Hey guys,

I need your help. So for the past two years I have been commuting to school by bus which takes about 1 hour. Now 1 hour to do 7km is pretty stupid to me. Especially if I miss the bus and then I miss a portion of my first lesson which is not good ! I am an avid mountain biker, I absolutely love it. More specifically when I am carving up the trails at night using my eBay special headlights to guide me through the night. Anyway I have managed to get off topic here quite badly, back to it. So I have figured out that the ride will take me about 15-20 mins if I don't ride like how I usually ride (flat out on 1 wheel 80% of the time, on my face the other 20%). Now to you I may look like an idiot for not riding in the first place and I will have to agree with you EXCEPT these are the reasons why I didn't do it.

1. I look like a goose with my school bag on and formal uniform.
2. I perspire quite a bit.

I have decided I am ok with looking like a goose, however the sweating part is a bit of a problem. I don't really want to get to school smelling like a boiled horse. Tbh I really would love to ride, it would be a great way to get my brain going before the day starts. I live in South Australia in which winter feels like summer and summer feels like the sun. I'm about to go to school on Tuesday and I would love some tips on this. I know taking my time and riding slowing will probably be the answer to my problem but there are 5 year olds who are more mature than me. I want to commute by bike it seems so fun !

Thanks guys !