Commuting

ah Matty! that's awesome - although I was hoping to get in some rides with you after school.
 
Got back at it today. First ride in since last August 😱

Perfect morning for an extra lap in Central Park. I forgot how great it feels to knock a ride out before work :getsome:
 
ChrisRU said:
Got back at it today. First ride in since last August 😱

Perfect morning for an extra lap in Central Park. I forgot how great it feels to knock a ride out before work :getsome:
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Awesome Chris! This morning was absolutely gorgeous. Those extra blocks below the park on the east side are hard work. Today my bike was locked in the midst of a Major protest and survived...
 
I was shut out today, backed street it to bridge to see if walkways were open after learning upper level was closed do to fatal accident. They were closed so had to bus it in with bike clothes and shoes. Yes I looked like a dork amongst my fellow construction workers. I got to get a city bike card for these days....
 
I might be joining matty in his commute. It looks better than a folding bike and trying to run and weave between ppl in NYP is a bitch and with a folding bike. Forget it. I might get a cheapo folding bike to keep at my desk. F the train and the subway.

Does anyone know any FREE public parking in the Ft lee/Edgewater area? Preferably a place that when I leave to go home it's past the 5pm congestion and I can hop on the highway quickly. I've already hit up soundz for advice but more knowledge is better.

I also work two street down from a kayak launch :hmmm: yes, i know the currents are strong at times but you can dream
 
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THATmanMANNY said:
Well, Leonia to GWB is probably the steepest 3miles i've done in a while
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Lol, overpeck park parking? I road that fort Lee hill on a 48x16 SS like a boss. I actually had the KOM going down. Man I do miss that commute...
 
Due to changes in my marital status, I find myself being a daily bike commuter. With winter approaching, can any of you that do this regularly give me some tips for surviving the low temps and wet stuff? My ride is a short one, only 3.6 miles one way. Thanks.
 
njmark said:
Due to changes in my marital status, I find myself being a daily bike commuter. With winter approaching, can any of you that do this regularly give me some tips for surviving the low temps and wet stuff? My ride is a short one, only 3.6 miles one way. Thanks.
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#1: fenders.
#2: proper kit. The right clothing is the difference between misery and having fun even on crappy weather days. Your commute sounds short enough that you may be doing it in street clothes, but you'll still want some kind of quality, breathable rain gear, gloves, and boots/shoe covers
 
mark, i think i saw you at the light on finderne and main a couple of days ago on the MTB, right?
 
Yeah, not the best commuter bike but like I said my commute is short. Would like to pick up another CX bike for this but I'm learning how expensive ending a marriage can be. I miss my TCX. Luckily working in an industrial setting I don't have to worry about my clothes not being work appropriate. Rain gear is something I have to get. Got soaked last Saturday. The funniest part is my coworkers can't understand why anyone would ride their bike to work. Picked up a blinky today, working the off shifts and riding in the dark is a little unnerving on Finderne Ave and Main street.
 
Where's the video of Hoboken to Chelsea ? That would be tough, that water is a lot choppier than San Francisco Bay to say the least. And then you have to fight all those commuting boats, good luck.
 
A few winter commuting tips- riding in the dark is dangerous so have reflective clothing and plenty of bright blinky lights. A helmet mounted bright light to aim into drivers eyes is the only way to keep them from pulling out in front of you, the blinky lights don't seem to convince drivers to wait until you pass. As far as weather goes, the worst is cold slushy conditions since you're wet and frozen! Rainy isn't bad, bring extra socks/shoes and underoos to dry off when you get to work. When it's sub zero, I use ski goggles and lobster claw gloves but I bet those bar-mitts would be awesome! Anyway enjoy the hell outta the commuting and keep telling your co-workers how much gov't subsidized gas you're not using!
 
Will fenders mount on a 29er? I don't see anywhere to mount them without some makeshift type setup. Never used them so I'm not sure how they attach
 
sasquatch2 said:
A few winter commuting tips- riding in the dark is dangerous so have reflective clothing and plenty of bright blinky lights. A helmet mounted bright light to aim into drivers eyes is the only way to keep them from pulling out in front of you, the blinky lights don't seem to convince drivers to wait until you pass. As far as weather goes, the worst is cold slushy conditions since you're wet and frozen! Rainy isn't bad, bring extra socks/shoes and underoos to dry off when you get to work. When it's sub zero, I use ski goggles and lobster claw gloves but I bet those bar-mitts would be awesome! Anyway enjoy the hell outta the commuting and keep telling your co-workers how much gov't subsidized gas you're not using!
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My coworkers keep asking why anyone would want to ride a bike to work. I tell them I haven't been to a gas station in over a month and amazingly I have more money in my pocket every week.
 
njmark said:
Will fenders mount on a 29er? I don't see anywhere to mount them without some makeshift type setup. Never used them so I'm not sure how they attach
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I bought a pair of fenders(front & back) from Amazon for my commuting days and they were ok. I forget exactly how I mounted the front, but the back were able to mount to the seat post. I happened to be at Sports Authority the other day and noticed they had better quality fenders than what I purchased. Just a couple choices for you.
 
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