Commuting to work - leads to this!
Langman
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I've been commuting to work for a year now and gradually we have built up a good group, its great to have numbers when you all turn up in lycra! Anyway one of the directors got on board so the giggles stopped.
This went further still when we came across a company that does corporate cycling stuff, like team building, charity rides and corporate events. We have signed up for a challenge - have a look - the office has never had such a buzz and we've not even done it yet! Its something newand different - and companies can combine for a challenge www.corporateascents.com
This went further still when we came across a company that does corporate cycling stuff, like team building, charity rides and corporate events. We have signed up for a challenge - have a look - the office has never had such a buzz and we've not even done it yet! Its something newand different - and companies can combine for a challenge www.corporateascents.com
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Langman wrote:I've been commuting to work for a year now and gradually we have built up a good group, its great to have numbers when you all turn up in lycra! Anyway one of the directors got on board so the giggles stopped.
This went further still when we came across a company that does corporate cycling stuff, like team building, charity rides and corporate events. We have signed up for a challenge - have a look - the office has never had such a buzz and we've not even done it yet! Its something newand different - and companies can combine for a challenge www.corporateascents.com0 -
Yep - we are doing Ventoux!
Track was tempting though.0 -
Langman... I like you but you are clearly a marketeer for this company 'corporate ascents' as you've woven it in to a few threads I've seen on here. Absolutely no harm done anyway, it looks like a great business.0
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I am pushing them I guess - I think its a great idea. Also been asking for advice.0
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Nice idea, but you're one of the lucky ones - I can't imagine working somewhere with more than 3 cyclists out of 100...
EDIT: Also, if you're getting your co-workers onto bikes surely it'd be better to do one of the many charity rides available?0 -
3 regular bike commuters here....... and one guy from another office in teh same building!
SimonCurrently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
3's a team in my book. I think you can do stuff with teams from different companies as well so I think you can mix n match or compete against other teams - we looked at doing something on the track to race our suppliers.0
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12 staff, 2 regular commuters, recent introduction of cycle to work has doubled the commuters to 4!
A group Charity ride will be the next stage.
An Alpine pass would be awesome, but can't imagine work paying and allowing time-off!0 -
Yep thats the problem getting your employer to fund it....might need a cycling boss.0
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Only downside is if your boss is a bit on the lard-like side the "team building" in the mountains could be rather tricky. Hold back on pushing hard when you can or pretend your gears are slipping so Mr Donut doesn't feel outclassed by his junior employees?'Twas Mulga Bill, from Eaglehawk, that caught the cycling craze....0
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On the other hand a cycling mad boss - decides to dominate you all and prove how good he is and crap you lot are.
Pushing a fat boss (brown nosing) may help job prospects though0 -
I saw info on this yesterday - been pestering bosses today to do a track challenge - might show them yet that I am good at something.0
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Langman wrote:On the other hand a cycling mad boss - decides to dominate you all and prove how good he is and crap you lot are.
Pushing a fat boss (brown nosing) may help job prospects though
Ventoux would kill everyone I work with - me included atm I'd imagine!- 2023 Vielo V+1
- 2022 Canyon Aeroad CFR
- 2020 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX
- Strava
- On the Strand
- Crown Stables
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I have been told the same by a number of people. Got some training to do me thinks0
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Never ridden the Alps - would love to, just training at going full on for about 2 hours.0
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highlandpro wrote:Never ridden the Alps - would love to, just training at going full on for about 2 hours.
Which is pretty much what I'm having to do - well, short of "full on", but the idea being to replicate the intensity. High-intensity turbo sessions also help.FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
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Any idea which is the best electryolyte drink?0
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Just done 2 hrs on the wattbike - man you sweat!0
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Yep - but Ventoux on a hot da could be worse.0
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Problem is the weather here is not much good hopefully it will heat up soon. I am going to ride the peaks today - looking forward to some good hills.0
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Its pretty cycling nuts where I work, out of 200 people 13 are doing the Fred Whitton this year. The post room always has a wiggle box in! Lycra is the office wear of choice.
Bit different to my last company I worked at where I was clearly a freak for being on two wheels without a motor. :?0 -
Cycling is on the up - great news. When we first cycled into the office our Lycra was a real laugh, the group grew and people noticed the weight loss and others said things like 'I used to be into cycling' or 'I did a TT once' and soon joined in.0