What is your job?
#177
A) Law student
B) 1 mile :-)
C) Don't ride enough distance to get a sweat on!!! Arrive in perfect condition for lectures!
D) At uni on some bike railings
E) Over a year now - I ride all the time though and have done for many years
F) Part-time - sometimes I walk!!
B) 1 mile :-)
C) Don't ride enough distance to get a sweat on!!! Arrive in perfect condition for lectures!
D) At uni on some bike railings
E) Over a year now - I ride all the time though and have done for many years
F) Part-time - sometimes I walk!!
#178
Member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: Vilnius, Lithuania
I plan to quit using these cancer sticks as soon as they start cycling.
Well, it is Monday in this part of the globe...
I mean I PLAN to quit smoking after at least one half of my partners gets out of their cages period
Well, it is Monday in this part of the globe...
I mean I PLAN to quit smoking after at least one half of my partners gets out of their cages period
#180
He drop me
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11,664
Likes: 13
From: Central PA
Bikes: '03 Marin Mill Valley, '02 Eddy Merckx Corsa 0.1, '12 Giant Defy Advance, '20 Giant Revolt 1, '20 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1, some random 6KU fixie
A) Occupation - Project and Product Engineer for a Medical Ultrasound company
B) Commuting Distance - 7.43 miles round trip
C) When at work I a) shower b) change clothes/clean up c) don't change clothes and hope for the best/clean up - b most of the time but a is availible if needed. Also C at times as well. All depends on the weather.
D) Where bike is parked - in my office or the vacant office next to mine
E) Number of years commuting - just got back on the bike after several years so have only been riding to work for a couple of months
F) Year-round/part time commuter - I am going for year round but will only ride when dry. I can do cold (so far cold has been mid 30s and I can go colder) but am not going to do wet.
B) Commuting Distance - 7.43 miles round trip
C) When at work I a) shower b) change clothes/clean up c) don't change clothes and hope for the best/clean up - b most of the time but a is availible if needed. Also C at times as well. All depends on the weather.
D) Where bike is parked - in my office or the vacant office next to mine
E) Number of years commuting - just got back on the bike after several years so have only been riding to work for a couple of months
F) Year-round/part time commuter - I am going for year round but will only ride when dry. I can do cold (so far cold has been mid 30s and I can go colder) but am not going to do wet.
#181
cut my gas use in half
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 324
Likes: 1
From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: walmart beater, Dahon boardwalk, A bike, schwinn tandem
A) mental health worker
B) 16 miles, mostly lite rail, actually ride 45 miles per week
C)When at work I don't change unless i get wet in the rain
D)bike is parked on bike rack outside
E) currently 2, have done 2 or 3 year stretches 4 or 5 times in my life
F) Definately year round.
B) 16 miles, mostly lite rail, actually ride 45 miles per week
C)When at work I don't change unless i get wet in the rain
D)bike is parked on bike rack outside
E) currently 2, have done 2 or 3 year stretches 4 or 5 times in my life
F) Definately year round.
#182
cut my gas use in half
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 324
Likes: 1
From: Sacramento, CA
Bikes: walmart beater, Dahon boardwalk, A bike, schwinn tandem
Originally Posted by jeremyb
A) Occupation---Case Manager for a non profit group (like a social worker)
jeremyb
jeremyb
where do you work? I work for Consumers' Self-Help Center, South.
