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[–] DrRatso@lemmy.ml 16 points 10 months ago (5 children)

Teach me the non-sweaty ways. I love my bike, but theres no way I can arrive not sweaty. Before you say go slow, I’m not letting no bus take my god-damn glory.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 10 points 10 months ago (2 children)
[–] DrRatso@lemmy.ml 4 points 10 months ago

Sure, but I assume the conversation was about mechanical bikes. Personally, for a PEV I would choose something lighter and cheaper and forego the pedalling altogether, but my commute is only about 7.5 km one way.

[–] anivia@lemmy.ml 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

In Germany those are only allowed to assist you up to 25kph, which means they only help you going up hills, everywhere else will be the same amount of effort

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

30 in Canadaz that's enough speed for commuting.

[–] Nalivai@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

You just don't treat it as a competition, but as a relaxed stroll. Don't care about any buses, just vibe with the flow.

[–] DrRatso@lemmy.ml 4 points 10 months ago

Thats the thing though, for me the flow to vibe with is some banger tunes and pedalling as hard as I can. 😅

[–] pearable@lemmy.ml 4 points 10 months ago

An Ebike is extremely helpful, especially if there are hills. Wear a breathable long sleeve SPF shirt. I like hemp and some of the stuff Colombia makes. If your route is safe enough don't wear a helmet. Shorts and sandals are also helpful. I've had some success with lightweight merino clothes as well but they tend to get holey in a few years of frequent use

[–] ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

When I biked to work there was a YMCA right next to my office, so I would ride in early, get in a workout and a shower at the Y and then walk two minutes to work. The only downsides were 1) getting chased by pitbulls and 2) having to look at fat old judges lounging around the locker room stark naked before starting their day of sending probably-innocent black men to prison for decades (both hazards of life in Louisiana).

[–] DrRatso@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago

Obviously I can shower at work but then I need to get in 15 minutes early and then I have to blow-dry my hair and it is just a whole thing now.

You might not see the above as a problem but for me, the problem is I can for the life of me not get up earlier than I have to, I am just not a morning person. If I can manage to brew a pot of coffee and have a quick breakfast before I have to get out the door, that is a successfull morning.

[–] chakan2@lemmy.world -1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

He's sweaty...he's the BO guy in his office.

[–] adriaan@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 months ago

No dude, two thirds of my office commutes in by bike. I'm just in decent shape and cycling at a reasonable pace doesn't make me break a sweat. For most people in decent shape it doesn't make you sweat more than walking.