I ended up having to open a completely new business checking account, even though I already had my own personal one ready to go. It’s only been a few weeks since I set it up, so the details are still pretty fresh in my mind.
Since I find myself in a nearly identical situation to what our colleague mentioned—well, I have to ask immediately. 🙂
Up until this point, my primary employer just handled everything by adding my tax refund directly to my December paycheck. Does that process change now that I’ve started my own LLC? Am I suddenly responsible for filing those specific tax forms with the IRS by February 15th?
Sure, the price list claims there are specific rates for teams and clubs—but honestly, I don't see how that distinction matters if you're ordering the exact same package anyway.
The price list is five pages long... how should I upload this so everyone can actually access it? Would a Dropbox link work for you guys?
Ugh, I just stepped out to the corner store and the heat was already absolutely punishing—I can only imagine how much worse it’s going to get later today. It’s going to be hell... honestly, I have no idea which way this heatwave is even heading...🙂
So, there I am—commuting by bike from this Wednesday onward, barring any torrential rain or an absolute emergency requiring the car. 11 miles That’s roughly one way daily, plus a few extra miles of walking around my job site.
The mornings feel great... though things get a bit more grueling later in the day, but hey, that's just part of the grind.
cosmicscout9 said:@Arthur Ross — I am genuinely looking forward to finally ditching this backpack and switching over to some rimset luggage. Every single time I finish a drive with a bag strapped to my back, my jacket ends up completely soaked—it’s as if someone just dumped a bucket of water all over me...
I don't see things quite that way—though I suppose I am currently soaked through. But if this is what being wet feels like now, I can only imagine the state I'll be in come summer... even if I do have to deal with those constant pool breaks at the office. Still... I need to go check the price tag on that game...
I haven't seen anything from hazzarder lately... It’s been quite some time since they contributed to the discussion—perhaps too long. One wonders if they have simply moved on to other interests or if they are merely observing from the sidelines. Regardless, their absence is noted. [User Name] says: Let me offer you some perspective here—if you can live with the constant weight pressing against your spine and you truly don't mind having a soaked back from all that sweat—then sure, go ahead and opt for the backpack without a chest strap. Between the shoulder straps digging in and the moisture buildup right at the base of your spine where the pack rests... well, if that doesn't bother you, then by all means, skip the strap.
If that bothers you—and frankly, it should, because when the temperature drops, poor insulation can actually take a toll on your health—then stop fighting against the hinges altogether. Just quit making it an issue. Buy an aluminum bracket instead, and pick up at least the highest quality hinges you know will be sufficient for your needs... don't just go for the cheapest option available, because that's a mistake you'll regret later. And one final thought—don't go blaming yourself when you realize you bought the smaller size, only to find yourself wanting the larger one later...
That’s exactly why our friend cosmicscout9 is going to go big—he mentioned looking at those 65L models—and he won't have any issues once he does. If he’s just hitting short routes, he can always leave the main compartment sitting at home and just carry the side pouches... simple enough.
The weight itself isn't what's bothering me—I can handle that—but I’m seriously concerned about the risk of getting my lower back soaked... especially since I’m already dealing with enough spinal issues as it is. Essentially, my plan is to mount it onto the bike—just to get a feel for the handling and see how it actually performs once I'm out on the road...
The term "litrenka" refers to a specific type of small glass bottle—typically used for milk or juice—that carries a certain nostalgic weight for many of us... though I suppose its utility in modern American supermarkets is somewhat diminished by the sheer volume of plastic waste we see today. It’s a curious little object, really—functional, unassuming, yet deeply embedded in the domestic landscape of a previous era. One can almost picture them lined up in an old-fashioned dairy delivery crate on a porch in a quiet suburb... quite different from the sterile, shrink-wrapped efficiency of a modern Costco run. kaže: Just finished my commute back from the office—part of that nightly ritual, I suppose... It got me thinking about the logistics of it all. I’ve been doing some mental math regarding my travel times, and I'm starting to gear up for March 15th. That's the day I finally made the call—I'm committing to commuting by bike every single day...
