money you would save commuting by bicycle on an average 10 mile
round trip would buy you a $400 bicycle in six months time. (Not to mention
the health benefits or the savings to the environment.)
6. I have to dress nice for work.
Some bicycle commuters simply ride in their business attire – they seem to
command more respect from motorists. Most ride in casual or cycling clothes
and change when they arrive. You can carry your change of clothes in a pack
or in panniers on the bike or even transport them back and forth on days
when you don't ride.
5. There's no secure place for my bike.
There is probably a storage room or closet where your bike can be secured
behind a locked door. Maybe you can even take it to your office – what a
status symbol! Or check and see if parking is available in nearby buildings
or garages. Otherwise, fasten it to an immovable object with a U-bolt lock,
preferably where you can see it.
4. I can't shower at work.
Depending on the weather, you may not need a shower if you ride at a
leisurely pace. If you do, take a washcloth, soap, towel and deodorant and
clean up at the restroom sink. Or look for a public facility or health club
within walking distance of your workplace where you can shower. Then
encourage your employer to install showers where you work.
3. What if it's rainy or cold?
Start as a fair weather bicycle commuter – when the forecast is bad, don't
bike. Some people may conquer the elements and commute every day, but it
doesn't mean you have to. If you only ride when the weather report is
favorable, it will still make a dramatic improvement. The more you enjoy
bicycle commuting, the more you'll look forward to your daily ride. You may
eventually decide to invest in rainwear and cold weather gear so you can
commute year-round!
2. I'd have to ride in the dark.
Wear light colored reflective clothing, use a good lighting system and
choose a route that avoids major thoroughfares. There are a variety of bike
mounted lights that can help you see and be seen.
1. It's not safe to ride in traffic.
The fear of riding in traffic is often much greater than the actual danger.
Minimize risk by riding properly – visibly and predictably. In stop-and-go
traffic, a fit cyclist can generally keep up with the traffic flow, so it's
acceptable to maintain your place in the roadway. Hugging the curb invites
danger as cars try to squeeze past you. To help prevent injury always wear a
helmet. You can also reduce the risk of riding in traffic by using less-
congested secondary roads. You may travel a few extra kms, but you'll be
able to enjoy the ride, a worthwhile trade-off.
Source: This article was copied from a Web page by Arthur Ross, Madison (WI)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, who authored the article for the May
30th, 1997 Bike To Work Day.
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发帖数: 9040 | | f**********e
发帖数: 1994 | 3 俺从来不 shower。工程师就这味道，大家闻多了就习惯了，不高兴不要来找我加
feature。以后你还可以在 cube 里扣脚放屁都不会有人管。
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【在 i*********5 的大作中提到】
: The Top Ten Excuses for not Commuting by Bike
: 10. I need my car for work.
: Many transportation tasks could be handled equally well if not better on a
: bike. Meet with your employer and see if your company might not benefit from
: a more environmentally-friendly image if you conducted your business by
: bike. Consider that many traditional tasks adapt well to cycling, whether it
: 's police work, meter reading, postal delivery, and so on.
: 9. I'd have to get up much earlier if I rode my bicycle.
: You'd be surprised! Because of traffic in urban areas, cycling generally
: takes less time than driving for distances of three miles or less, and about
| i*********5
发帖数: 19210 | 4 台兄今天这么有闲？看见我给你找来的小老乡＂铁熊猫＂没？
我现在洗澡特别麻烦，还要转车。先把我自己的公路车藏办公室里，然后下楼取辆BIXI
骑到一公里外的积木。洗完澡换好衣服再骑BIXI回公司上班。所以偶尔出汗不多时间不
多时就把shower免了。
【在 f**********e 的大作中提到】
: 俺从来不 shower。工程师就这味道，大家闻多了就习惯了，不高兴不要来找我加
: feature。以后你还可以在 cube 里扣脚放屁都不会有人管。
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