Get on your bike
Commuting in London is supposed to be stressful. Everyone’s got somewhere to be, but no-one ever wants to have to travel to get there. No matter what form of transport you use, there’s always something to stress you out. Too slow, too crowded, too long in coming, too much stopping and starting. Too unreliable.
The answer to this stress? Ride a bike. You are (mostly) in control of your destiny and, as often as not, it is quicker to cycle in London than it is to use any other form of transport.
To begin with, some bits of your journey may be a struggle but the more you do it the easier it becomes – especially if from time to time you cycle somewhere a little further than your average commute.
Of course commuting by bike has its down sides (but so do all the other modes of transport, remember.) If it rains, you get wet. If it’s hot, you get sweaty, and if you hit a pothole too hard or run over something sharp then you can get a puncture. And you can’t go out boozing after work without having to leave your bike behind!
When cycling in the city, it is of paramount importance that you are totally aware of your surroundings. The road surface (potholes are a surprising menace), traffic lights, and the other traffic are all major factors to be aware of when riding. Be aware of whats likely to happen, and anything unlikely, too. I always ride with at least one hand on the brakes. Being prepared can help you stay safe. So does wearing a helmet, hi-viz clothing, and using lights when it’s dark.
Be safe, be seen, but enjoy it!
By the way, I just heard about different Soft skill training that you actually just play around with all of the people at the office. Apparently this event helps you will all sorts of things, soft skills, presentation skills, endless possibilities. My brother who runs a company asked me what I thought about it and I didn’t really know what to say. Has anyone else done anything like this?
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