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Any excuse to ride during the week, even when working

by Bike Swanky
Sat, Jun 06, 2015 15:08
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Thought I'd put this out there.

When I started a bike business one thing I thought would happen was that I'd end up riding more.
Actually it's the opposite.

Being a creative sort I thought about how I could change that. The simple truth is that I needed to create more opportunities to ride, even when I was "busy at work".

Working for yourself it can be a little difficult to switch off. However, Sunday morning club rides are a great relaxation for me. It's very pleasant to ride with a group of cyclists.

Family and work commitments etc means that there is little opportunity to ride both Saturday and Sunday, or even many evenings during the week.

So the only way that I can ride more is to get out during the working day. Obviously, that creates its own problems. Even though I run my own company, I still have to make the time add value.

It occurs to me that there's probably a lot of other cyclists out there who would like to have a good reason to ride during the working day. The key is having a good reason to do it in terms of a business case. After all, that's what the boss will be looking for to give you the nod.

We're going to be setting up free "networking in the saddle" rides through the summer of 2015 where we'll happily facilitate you being introduced to like-minded cyclists who may be able to help your business and career grow.

You likely do this already in your day to day job. How about making it more fun by doing it out in the countryside on your bike whilst relaxing and exercising. If you'd like to find out more there some details here: http://tinyurl.com/nj6vv3d

If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.

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joemmo | 9 years ago
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It's a nice idea but probably irrelevant and impractical for the majority of people at work I'd say. The other problem is that 'networking' generally requires being able to hold a decent, uninterrupted conversation which is not always easy on a bike. It's also exclusive because you are narrowing the field of people you can interact with to those who are available and willing to cycle.

What is more likely to help - and be more inclusive - is flexible working hours that enable someone to fit in activity around their work. For example we have optional 2 hour lunch breaks on Tuesday and Thursday so as long as you make up the time you can go and do something else in the middle of the day.

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Beatnik69 | 9 years ago
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One of my neighbours works in a bike shop and recently when I was talking to him I asked if he was getting out on the bike much but he replied that sometimes after working all day with bikes the last thing he wants when he gets home is to be going out on one. It is a bit like me getting home from work, dealing with peoples' printer problems only to have my wife complain about our printer at home.

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Bike Swanky replied to Beatnik69 | 9 years ago
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I feel very lucky that I am still, first and foremost, a cyclist who loves to ride my bike. I hope your neighbour rediscovers their passion for cycling.

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