#183
A) Occupation
- Technical Writer/Business Analyst
B) Commuting Distance
- 24 km round trip
C) When at work I a) shower b) change clothes/clean up c) don't change clothes and hope for the best/clean up
- Shower, change clothes, do hair, makeup... there's a gym at work where I have a locker to stash all my stuff
D) Where bike is parked
- It hangs on a bike rack in a gated parkade, but I still put 3 locks on it
E) Number of years commuting
- 3
F) Year-round/part time commuter
- Year round, fair weather - if it's rainy in the morning, I don't ride - living in Vancouver, that means I ride about twice a week in the winter, 4 or 5 days a week in summer
- Technical Writer/Business Analyst
B) Commuting Distance
- 24 km round trip
C) When at work I a) shower b) change clothes/clean up c) don't change clothes and hope for the best/clean up
- Shower, change clothes, do hair, makeup... there's a gym at work where I have a locker to stash all my stuff
D) Where bike is parked
- It hangs on a bike rack in a gated parkade, but I still put 3 locks on it
E) Number of years commuting
- 3
F) Year-round/part time commuter
- Year round, fair weather - if it's rainy in the morning, I don't ride - living in Vancouver, that means I ride about twice a week in the winter, 4 or 5 days a week in summer
#184
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 130
Likes: 0
From: The wilds of NW Ontario
Bikes: 2007 Salsa El Santo / 2004 Salsa La Raza / 1998 Gary Fisher Wahoo
A) Occupation
Manager, Employee Communications
B) Commuting Distance
15 km (round trip)
C) When at work I a) shower b) change clothes/clean up c) don't change clothes and hope for the best/clean up
Change clothes/clean up
D) Where bike is parked
In a rack right below my 2nd floor window (I had my post and seat stolen in August, so now I bring it up)
E) Number of years commuting
1+
F) Year-round/part time commuter
Year-round with conditions: No standing snow or slush, downpour in the morning (keeps my wife happy). Cold doesn't bother me!
Jason
Manager, Employee Communications
B) Commuting Distance
15 km (round trip)
C) When at work I a) shower b) change clothes/clean up c) don't change clothes and hope for the best/clean up
Change clothes/clean up
D) Where bike is parked
In a rack right below my 2nd floor window (I had my post and seat stolen in August, so now I bring it up)
E) Number of years commuting
1+
F) Year-round/part time commuter
Year-round with conditions: No standing snow or slush, downpour in the morning (keeps my wife happy). Cold doesn't bother me!
Jason
#185
I work customer service for a dotcom
my new pad is 4,700 feet from my office, 3,000 if I cut through empty lots!
When I arrive, I don't change clothes, but have spare clothes at my desk
My bike is parked in storage closet near office
Commuting 1 year
Year round, unless I feel like walking!
-ceil
my new pad is 4,700 feet from my office, 3,000 if I cut through empty lots!
When I arrive, I don't change clothes, but have spare clothes at my desk
My bike is parked in storage closet near office
Commuting 1 year
Year round, unless I feel like walking!
-ceil
#186
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 535
Likes: 0
From: The Land of Oversized Mice and Anteaters
a) Electrical Engineer
b) ~16 miles one way
c) I clean up and change clothes, sometimes shower (if it's a warm day)
d) The bike is parked in my cube
e) <6 months
f) year-round - I'm in SoCal, so not much bad weather to brave
b) ~16 miles one way
c) I clean up and change clothes, sometimes shower (if it's a warm day)
d) The bike is parked in my cube
e) <6 months
f) year-round - I'm in SoCal, so not much bad weather to brave
#187
A) (Dare I say it?) Traffic Engineer
B) 13.5 km each way
C) I change clothes and clean up
D) Parked in the stairwell on the way up to the office (That may change with onset of winter. I've been speaking nice to the landlord... hopefully, they let me keep it there!)
E) About 6 months of REAL commuting.. I used to Bus-Bike with about a 5-10 min ride on each side.
F) I'm shooting for a year-round!
B) 13.5 km each way
C) I change clothes and clean up
D) Parked in the stairwell on the way up to the office (That may change with onset of winter. I've been speaking nice to the landlord... hopefully, they let me keep it there!)
E) About 6 months of REAL commuting.. I used to Bus-Bike with about a 5-10 min ride on each side.
F) I'm shooting for a year-round!
#189
misses the city
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: Rockville, MD
Bikes: 2004 Bianchi Pista
A) web dev
B) ~5 miles
C) change clothes
D) covered parking just inside the parking garage
E) 6 months
F) at least four days a week year round. I'll let you know how that went come April.
