Many of our company's employees lead an active lifestyle. For example, some prefer to commute to work by bicycle. They note that it is convenient, economical in terms of money and time, and, most importantly, good for their health. In this article, our employees share their stories and explain which protective gear they use during their rides.
Many of our employees lead an active lifestyle. For example, some prefer to commute to work by bicycle. They note that it is convenient, economical in terms of money and time, and, most importantly, good for their health. In this article our employees share their stories and describe which protective gear they use during rides.
Irina Abramova, Head of the Cash Distribution and Control Group: «My bike commutes began during the self-isolation period, when activity dropped sharply. Back then you could only be at work or at home. The bicycle provided physical activity, movement and freedom that were sorely missed! I have loved sports for a long time and rode a bike often, but more as a leisure activity. Now these rides have a specific purpose and, most importantly, benefit. When self-isolation ended, I did not give up cycling and now commute this way 2-3 times a week. While riding I use knee pads and protective glasses. I always wear Uvex Ай-Во glasses; they protect against any hazards: dust, gnats, water, sudden glare, etc. In the future I plan to keep this useful habit and continue commuting by bike several times a week».
Ivan Kadilov, Warehouseman at the «Текстильщики» store: «I have been an active cyclist for 5 years now: not only commuting to work on weekdays, but also on weekends. I find many advantages in this mode of transport: I don't sit in traffic, I save time on the road, and at the same time I get exercise. Considering that my commute takes 1 hour 20 minutes, the bicycle provides a good workout and replaces a training session. For a comfortable ride I use protective gear — glasses and a high-visibility vest. I bought them at the «Восток-Сервис» store. I wear BRISTOL glasses with yellow lenses in overcast weather: they improve visibility and protect the eyes from small dust particles. In the GABARIT vest with reflective elements I feel more comfortable and safer on highways: cars see me from a distance».
Rodion Yavelov, Head of the Internet Technologies Group: «I have been using a bicycle for a long time — not only in the city but also for short trips into nature lasting several days. I first tried commuting by bike about 7 years ago. Back then the ride took 1 hour — as a morning walk it was pleasant, but not always logistically convenient. Now I can get there much faster, so I use the bike for commuting more often, several times a month. As a smart-city resident (someone who makes efficient use of the modern urban environment), I prefer personal mechanical transport to a car in the city: after sedentary work it's more pleasant and better for health. For rides in rainy weather I appreciated the URAN windbreaker. When I bought it I didn't expect it to be suitable for cycling (because of its elongated cut), but the windbreaker turned out to be very convenient: it doesn't get soaked, blocks the wind, the hood fastens well and isn't blown off by the wind. I also use ROSOMZ glasses with clear lenses for general protection and dark ones for riding in sunny weather».
Sergey Tsvetkov, Sales Consultant at the «Текстильщики» store: «The bicycle is an easy and affordable way for me to get around. The ride to work takes 20 minutes — quick, pleasant, and breezy. For comparison — by public transport it can take over an hour. I feel that it keeps my body toned and I generally enjoy exercising, especially outdoors. Summer is a great time for that. I always ride wearing a helmet, gloves and glasses. Glasses are especially indispensable: dust, other small particles, and sometimes gnats get into the eyes. I use 3M SOLUS glasses: you can change the lenses — yellow, gray, clear — depending on the weather. The temples can be removed and replaced with an elastic head strap: that way they stay much better and don't fly off during fast rides. I also bought DRIVE half-boots in our store for aggressive riding: sometimes you have to brake with your feet — in that case sturdy, well-made shoes with a thick sole are very useful. And to protect the toes from accidental hits on curbs, a toe cap edged with coarse leather helps».
Vadim Sidorov: «The bicycle allows me to get to work faster than by car. I've been riding it almost every day for 5 years: from around March until about December, depending on the weather, until the roads get covered with snow. Commuting by bike combines the pleasant with the useful: I avoid traffic jams, get exercise, and riding through the park I breathe fresh air. Besides cycling, I have other activities: I'm seriously into running (I've run the Moscow Marathon several times, 42.2 km), and I also hunt. During all these activities I use protective gear. For example, CERVA ПОРЗАНА gloves are great for cycling (and hunting, by the way): the rubber inserts prevent slipping and chafing of the hands».
For those who choose a bicycle to get to work, a special parking spot was set up on the grounds of the central office in Moscow two years ago. There you can almost always, in any weather, see our employees' bicycles — people who spend their commute from home to work in a way that's beneficial to their health.