I was feeling down. Because I just had customized the bicycle on that day. There is a proverb, Black will take no other hue. I bought my next bicycle with the ultimate 8 mm chain lock. Now, it is almost one and a half years past with my present bike. it is not possible for me to go for a ride every now and then. But I ride a bicycle every day for commuting what is pretty challenging in the heavy traffic jam in the morning of Dhaka City. I ride more than 25 KM in my daily routine which is helping to keep me fit. On the other hand, it is saving my time and money. After 2 years of daily commuting in Dhaka, I got some better experience rather than getting them bitter.
What kind of bicycle do you need in Dhaka City for commuting?
Well, it depends on certain conditions.
- Are you physically fit for riding on a bicycle?
- How long have you been riding on a bicycle?
- What are the physical conditions of the road on the way of your commuting?
- What kind of vehicles are there during the ride?
- How many traffic signals do you have on the way?
- Are the footpaths OK to ride?
- Is there any flyover for a shortcut?
- What are the alternative routes?
- What are the conditions of those routes?
- Does your office have bicycle safe parking?
- Is there any alternative if your office doesn’t have safe bicycle parking?
- Does your office allow you to take a shower? Is there any alternative?
- Do you know how to repair a bicycle in an emergency case? If yes then how much?
- Do you know the bike repair shops and mechanics in your route?
- Do you have a problem to use safety gears on your ride?
(to be continued)
