AndrewEME said:Hello I am posted to a large base and I can't really afford a car at the moment. The only option for me is cycling around the base. Would it be inappropriate to wear combats while cycling?
MJP said:... appropriate gear for the weather.
And (or) use appropriate lights and reflectors on your bike.PuckChaser said:Wear an issued rain jacket of its raining. Goretex coat if cold. Don't mix civilian and military kit other than wearing your helmet. If you're going to bike it low light conditions, I'd recommend wearing brighter civilian clothes and change to cadpat at work for safety reasons.
dangerboy said:Be advised some bases prohibit the riding of bicycles when snow is on the ground, you don't need to worry about it right now but something to remember come November
Pusser said:I can't speak to individual base policies, but studded tires and a pragmatic cautious approach can enable one to cycle in the snow. I cycle year round in Ottawa (the NCC clears the canal walk/cycle ways).
If the weather is bad, I would say wear your appropriate CADPAT foul weather gear, but adding a high-visibility vest should be acceptable. Good lights and reflectors are a must.
George Wallace said:You are a brave man to ride a bicycle year round in Ottawa, especially if on the roads. I know that quite a few do, but I think those on main thoroughfares are taking their lives in their own hands in foul weather. I have seen too many instances of Ottawa cyclists driving in low visibility with no lights, reflectors, helmets, nor street sense. Then they are the first to blame motorists.
toughenough said:I see many are recommending the use of a helmet. Is this for general safety purposes, or some part of the NDA/QR&O's? In my province, it is not a legal requirement to wear one over the age of 18. I had always wondered if unit head dress, or bush cap would be more appropriate. Can anyone shed some light as to the reasoning of the above statements?