portlaunay Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 If so, how far and what's it like? Do you have access to a shower on arrival or are there public ones available? Do you ride in a group or alone? Is there somewhere secure for your bike during the day? Do you train/drive part way? Anyone use a folding bike and if so, what and what's it like? Might have to commute 20k to new job and would really like to ride it. I used to commute by bike in London so I'm pretty sure I can handle the traffic here, I just wondered about the experience of others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cow Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Don't commute by bike as its too far and I'm not that fit lol! Good on ya though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest curlywurly Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 I do every day and have done for the last 6 months, its about 9km, mainly on bike paths. Got access to a shower at work. Ride a racer as it's loads faster and better on the paths than my old mountain bike, love it and helps keep me fit. It means I've not actually even bothered to buy a car since I moved here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted May 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 I do every day and have done for the last 6 months, its about 9km, mainly on bike paths. Got access to a shower at work. Ride a racer as it's loads faster and better on the paths than my old mountain bike, love it and helps keep me fit. It means I've not actually even bothered to buy a car since I moved here too. That's pretty awesome. I just found out my new office will be just 10k away so I'm looking forward to a nice easy ride through winter. I can't afford a roadie ATM so I've just put skinnies on my MBK and it'll do for now. I'll be glad to give up the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest curlywurly Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 Enjoy, its the best way to commute and 10k is a nice easy ride too - I got my roadie 2nd hand off gumtree, loads cheaper, and I justified its purchase by not buying a car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda@no9 Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 My hubs does, Madeley to Midland. Shower on site when he arrives. he loves it!! about 20kms I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutnudger Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 My husband does. He does 37km each way from Roleystone to Perth CBD about twice a week on a road bike. Looking at upping that to 3 times soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Would love to but its a bit too far - 5500km Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutnudger Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Both me and my wife when we lived in London went to work on road bikes and we didn't have any issues but its not the same here I also ride a motorbike and you get no respect at all from any others road user, when I ride to work I stay off the road and use cycel paths they are normally very well mentained Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Would love to but its a bit too far - 5500km What's the matter with you man, surely that's a mere warm up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I also ride a motorbike and you get no respect at all from any others road user I'm surprised at how few bikers there are here. We get loads of Hog riders through Freo at the weekend but I hardly see anyone on sports bikes. Why is that? Fear of being trashed by bikies, or is it that the long straight roads just aren't any fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I'm surprised at how few bikers there are here. We get loads of Hog riders through Freo at the weekend but I hardly see anyone on sports bikes. Why is that? Fear of being trashed by bikies, or is it that the long straight roads just aren't any fun? Simples , 100km speed limit and no twisties as for the tractors yank junk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc Posted May 3, 2013 Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 I'm surprised at how few bikers there are here. We get loads of Hog riders through Freo at the weekend but I hardly see anyone on sports bikes. Why is that? Fear of being trashed by bikies, or is it that the long straight roads just aren't any fun? Sports bike riders are all out in the country avoiding speed cameras and enjoying some twisty roads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted May 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2013 Simples , 100km speed limit and no twisties as for the tractors yank junk I hear ya. There are some lovely roads south though. Some great twisty bits when we go out towards Dwellingup and further south but you gotta watch out for the Emu's and Roo's. Emu's are bonkers, the buggers chase you. I have to say, I really 'get' the Harley thing here. I hated them in the UK, just didn't see the point but cruising along the coast must be awesome. Some of the machines that come chugging through here sound amazing and when the gangs cruise through the kids go out and wave. (With one finger in their ear) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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