Motorcycle commute
08-14-2023 | 08:24 AM
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Motorcycle commute
I've been considering commuting to work on my motorcycle for a while now, but I haven't delved into the practical aspects of it. Interestingly, I don't believe I've ever come across a motorcycle in the parking lots.
If you have experience with this, particularly around the NYC airports, would you be willing to share? Your insights would be much appreciated.
If you have experience with this, particularly around the NYC airports, would you be willing to share? Your insights would be much appreciated.
08-14-2023 | 08:36 AM
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I probably wouldn't do any sort of long commute in a big metro area... if you already ride you know that kind of traffic is very fatiguing.
And if you do it long enough you're likely to get hit in rush hour traffic. Really not worth the career risk, or even six months on STD.
Anymore I only ride when and where it's fun and safe. And dry.
And if you do it long enough you're likely to get hit in rush hour traffic. Really not worth the career risk, or even six months on STD.
Anymore I only ride when and where it's fun and safe. And dry.
08-14-2023 | 09:06 AM
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I probably wouldn't do any sort of long commute in a big metro area... if you already ride you know that kind of traffic is very fatiguing.
And if you do it long enough you're likely to get hit in rush hour traffic. Really not worth the career risk, or even six months on STD.
Anymore I only ride when and where it's fun and safe. And dry.
And if you do it long enough you're likely to get hit in rush hour traffic. Really not worth the career risk, or even six months on STD.
Anymore I only ride when and where it's fun and safe. And dry.
I'm aware of the details involved in riding a motorcycle, so thank you for that. My inquiry is specifically about the practical aspects of incorporating it into the life of an airline pilot, from those who’ve done it.
08-14-2023 | 09:09 AM
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I've been considering commuting to work on my motorcycle for a while now, but I haven't delved into the practical aspects of it. Interestingly, I don't believe I've ever come across a motorcycle in the parking lots.
If you have experience with this, particularly around the NYC airports, would you be willing to share? Your insights would be much appreciated.
If you have experience with this, particularly around the NYC airports, would you be willing to share? Your insights would be much appreciated.
08-14-2023 | 09:19 AM
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I've been considering commuting to work on my motorcycle for a while now, but I haven't delved into the practical aspects of it. Interestingly, I don't believe I've ever come across a motorcycle in the parking lots.
If you have experience with this, particularly around the NYC airports, would you be willing to share? Your insights would be much appreciated.
If you have experience with this, particularly around the NYC airports, would you be willing to share? Your insights would be much appreciated.
08-14-2023 | 09:42 AM
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I've been considering commuting to work on my motorcycle for a while now, but I haven't delved into the practical aspects of it. Interestingly, I don't believe I've ever come across a motorcycle in the parking lots.
If you have experience with this, particularly around the NYC airports, would you be willing to share? Your insights would be much appreciated.
If you have experience with this, particularly around the NYC airports, would you be willing to share? Your insights would be much appreciated.
If you have never come across a motorcycle in the parking lots, maybe that is a "clue"
08-14-2023 | 09:45 AM
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Imo at least at my airline and my base it’s theoretically possible it’s just a huge pain in the ass. You can keep a crappy spare bag in the crew room racks to toss your gear into so it doesn’t get stolen, keep a poncho and some covers with you for your bag, etc etc, it’s just at some point you’re spending kind of an insane amount of effort just to be able to commute via motorcycle.
08-14-2023 | 09:47 AM
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I flew with a guy that would carry a small / soft bag on the Motorcycle. He would leave the overnight bag in the crew room and swap out the items that needed from home. Once he got to the airpot, he would change and leave his gear in the crew room.
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