Originally Posted by
non-fixie
Being a Dutchman I find BF threads on commuting always somewhat amusing.
In my country 90+ % of the bikes are used for daily transport. To shops, schools, workplaces, where-ever. Nobody ever changes into a riding costume, works up a sweat or showers after arrival. Morning procedure goes like this:
1. get up
2. get dressed for school / work / whatever
3. look at the weather
4. decide whether to take the bike / car /bus / train
5. leave
That would be the ideal thing to do but something tells me that the distance and topography in your country might differ from here. I'd find it pretty much impossible riding to work without breaking a sweat. It's 13 miles with 900 feet gain in elevation. Traffic does not allow you to toot around either. It's a very aggressive ride inbetween cars.
I'd love to just getting dressed and go. Please tell me if I'm wrong.