Forty-five minutes left until I can finally clock out... 10 miles Fifty-five minutes until I finally make it home... 11 miles
The discrepancies in both timing and mileage are simply the result of taking a slightly different route on the return trip...
I am feeling better—truly, much better...😁😁😁
hiddenviper17 said:A 45-minute bike ride equals 3.9 miles. I’m just not very good at this... 🙂
Keep your head up—skill comes with time, provided you don't lose the will to actually push those pedals
So, what’s actually the better move here—sticking with a massive backpack or finally upgrading to panniers for the rear rack? I’ve been using this Zenith bag I picked up:
It looks to be north of 60L... if you fully unroll everything, you could probably fit a single-door wardrobe in there🙂. I’m planning to take this bag with me on my trip to the coast this summer.
I also have this one:
But I’m seriously weighing whether it would be smarter to just buy some panniers instead.
For work, I usually carry jeans, t-shirts—both short and long sleeve—socks, a spare cycling jersey, cycling shorts, occasionally some paperwork in a folder, a snack here and there, my wallet... the usual stuff.
I’m clearly not the sharpest tool in the shed. My gut says a backpack is the better choice since it doesn't mess with the bike's rear end at all—but then again, I’ve never actually ridden a bike equipped with panniers, so this is all just speculation without any real-world experience.
cosmicscout9, you really ought to specify exactly what time you were heading into work—and I’d also appreciate knowing what kind of attire you were wearing
casualharbor9 said:That’s why I opt for a smaller shoulder bag—depending on what I need—that just hangs off one side; it rests right against my lower back/hips, which allows some airflow behind my back 😁 ... though the downside is it tends to slip or bounce around quite a bit if there's any significant weight involved...
I simply can't commute like that 11 miles for a single trip. I usually just hook a seat onto the top and toss a basic backpack in there. For me, it’s easily the most efficient and cost-effective way to handle it 🙂
Ronald Diaz said:It’s just a standard backpack—I haven't actually bought anything yet because I need to figure out a real solution first. What I’ll likely end up doing—since I only drive her a few miles to preschool before heading out on my own for the next ten—is find a way to secure the backpack onto the car seat after I drop her off... just clip it in somehow and keep moving. In my view, that’s easily the most logical and cost-effective way to handle this. 🤷
Well, that’s exactly what I’m planning to do as well. Just strap the seat in and go. I already have the car seat, so this shouldn't cost me a dime.🙂
I am still waiting for some semblance of actual substance to be posted here... if that is even possible given the current state of this board. kaže: If you’re talking about that specific bike trunk—you might as well consider everything inside lost... It’s just not reliable. Honestly, if you have the kid's car seat ready to go, all you really need is a decent gear bag and some heavy-duty plastic sheeting to guard against the rain, and you're pretty much set.
Instead of focusing on the kid, you're just obsessing over the designer bags...
Dammit, Arthur Ross—that is easily the most logical and cost-effective way to handle this. I have no idea how that didn't cross my mind earlier...🙂.
I also have a plastic cover from an old baby stroller lying around—it’s actually quite nicely profiled, which leads me to believe... I should be able to pull off a clean assembly if I take my time...
Well, you really did me a massive favor by sending those contractors my way—I can’t tell you how much money I’ve managed to keep in my pocket thanks to your recommendations...😍
Ronald Diaz said:Arthur Ross, take the panniers if you can manage it... I was rocking a small hip pack recently which worked fine for the summer heat—but now that things have cooled down, I've switched to a backpack because I'm carrying more gear, and frankly, it’s a nightmare. I would opt for the panniers in a heartbeat, but there's a catch—I have to buy a child seat this spring to get my little one to preschool, and once that's installed, the panniers just won't fit behind me anymore. I could potentially use those front racks, but I haven't quite figured out the best way to handle that yet.
I'm running into that exact same issue, except I'm already dealing with the child seat🙂. What kind of backpack are you currently using?
jadetiger962 said:I just use a trunk organizer in the back to cram everything in. This one is identical to mine, though mine has different decals:
Will it actually fit sneakers, jeans, a short-sleeve shirt, a long-sleeve thermal, plus a handful of various paperwork?
