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Bringing
up the topic of cycling to work often leads to a whole
world of excuses. What follows are possible solutions
to some of the most common excuses.
Excuse 1: The sweaty employee
 “You
are riding to work,” John Bailey says. “It
is not a race.” Consequently, on all but the hottest
days, sweat will usually be kept to a minimum. However,
if you are prone to over-perspiring, consider taking a
shower before leaving the house. A few items at the office,
like wet wipes, deodorant and even a clean change of clothes,
can ease the after-commute drench.
Excuse 2: The tardy employee
According to New York City’s Transportation Alternatives,
commuting between two and five miles takes less time on
a bike than driving to work, parking and walking to the
office. Commuting between 5 and 7 miles will take about
the same amount of time as driving. Disclaimer: Vehicle
travel times in Durango vary slightly from one of the
most congested cities in the world.
Excuse 3: No cargo space for errands
Russell Zimmerman, John Shaw and John Bailey all give
the same answer to this excuse. A Burley Trailer or an
Xtracycle are all that is needed to get the groceries
home or drop the kid(s) off at school. A courier bag also
provides cargo space for the bike commuter, and it doubles
as a gym bag or brief case and can carry about $50 worth
of groceries.
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