B) ~5 miles
C) change clothes
D) covered parking just inside the parking garage
E) 6 months
F) at least four days a week year round. I'll let you know how that went come April.
#190
riding a Pinarello Prince

Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 2,409
Likes: 0
From: Downtown Toronto,Canada
Bikes: Pinarello, Prince and an FP5
Occupation: Building Superintendent
Commuting Distance: Zero-I Live and work in the building where I, live
When at work: my work clothes
Where bike is park: In My living room
Number of years Commuting: Zero
year Round/Part/time Commuting: Zero
here's the picture of my bike park in my living room, and here I am on a roller
Commuting Distance: Zero-I Live and work in the building where I, live
When at work: my work clothes
Where bike is park: In My living room
Number of years Commuting: Zero
year Round/Part/time Commuting: Zero
here's the picture of my bike park in my living room, and here I am on a roller
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"Racso", the well oiled machine;)
#192
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,959
Likes: 4
From: Davis CA
Bikes: Surly Cross-Check, '85 Giant road bike (unrecogizable fixed-gear conversion
A) Occupation
First grade teacher
B) Commuting Distance
12.5 miles each way, 2/3 straight flat road, 1/3 urban parkway
C) When at work I a) shower b) change clothes/clean up c) don't change clothes and hope for the best/clean up
I change unless I'm in a hurry then I just put on long pants over my cycling shorts
D) Where bike is parked
In my classroom, behind my desk.
E) Number of years commuting
one
F) Year-round/part time commuter
part time
First grade teacher
B) Commuting Distance
12.5 miles each way, 2/3 straight flat road, 1/3 urban parkway
C) When at work I a) shower b) change clothes/clean up c) don't change clothes and hope for the best/clean up
I change unless I'm in a hurry then I just put on long pants over my cycling shorts
D) Where bike is parked
In my classroom, behind my desk.
E) Number of years commuting
one
F) Year-round/part time commuter
part time
#193
Esspect 9
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: St Croix Virgin Islands
Bikes: Treck 4300
A) Occupation
Vibration Technician
B) Commuting Distance
8 Miles one way
C) When at work I a) shower b) change clothes/clean up c) don't change clothes and hope for the best/clean up
Change Clothes & clean up
D) Where bike is parked
Bike Rake outside main Admin
E) Number of years commuting
Working on 1
F) Year-round/part time commuter
Year round
Vibration Technician
B) Commuting Distance
8 Miles one way
C) When at work I a) shower b) change clothes/clean up c) don't change clothes and hope for the best/clean up
Change Clothes & clean up
D) Where bike is parked
Bike Rake outside main Admin
E) Number of years commuting
Working on 1
F) Year-round/part time commuter
Year round
#194
A) Occupation: Horticultural Scientist
B) Commuting Distance: 16-32 miles depending on day
C) When at work I don't change clothes and hope for the best
D) Where bike is parked: It stays with me; office, classes, field, greenhouses, etc...
E) Number of years commuting: 3 on, 1 off, 3 on
F) Year-round commuter, except when sick or sleepless for more than 24 hours
B) Commuting Distance: 16-32 miles depending on day
C) When at work I don't change clothes and hope for the best
D) Where bike is parked: It stays with me; office, classes, field, greenhouses, etc...
E) Number of years commuting: 3 on, 1 off, 3 on
F) Year-round commuter, except when sick or sleepless for more than 24 hours
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#195
Member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
From: Windsor Ontario Canada
Bikes: Norco and Devinci both are canadian made
a) Occupation Machine Operator (Ford Motor Co.
b) Distance 7 K
c) Showers with free towels and coveralls
d) Locked to bike rack with cameras watching.
e) Commuting for about 10 years on and off
f) Mostly year round
b) Distance 7 K
c) Showers with free towels and coveralls
d) Locked to bike rack with cameras watching.
