Other things to invest in:

decent lights.
reflective wear.
a good lock.

it is also a good idea to develop a strong sense of self-righteousness so that you can get that adreneline boost from shouting at motorists.

Cycling to work is great though, great way to wake yourself up for the day ahead.

My top tips would be:

Watch out for drivers turning left across you without indicating
Always always always always get a few feet ahead of the traffic when waiting at lights. If possible try to position your self in front of the traffic line so that when the lights go green they don't roar off and slam into as they drift across.

Oh, and get a rud bike

Posted By: Hertz van Rental on February 29th 2008 at 14:27:21

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I have decided to invest in a cheap push bike to ride from my hum to our new office... (General Chat) - Fierce Panda, Feb 29, 13:34:00
- Other things to invest in: (General Chat) - Hertz van Rental, Feb 29, 14:27:21
  - Buy a Gel Seat cover...your arse will thank you for it. (n/m) (General Chat) - Ricochet Rabbit, Feb 29, 14:32:11
- Are you secretly (General Chat) - pants, Feb 29, 14:02:12
- Don't buy a cheap one... (General Chat) - Jono, Feb 29, 13:41:55
  - I'm getting a Decathlon mountain wotsit thingy pedal power cowabunga... (General Chat) - Fierce Panda, Feb 29, 13:43:16
    - You'll hate it then. (General Chat) - Jono, Feb 29, 13:48:54
      - true, nice light road bike, less effort more speed (n/m) (General Chat) - pants, Feb 29, 14:06:59
        
        effort is the whole point though? (General Chat) - Tomblander, Feb 29, 14:10:07
        
        haha, do you put bricks in a ruck sack when you go on a walk? (n/m) (General Chat) - pants, Feb 29, 14:22:34
        
        Used to (General Chat) - Tomblander, Feb 29, 14:28:07
      - I think he may have different motivations from you, Jono (General Chat) - Old Git, Feb 29, 13:50:37
        
        eek. (General Chat) - Jono, Feb 29, 13:54:29
- Riding a bike in England terrifies me. (n/m) (General Chat) - Steve in Holland, Feb 29, 13:34:46
  - Riding a bike in London terrifies me but it is the future and I must embrace it (n/m) (General Chat) - Fierce Panda, Feb 29, 13:35:33
    - I think its easier in London than rural roads... (General Chat) - Jono, Feb 29, 14:00:51
      - Yep, much easier. Slower traffic too! (n/m) (General Chat) - Declan, Feb 29, 15:12:33
    - So now you really WILL have aching chuddies (n/m) (General Chat) - Old Git, Feb 29, 13:36:19
      - I guess so. Hadn't thought of that... (General Chat) - Fierce Panda, Feb 29, 13:37:29
        
        the correct term is a "woman" (n/m) (General Chat) - Tomblander, Feb 29, 14:30:12
        
        extra comfy saddles are for girls. (n/m) (General Chat) - Hertz van Rental, Feb 29, 14:28:29
        
        purchase a decent pair of bike gloves with gel pads (General Chat) - Tomblander, Feb 29, 13:56:13
        
        I've ridden a bike to work inorwich (General Chat) - big member, Feb 29, 13:43:31
        
        Fair assessment, all this "if I hit them it's my fault" (General Chat) - pants, Feb 29, 14:04:15
        
        I had some problems too when i used to cycle to work. (General Chat) - Ricochet Rabbit, Feb 29, 14:00:08
        
        Heavy traffic is your friend. (General Chat) - sheffieldcanary, Feb 29, 13:49:29
        
        Or run a sharp implement down their paintwork (General Chat) - Old Git, Feb 29, 13:51:39
        
        when I got hit the first time (General Chat) - big member, Feb 29, 13:56:54
        
        What you want are lewds of these like wot we have everywhere (General Chat) - Steve in Holland, Feb 29, 14:02:35
        
        Unfortunately even with your lovely cycle ways (General Chat) - big member, Feb 29, 14:05:37
        
        The UKs full of too many people who believe Jeremy Clarkson is real... (General Chat) - Jono, Feb 29, 14:07:34
        
        That's more complicated than the truth (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Feb 29, 14:11:19
        
        Well we have them here too, but our cycle roads and paths are so wide there's normally (General Chat) - Steve in Holland, Feb 29, 14:10:34
        
        Since the last accident (General Chat) - big member, Feb 29, 14:16:00
        
        so that you can make cheese or grow tulips (n/m) (General Chat) - Tomblander, Feb 29, 14:04:11

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