Getting to work in icy weather

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Hi there, long time OcUK stalker here, I need a little help?

I recently managed to get a job, that may be difficult to commute to in icy and snowy conditions. The only buses that pass nearby start and finish during my shift time, and will usually be cancelled/severely delayed becaused of ice or snow.

I'm also not too keen on using my Yamaha SR125 motorbike in such conditions, there's no point in working if it'll get me killed.

It is 12 miles away, so walking would wear me out too much to stack pallets for 12 hours.

Anyone got any advice for cheap solutions to this? I'm looking to keep as much money spare to start an OU engineering course.

Much appreciated,
Your local stalker
 
For the number of days its likely to stop you I would use a Taxi.

Public transport will run for the majority of days there is a sprinkling of snow on the ground.
 
Snow may cause you and many others a problem, just call in if it snows, they won't expect most people to show up anyway.

When it is icy you haven't got much excuse. Ice doesn't stop most people.
 
lol @ username being appropriate:D

Seriously though there is usually a way around these things. If it's icy just take it steady.

Sell the bike and get a car?
 
Dis86 said:
get a pedal bike.

Works for me in the winter and it's a 17 mile ride each way.
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Yep, and a set of these. They are great on ice.

http://www.schwalbetires.com/new_spike_tires_home

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Nate
 
Craigus said:
Snow may cause you and many others a problem, just call in if it snows, they won't expect most people to show up anyway.

When it is icy you haven't got much excuse. Ice doesn't stop most people.
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I'd like to be able to come in everyday assigned, they have a policy of a slight raise for 100% attendance every 8 weeks, and the extra cash is worth it. Ice is fine if you're in a car, less chance of falling over.

BinnsY said:
For the number of days its likely to stop you I would use a Taxi.

Public transport will run for the majority of days there is a sprinkling of snow on the ground.
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I'm looking to get to work at low cost. What pay isn't eaten by income tax will be eaten by the taxi charges for the day.

[TW]Sponge;22862472 said:
lol @ username being appropriate:D

Seriously though there is usually a way around these things. If it's icy just take it steady.

Sell the bike and get a car?
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Lol, I used to be very lazy, now I can't stand not doing something, I'm looking to get to work at low cost my annual costs don't go over £500 a year. That's £5 a week fuel (I don't thrash it),£150 in insurance £16 tax and £26~ MOT, +repairs.

Dis86 said:
get a pedal bike.

Works for me in the winter and it's a 17 mile ride each way.
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That sounds like a good idea, I'm going to check if there's such a thing as winter tyre's for extra grip.
 
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