Does anyone use their bike to commute?

My bike (CBF125) is my only transport. I did have an S2000 but sold it to save for a house deposit. Having just the bike I've saved a fortune. Insurance is very cheap, tax, fuel, servicing I do myself. I commute 10 miles a day. With the car as it was a joy to drive I would often drive for the sake of it so my fuel bills per month would be £200. Now my fuel bill is £25.
 
Maz said:
What do you guys do for workwear?

Do you ride to work in your suit/ shirt and pants + motorbike jacket?
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I use a Quick Lock tank bag. I roll my trousers up in there and change in my office when I get to work. That's only when it gets chilly though. In the warmer months I get away with Hood jeans :)
 
10 miles each way all in London traffic...eek!, but I was bit cold today (what with Richmond Park being covered in frost) but when its really chucking it down in the mourning I sometimes wimp out and take the Car.
 
I used to use the RSV for commuting to work until our son came along in March earlier this year. Now it's not really an option as we've settled into a routine of swapping cars at places on the way to work, doing baby handovers and dropping him off at my folks house near my work for babysitting duties. I think the feds would have something to say if I strapped the wee fella onto the pillion seat on the Mille. :p

My current commute is a 36 mile round trip and to be honest, if ever I get the opportunity to use something other than the car I generally choose to do it on two wheels but not the RSV - I cycle instead. Finally, job - I'm a Crew Commander in the Fire & Rescue Service.
 
Draeger said:
I used to use the RSV for commuting to work until our son came along in March earlier this year. Now it's not really an option as we've settled into a routine of swapping cars at places on the way to work, doing baby handovers and dropping him off at my folks house near my work for babysitting duties. I think the feds would have something to say if I strapped the wee fella onto the pillion seat on the Mille. :p

My current commute is a 36 mile round trip and to be honest, if ever I get the opportunity to use something other than the car I generally choose to do it on two wheels but not the RSV - I cycle instead. Finally, job - I'm a Crew Commander in the Fire & Rescue Service.
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Cycle 36 miles? Crazy!
 
It's not too bad m8, really sets me up for a days / nights work. I love it. Takes me about an hour or so to get in. Then shower, bite to eat and ready to take on the world. :cool:
 
Still commuting though now my left grip doesn't heat and things are starting to freeze! (including my hand)
 
Nope, bike for me is more of a toy than a commuter (K5 GSXR600) and it is currently SORN'ed anyway, but I have come to work on it during the summer when I know I will be in the office all day and not out for meetings
 
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