Cycling to work

indianbear74
By indianbear74

I am thinking of cycling to work from Ain Khalid to West Bay. Apparently no one cycles in Qatar. My problem would be that there are no shower facilities in the buildings.

Is this a crazy idea to cycle?

By britexpat• 9 Aug 2015 15:02
britexpat

Mods: Please delete this thread. It's obvious that those responding here know nothing of lungis.

I recall Rizks cycling down the Corniche holding the lower part of his lungi in his teeth.

By acchabaccha• 9 Aug 2015 14:49
acchabaccha

Very true WT. It would also make cycling a pleasure even during the summer season!

By Wild Turkey• 9 Aug 2015 14:41
Wild Turkey

A wet lungi is heavy, accha, it won't go all the way up.

By yacine.h• 9 Aug 2015 14:05
yacine.h

Haha I am not going to read what others said but I am sure someone has already said it to you: you are an idiot. Sorry I just couldn't hold myself :D :D

By acchabaccha• 9 Aug 2015 13:40
acchabaccha

Problem not solved. Lungis have a tendency to go all the way up when they get filled with a gush of air flowing into them. What then? It could lead to accidents or a penalty from the cops for indecent behaviour!

By Wild Turkey• 9 Aug 2015 12:52
Wild Turkey

OK, problem solved.

By indianbear74• 9 Aug 2015 12:35
indianbear74

Thanks for the support mate.

By muhammad yasir siddiqui• 9 Aug 2015 12:31
muhammad yasir siddiqui

see i think it will be more comfortable for you.. :P

By muhammad yasir siddiqui• 9 Aug 2015 12:30
muhammad yasir siddiqui

i just saw one pic in which some guys are cycling while wearing lungi.. :P

By indianbear74• 9 Aug 2015 12:18
indianbear74

The lungi seems like a more practical solution than the astronaut's suit. I mean , come on, an astronaut's suit?! In this weather? It won't work.

I just need to find a place that sells these lungis.

My plan is finally coming together. Woohoo!

By k200• 9 Aug 2015 11:54
k200

screw lungi's man ... i was in my birthday suit

By britexpat• 9 Aug 2015 11:53
britexpat

K200: did you wear a lungi

By k200• 9 Aug 2015 11:50
k200

i tried , but its too hot during these month's . not worth it .

By Wild Turkey• 9 Aug 2015 10:52
Wild Turkey

If the lungi is wet it will do fantastic cooling job.

By britexpat• 9 Aug 2015 10:15
britexpat

Sun, Sea, Sand and a healthy intake of sambuca..

Anyway, back to the topic. Rizks cycles frequently and wears a shortened lungi. he says that it aids airflow and keeps the parts cool. perhaps , you could try that.

By indianbear74• 9 Aug 2015 10:08
indianbear74

I officially love this forum. Great ideas. must be the combination of sun, sea and sand.

By Wild Turkey• 9 Aug 2015 10:08
Wild Turkey

Finally, you could stay at home and wait until the Metro is in operation.

By Wild Turkey• 9 Aug 2015 10:00
Wild Turkey

You could also wear a NASA astronaut's suit which has a built in heating/cooling system.

By Wild Turkey• 9 Aug 2015 09:59
Wild Turkey

It won't be a problem. Put a wet towel on your head while cycling. The wind will cool you. And, once you reach the office you will smell like anyone there. So, don't worry.

By indianbear74• 9 Aug 2015 09:53
Rating: 4/5
indianbear74

Nothing in the forum states you can't ask a question. I have many more questions which I will post here later. I look forward to your response, which sometimes is hilarious. Makes the forum slightly more interesting.

The roads are fine for cycling I think. The roads in London are well suited to cycling but cyclists still get hurt.

By ahmedzaki99• 9 Aug 2015 09:51
Rating: 4/5
ahmedzaki99

Wake up from dream dear, you are in Middle East, where outdoor weather would not support your green initiative. Be practical.

By britexpat• 9 Aug 2015 09:32
Rating: 4/5
britexpat

So you want to cycle to work in the heat; knowing the roads aren't really suited to cycling and with the knowledge that you will have no shower facilities at work.

I'm amazed you actually asked the question

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