to think the planet isn't worth hair this flat?

[UncouthLostYouth]

So today, for the first time, I cycled the 4 miles to work. You know, trying not to fuck up the planet and everything.

The problem is, my thighs hurt, I was overtaken on a hill by an old man walking with a stick, I arrived at a meeting with panda eyes and my trousers tucked into my (Rudolph) socks, and - worst of all - my hair looks like a 1980s Playmobil pirate.

AIBU to think the planet just isn't worth this?

YANBU. Cycling to work is only viable if you have a changing room with hairdryer at the office or else don't mind looking like a hideous Lego-haired frump all day.

YANBU
Cycling is not for anyone over 24 and only then if they are postgrad students who can arrive at the lab looking a state.

Cycling is not compatible with being an adult.

Yanbu, there are other ways to save the planet.

Yabu- it will get easier!! Cycling is great- just think how much more chocolate you can eat

I was overtaken on a hill by an old man walking with a stick, I arrived at a meeting with panda eyes and my trousers tucked into my (Rudolph) socks, and - worst of all - my hair looks like a 1980s Playmobil pirate

Keep at it. Cycling's great. But you need good kit and a change of clothes.

Ok, it gets better the more you do it. How long is your hair? I have shoulder length and find that if I put it into a low pony tail, it looks fine. When you get to work, just re-do the pony tail. If it's your mascara smudging, wait until you get to work to do it. If it's eyeliner, use a different one. I use the Maybelline gel liner and it doesn't smudge. I never wear trousers that need tucking in. If you need these for work, change when you get there. I find shortish skirts and dresses with leggings are good to cycle in - my work is pretty casual so I'm ok to stay like this.

I love cycling to work (similar distance to you) as I really find getting some exercise at that time sets me up for the day. It will definitely get easier as you get fitter.

Why is cycling not compatible with adults? I see businessman in suits skateboarding to work which is very funny. Does anybody actually enjoy being a boring adult?? I can't comprehend it. I don't think I will ever ve a sensible adult. I still climb on trees and jump on my bed revelling in the fact that my mother can't tell me off for jumping on the bed. It's too much fun!!

I would be terribly bored if I have to act like an adult. Im 34 btw

yanbu, drive & look refreshed and gorgeous

Although, it's probably doing wonders for your butt & thighs.

Obviously I am responsible and I have a management job but I don't understand why on here people say you shouldn't do things just cause you're a bit older! Boooirrrring

This is amazing.

Get a perm. Knock em dead.

Cycling is not compatible with being an adult.

Get yourself to Amsterdam, Elephants. Plenty of adults cycling there. Or would you be looking at them disapprovingly?

Yabu- it will get easier!! Cycling is great- just think how much more chocolate you can eat

Not as much as you might hope!

I had longish hair and have just had it cut to shoulder length. Much harder to deal with bike hair now. Previously I out it in a low pony tail, then redid to a high pony or a messy bun on arrival. Or just loose.

Make up - do when you get there or use decent waterproof stuff.

Trousers - I find skirts and tights better for biking in.

You will be overtaken, biking in work clothes isn't compatible with going v fast.

I have the solution. JD (Scrubs)'s Hairmet.

www.snotr.com/video/3195/Hairmet

(and thank you for the support and encouragement. I will keep trying for a while. And then if it doesn't get any easier I'll use the YANBUs to give me an excuse to preserve the mascara).

I'm obsessed with outdoor exercise. Cycling is one of my faves. Who cares if you look a fright when you get to work?! You cycled to work!

Ps pandas are really cute.

This thread has me howling!

Wish there were an option to 'only' cycle back home.

Wish there were an option to 'only' cycle back home.

There is in london! You can Boris it one way :-)

Yes, if only we had a Boris here in Birmingham - now there's a man who understands the value of big hair.

Sorry to sound thick but how do you Boris to work? Do silly haired fops turn up at your door every morning an give you a piggy back?

Could you car share and still do your bit for the world?

Cycling is not compatible with being an adult.

many no postgrads cycle to work everyday.

could the OP take a brush and hairdryer in a bag?

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