"Oh, right. So you want to be a bike courier? You read this whole article looking for a few simple tips to make the transition easier?" Well, here they are:
- Have two bikes. You don't want to miss a day or two's work every time something fails on your bike and neither do you want some asshole bike thief to deprive you of the ability to pay your bills with one fell swoop of the bolt cutter. Anyway, no matter how fast your primary bike is, it feels nice to switch it up every now and then.
- Buy a map. A good one. No matter how well you think you know the streets, you will be referencing it a lot. So don't buy a folding one, buy one that's bound like a book. Ideally, a water-proof one at that.
- Put some money away from the big paycheques so it doesn't hurt as much when you get the small ones.
- You will fall. Wear a helmet and then don't stress about it. That said: First learn to ride safe, then learn to ride fast.
- Capacity is more important in a bag than style.
- Don't bother packing a lunch the week of hallowe'en. Every secretary's desk will have a bowl of free candy on it.
- And finally: Be best friends with the dispatcher.
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