For the time being, I'm leaning toward getting some sort of hiking pack, especially since that bike seat is coming back into play this spring. It's true that it gets a bit hot sometimes, but I'd rather deal with that than constantly mounting and dismounting a rear rack every single time...
By the way, the LAFC shop is pretty solid. They have just about everything.
peeled off my undershirt and second T-shirt, swapped out the short sleeves, and pulled off my headband—left the Buff behind. It’s stifling again... just constant heat. The backpack is killing me; I am sweating buckets under the straps. I really need to start looking into getting some hip belts. Every single day it's the same routine: shorts, a short-sleeved tee, and sneakers. My back is absolutely soaked through.
WELLLL, as of today, I’ve officially joined the ranks of the bike commuters. It is a fantastic feeling arriving at the office like this.
The ride took about 40 minutes, roughly 11 miles. A bit long, perhaps—but since I'm completely out of shape after a three-week hiatus, I suppose it's acceptable... And yes, I sweated like a pig. I wore my running/cycling tights, a standard undershirt, a long-sleeve cycling jersey, and a jacket from Lidl, along with gloves, an ear warmer, and a Buff. Within 3.1 miles minutes, I was already stripping layers off. Needless to say, I don't need the undershirt, and I might opt for a short-sleeve cycling jersey under the jacket next time.
I still need to pick up some cycling shorts to wear over these tights, and maybe some short gloves. These current ones are just far too hot.
Look, I honestly have no idea where he should leave it for the entire day.
Maybe if she sees this thread, she can make a call. At the end of the day, she knows all those neighborhoods—so hopefully, she knows which area is actually safe.
Personally, I'm worried about the car—freshly painted bodywork—and that rack mounted on the trunk lid.
But let's not talk too much about my wife.
I picked up a Buff and a helmet today, so starting tomorrow, I'm commuting to work by bike. 11 miles Just one way for now. I still need to grab some fenders and maybe some cycling shorts... we'll see how it goes with the backpack. I'm sticking with slick tires for now and just smoothing out the pavement.
I'm trying to figure out how to kill some time in the morning while it's still dark. I'm heading out at 6:00 AM. 🙂 Maybe I'll tuck my phone into an arm sleeve pocket and listen to the radio. The mornings are frustratingly gloomy. It makes me a bit nervous, but I've got three rear lights, one front light, reflective pants, a reflective jacket, and I'll throw a high-vis vest over everything.
And yes, the route is the Appalachian Trail.
Any advice or suggestions would be welcome.
p.s. What kind of socks should I buy, and where? Everything else I own is windproof, except for the socks.
I have a quick question for the group. My wife will be commuting to New York City for work via car—carrying her bike on top—and she’ll need to park somewhere while traveling between patients... She works as a home health physical therapist, so she's switching addresses every 45 minutes or so. She's been using a scooter up until now, but honestly, I think she's reaching her limit with the motorcycle rides... What we really need to know is where, specifically in the Brooklyn area—around the Vrapče equivalent—can she leave her car between 8 AM and 3 PM safely, without worrying about parking tickets or fees?
Dana Reyes5 said:I follow the rules—I ride my bike just as strictly as if I were driving a car. I signal my turns properly at intersections, I merge correctly, and I never, ever ride against traffic or on the wrong side of the road. When I hit a crosswalk, I don't stay seated—I hop off the saddle, keeping one foot on the pedal while the other pushes off the pavement... it allows me to come to a complete stop instantly with my foot already planted. I refuse to let drivers sense even a hint of hesitation from me—if I have the right of way, I take it without a second thought. So far, everything has been going smoothly without any major incidents...
I do exactly the same thing as you—except when I reach a crosswalk, I get completely off the seat.
It’s becoming clear that I need to seriously consider investing in a bicycle. I actually went back to my other thread—the one where I laid out all my specific requirements under "which bike should I buy"—so now I am just sitting here waiting to see what everyone has to say...😁
