Does anyone cycle to work? Does anyone in a Leadership position cycle to work?

Anonymous

July 12,2019 at 2:47PM UTC

I ride my bike to work - as much as I can. I would love to ride a cute beach cruiser and have on a cute office friendly outfit - but that's not reality. Reality is either: 1. Me riding a brompton (which admittedly looks like a clown bike but it's a great bike if you have to commute by train as well!), wearing workout clothes and lugging along a bike bag 2. Me riding a full sized bike with a Chrome Industries messenger bag strapped to my back Then I get into the office and get changed as quickly as I can - hoping nobody sees me. I love riding! It's so healthy...but it really doesn't "look professional". Thoughts?

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R.E. Gast

07/14/19 at 1:07AM UTC

I bike to work, and one of the managers in my department occasionally bikes to work as well. We have a pretty casual dress code, though, so that helps a lot. I definitely wear longer workout bottoms when I'm commuting, but I'm proud to be bringing my bike helmet inside the office each morning! Other people are generally impressed and have only had positive comments.

Anonymous

07/12/19 at 8:03PM UTC

I used to ride my bike to work! I'd come in a bit sweaty and gross and used a backpack but it was fine. I think riding to work is great and gets your heart pumping/saves the environment a bit and is wonderful.

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