First Time Riding Into Work Tomorrow

[mitzy]

First time riding into work tomorrow in the rush hour. And have a nice parking space at work!

Any tips before I do battle?

[mitzy]

FourWheelDrift said:

Leave earlier to arrive earlier, so you don't walk into a packed office wearing leathers and to give yourself time to change into your suit (nice work clothes) that you have already left in the office so it doesn't get creased on the bike.

Now you did remember to take your suit (or nice work clothes) in today didn't you?

Errr... no lol Doh

[mitzy]

Got here at 8.05 am set off 6.55am

The security hadnt been sorted entrance to the building- Admin people!- She did tell me it would be sorted for today. So had to park in Waitrose ! But will be ok for tomorrow. Hope the bike is ok ?

Had a great ride in, watched other riders and followed them picking up tips on how to deal with road conditions etc, had a chat to a few at traffic lights.
Limehouse Link I did rev it up a little


Took my time, but felt confident overtaking and pushed on from the lights etc. Bike felt great round corners and easy to handle.

Is it time to go home yet???

[mitzy]

Sossige said:

Mitzy, if you can, pop back to check on the bike at break time/lunch time. Any toe rags scouting for it may be less inclined if they see you checking it every so often.

Did you stick the steering lock/disc lock/chain on it?

Soss

Will check later

Edited by mitzy on Wednesday 24th September 10:15

[mitzy]

Its funny here , people keep coming over and stroking my helmet .......

Takes all sorts!

[mitzy]

WestYorkie said:

mitzy said:

Its funny here , people keep coming over and stroking my helmet .......

Takes all sorts!

Good job your a Woman or I'd be quite worried about your workmates

Accountants

[mitzy]

steven182 said:

Venom said:

rsv gone! said:

outlaw biker said:

Rucksack + shoes and trousers.

And remember to double, and then triple check you've zipped it up properly!

Learnt that lesson the hard way! Cue a trip straight back out to buy supplies (read shirt and trousers!)

someone at my work also did this, sat in his leathers all day at work

Prob some blokes in my office would like it if I did that !

[mitzy]

Sossige said:

rsv gone! said:

outlaw biker said:

Rucksack + shoes and trousers.

And remember to double, and then triple check you've zipped it up properly!

Or even worse, remember to pack *ALL* of your change of clothes. Wifey saw the funny side when I rang her at home asking if she could bring my shoes into the office

S

what even your pants!

[mitzy]

Got to bike back home now

[mitzy]

G Man said:

mitzy said:

Got here at 8.05 am set off 6.55am

The security hadnt been sorted entrance to the building- Admin people!- She did tell me it would be sorted for today. So had to park in Waitrose ! But will be ok for tomorrow. Hope the bike is ok ?

Had a great ride in, watched other riders and followed them picking up tips on how to deal with road conditions etc, had a chat to a few at traffic lights.
Limehouse Link I did rev it up a little


Took my time, but felt confident overtaking and pushed on from the lights etc. Bike felt great round corners and easy to handle.

Is it time to go home yet???

Is this Canary Wharf Waitrose car park ? I park there, we are gonna have to have a PH BB early morning Starbucks meet, there are several others here who park up as well

I saw your bike today, your is that lovely red Duke isnt it, just seen your pic.
Yep waitrose canary wharf, I was there, goona park in the work one tomorrow.
Would love to have a early morning Starbucks bb meet,count me in.

Got home fine, had a bit of a long way home, was enjoying myself so much.
Did have to break hard on the A2 and ended up doing my first stoppie

All ready for tomorrow