Commute to Work Advice
Hi,
I have never commuted to work to date but would like to start but a little apprehensive to start.
I am after some advice from cyclist that might commute or ride in the city on good roads to use and or not use on my way in and my way out during peak traffic periods.
I live in the southern suburbs and will commute down the Veloway which is a no brainer but where to from here. I work on Unley Road, Malvern near Wattle Street so was considering Marion Road, Cross Road and Unley Road. My thought was they are wide roads with room for cyclists with little stopping hopefully required.
What should I be considering in my route planning?
Thanks
Paul
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Permalink Reply by Paul Mc on
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Thanks Ben I will try a couple of these routes, especially this one to see what feels safer, one might work better on the inward journey and another on the outer journey.
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Permalink Reply by durian rider on -
Im 35 and never had a license. I've lived all over oz and rate Radelaide as the best in the world as a city year round for a cyclist.
I used to commute from Reynella to Regency Pk before the velo way was built. I would just draft buses or trucks (not recommended) down South Rd to make the 32km commute a bit quicker.
Don't be a bike commuter if you're not ready to lean right out. ESPECIALLY if you got some hills in your commute. Make sure you keep the carb intake high + water so your immune system handles the extra training and absorbs it.
Leave a bit earlier so if you get a flat etc.
Nothing quite satisfying as passing traffic standing still. Just be aware of gaps opening up and sleepy drivers not looking for other road users aka cyclists. A niteflux red zone 4 is a good idea. ;)
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Permalink Reply by heather on -
durian rider, you must be a committed cyclist to have commuted 64km round trip, but especially on South Road!
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Permalink Reply by Phil Crick on -
Have you got access to a shower or are you having an "Italian Shower" (quick blast of deodourant) ?
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No showers at work unfortunately, I was thinking face washer and spray :-)
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Permalink Reply by heather on
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I read a post from a touring cyclist who learnt how to clean himself by squirting warmed water from a bottle at the 'whiffy bits'. If your quick wash does not work in summer, another idea I learnt when cycling and rough camping -- Johnsons baby wipes. Need only 2 for all over clean. Cheaper Target brand are OK for hand cleaning before a meal, but need many for a body clean.
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Permalink Reply by Tiny Avenger on -
Ugh heather - too much information! This discussion is heading in the direction of the annual "should I use chamois cream?" discussion (and the companion discussions: "if yes, which one?" And worse: "where do I put it?")
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Permalink Reply by Matt Brennan on -
I think if you used a mint scented chamois cream you could probably get away without a shower....even on a 40 degree day.
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Permalink Reply by Trent on -
the route i go Paul is Veloway - South Road - Right turn on to Quinlan ave - Left Turn on to Cashel. Follow this to the end which is Daws road. Right turn on to Daws - Left Turn on to Winston. Follow this to Cross road then right on to Cross road.
Apart from South road the streets are pretty quiet and the surfaces are great. couple of round abouts but plenty of room.
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