Coworkers
Originally Posted by
bmthom.gis
I gotta say my coworkers are pretty awesome.
There was a crash/accident that killed a cyclist sorta-kinda out my way this morning and I started getting facebook messages from them asking if I was safe and sound…It's nice to know my coworkers got my back…
Originally Posted by
Fargo Wolf
That's awesome that your co-workers were making sure that you were Ok.
Originally Posted by
Harhir
Same here. They admire my bravery to ride to work on a bike. This is Texas and anything smaller than a truck is mostly not recognized as a worthy vehicle... lol...
After over thirty years of cycle commuting, I have gotten a reputation among my co-workers, and indeed numerous other people in the organization. When the news of my cycling accident on a Friday night made the TV news, many people have told me that even though no name was mentioned, they knew it was me. I got a lot of cards and support afterwards, and on returning to work.
My relationships at work are certainly enhanced by my cycling reputation.
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
… My cycling reputation, mundane as my cycling might be to the hard-core cyclists, is always a source of amusement and conversation with my friends and acquaintances; e.g. in bad weather, “You didn’t ride your bike today, did you?,” or at fancy social events, “Did you ride your bike here?.” Always asked with amusement and respect.
I in turn often ask people where they live, because invariably I have ridden in their neighborhood, and that question usually sparks an engaging converstion.
One of the nicest compliments I have received at work is that I am credible, and think my cycling reputation probably supports that image.