Anyone ride a motorcycle (or scooter) to work?

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Specializes in Cardiac.

I'm considering buying a motorcycle and I'm curious if any of you already use one daily for your commute?

My concern is hygiene as on our unit we do not have easy access to showers and it can get pretty hot here.

Is this viable?

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Specializes in pulm/cardiology pcu, surgical onc.

I would be more concerned with my safety. How will hygiene matter if they have to scrape you off the road. Just my .02 ;)

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Specializes in acute care med/surg, LTC, orthopedics.

Some people drive, take the bus, walk, bike, skate or take a magic carpet ride... hey, whatever gets you there on time!

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Specializes in pulm/cardiology pcu, surgical onc.
Some people drive, take the bus, walk, bike, skate or take a magic carpet ride... hey, whatever gets you there on time!

....or broom.

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Specializes in pulm/cardiology pcu, surgical onc.
I'm considering buying a motorcycle and I'm curious if any of you already use one daily for your commute?

My concern is hygiene as on our unit we do not have easy access to showers and it can get pretty hot here.

Is this viable?

Well safety aside, I've always seen co-workers wear street clothes in to work when they ride and change into scrubs once they're at work.

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Specializes in Peds Cardiology,Peds Neuro,Pedi ER,PICU, IV Jedi.

It really depends on the environment you're riding in. I used to ride in to work on my motorcycle, and during the summer a shower was a must when I arrived due to the heat. However, riding on cooler days did not require said shower. If you're sweaty during the ride, best to shower. If not...then you should be just fine.

ETA: If showering would be difficult, I wouldn't plunk down money on a bike if you're using it solely to ride to work. On the other hand, if you are serious about riding a motorcycle to work then it's best to find a place where you can shower when you need to - somewhere that's always available. If you can't find such a place, then I wouldn't ride in the heat.

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Specializes in Psychiatry, corrections, long-term care..

I have a Yamaha scooter to ride to work during the dark months (I walk when it's light out in the evenings since my commute is only a mile and a half). I pay $3 a month for premium gas and wear my scrubs with a long sleeve jacket, motorcycle helmet (full face unless you want to get hit with bugs and other things), and gloves. It's definitely worth the money I paid for it but if you have to get on an interstate or go over 40 MPH a scooter might not be best for you.

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Dr. House does :lol2:

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Specializes in neurology, cardiology, ED.

I used to either bike or ride a scooter to work. It's actually the only thing I miss about living in Boston!

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Specializes in Trauma, Teaching.

I ride a scooter, jacket over my scrubs. Don't have far to go though. Heat isn't a problem, as I work nights!

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Specializes in Ortho-Med/Surg,Heme/Onc.

I ride a scooter - avoid highways!

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Specializes in ED, Hyperbarics, EMS.

I rode a motorcycle to work every day, unless it was going to rain on my way in (then I would beg my wife to drive me). In the *ssh*le of Texas, it's 100°F+ throughout the summer. I didn't have any problems, but I don't wear safety gear in the summer, and I don't have much stop and go. If you're 'all of the gear, all of the time', stop 'n' go, or in a very hot and humid place, it's going to be a consideration. My biggest complaint was riding -home- in the rain, but eh.

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