-What sort of safety gear? Lights are a must and I have a high vis jacket I can stick on. Any other bits?
surgical gloves to keep my little hands clean.
Do people think 'puncture proof' tyres are worth a go?
Yeah, I also tried panniers for a while, but went back to a rucksack and a consequently lighter bike, which I prefer.
from a car drivers point of view, hi-viz and good lights are a must. If you carry a rucksack put a hi viz over it
Quote from: Jim on November 17, 2013, 10:28:09 amfrom a car drivers point of view, hi-viz and good lights are a must. If you carry a rucksack put a hi viz over itAnd from a lorry driver's point of view, steer well clear of trucks and buses. Never, ever filter up alongside one, especially on the left hand side.
Whether the weight is in a pannier on the bike or a rucksack on your back is irrelevant, you still have to move the same total amount of mass when you sit on the bike and start pedalling.
Treat every motorist as blind-drunk, stoned, daydreaming, incompetent and driving a stolen car on your 3am commute.
You wouldn't catch me doing it. I a big believer in work not defining your life. It sure as hell isn't worth risking it to get there.If you've got kids, get back in your car.
Several people have refused to see me thinking I'm a postman or con man !