e) Commuting for about 10 years on and off
f) Mostly year round
#196
A) Occupation Car Sales
B) Commuting Distance 15 miles
C) When at work I b) change clothes/clean up
D) Where bike is parked next to my desk
E) Number of years commuting 6 months
F) Year-round/part time commuter year round (newbie so... planning
)
B) Commuting Distance 15 miles
C) When at work I b) change clothes/clean up
D) Where bike is parked next to my desk

E) Number of years commuting 6 months
F) Year-round/part time commuter year round (newbie so... planning
)
#197
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by campkev
A. Nurses Aide/student (2 weeks till RN
)
B. 12-13 miles round trip.
C. Shower @ work.
D. Park inside a utility closet.
E. Not too long.
F. Winter won't work too well. We get really violent winds in the winter.
)B. 12-13 miles round trip.
C. Shower @ work.
D. Park inside a utility closet.
E. Not too long.
F. Winter won't work too well. We get really violent winds in the winter.
A. Nurse Tech.
b. 10 miles one way
c. shower or wipes
d. locked on rack next to the secruity office.
e. 3 months, then stoped because its snowing.
F. damn winter.
#198
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 819
Likes: 1
From: phlia
Bikes: paratrooper, bullhead, cdale bad boy
A) Occupation - IT Manager (Head Geek)
B) Commuting Distance- 17 miles
C) When at work I b) change clothes and take a shower
D) Where bike is parked outside under cover from the elements
E) Number of years commuting - 15
F) Year-round/part time commuter - year round, but a bit less in the winter
B) Commuting Distance- 17 miles
C) When at work I b) change clothes and take a shower
D) Where bike is parked outside under cover from the elements
E) Number of years commuting - 15
F) Year-round/part time commuter - year round, but a bit less in the winter
#199
Gravel for Breakfast
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,486
Likes: 0
From: Inside my scabs
Bikes: Jake
Do: Graphic Designer
Go: 15 clicks (say, 10 miles)
Hi Jean: Shower
Where: Company has dedicated bike room with racks & lockers. Good company.
Years: 4
Seasonal: Heck no. Winter, summer, fall, spring, autumn. All of those.
Go: 15 clicks (say, 10 miles)
Hi Jean: Shower
Where: Company has dedicated bike room with racks & lockers. Good company.
Years: 4
Seasonal: Heck no. Winter, summer, fall, spring, autumn. All of those.
#200
No Rocket Surgeon
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,648
Likes: 6
From: Corona and S. El Monte, CA
Bikes: Cannondale D600, Dahon Speed T7
A) Occupation: Mechanical Engineer, stress analysis and machine design. I can also be a smart @$$, but that's an added service I provide for free.
B) Commuting Distance: 27 mi round trip. The 3:30AM morning 14.5 miles takes about 45 minutes. The 3:30PM evening 12.5 miles takes about 50 minutes. Go figure!
C) When at work I: Shave. Take a birdbath in the bathroom sink. Change into the sharp business casual clothes I brought with me in my panniers. I keep all my toilet items, towels and washcloths in my cube.
D) Where bike is parked : In my cubicle. My bike is blue, white and silver (company colors) and really gives my cubicle and inviting touch.
E) Number of years commuting: On and off after high school...about 30 years.
F) Year-round/part time commuter: I'm getting back to year round. We don't have seasons in So Cal.
B) Commuting Distance: 27 mi round trip. The 3:30AM morning 14.5 miles takes about 45 minutes. The 3:30PM evening 12.5 miles takes about 50 minutes. Go figure!
C) When at work I: Shave. Take a birdbath in the bathroom sink. Change into the sharp business casual clothes I brought with me in my panniers. I keep all my toilet items, towels and washcloths in my cube.
D) Where bike is parked : In my cubicle. My bike is blue, white and silver (company colors) and really gives my cubicle and inviting touch.
E) Number of years commuting: On and off after high school...about 30 years.
F) Year-round/part time commuter: I'm getting back to year round. We don't have seasons in So Cal.
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