Originally Posted by
3CDesign
Hello folks im trying to find a problem area with commuting by bicycle. Any info would help me greatly. This information will be used in my Senior Thesis.
Interview Questions
1. Do you own a Traditional Briefcase? If yes, do you carry it when you commute to work?
- No. I have used a nice back pack to hold my laptop, files, etc. I use it mostly for airports but also when commuting if I need to.
2. What means of document transportation do you use?
- My backpack if physical, else a thumb drive.
3. Are there any faults with today’s methods of bringing items from home to work?
- I rarely do it as I have access to my work files from my home. Only when I have a physical document is it an issue and I use that backpack. Sometimes an overkill but it works.
4. When commuting by bicycle do you carry items on your person?
- Cell phone, mp3 player for when I am away from humans.
5. Does your job offer a locker or changing area?
- No locker. I have to use a local rec center to shower, etc. I have an office so I can change when I get there from the rec center.
6. How do you feel after riding your bicycle to work/home morning/afternoon?
- Once I'm in shape I really enjoy it.
7. What do you think would improve with your current methods of carrying gear pro’s and con’s?
- If I found a good handlebar mounted way to carry my phone and mp3 player. I'm sure those exist though I have not looked for one. I've been meanind to do that.
8. What is the atmosphere inside the boardroom?
- Friendly and business like. I am on our leadership team so it usually goes how I want it to go.
9. Do you bring your current means of document transportation into the boardroom?
- No. I usually project documents against a screen and only rarely use physical documents.
10. What is the preferred means of carrying documents/work into the boardroom where you work?
- Either a stack all by themself if they are going to hand them out of put them in a folder to contain until they are needed.
11. What are business people wearing to work when they commute?
- I don't know of more around me but I wear whatever is needed for the ride. I then shower and when I get to work I wear my normal business clothing.
12. How these methods affect commuting by bicycle?
- I have to prepare ahead to ensure I have clothing at work. If I don't I would either skip that day's ride or fold it all up and put it in my work backpack.
13. Do you notice any trends within the cycling commuters?
- I'm the only one around here (my work) so I don't interact with others except on this forum.