TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The `Bike to Work` movement, aka cycling to the office, is still a choice for workers who want to maximize their time to exercise.
One of the important accessories that must be brought is a bag to load all the office needs. But keep in mind that not just any bag suitable for cycling, moreover long distances cycling.
"For cyclists, the suitable bag is the messenger bag,” said Dieng Sasongko, Marketing Communications of Bodypack at the `Raise the City` campaign in Jakarta some time ago. Here are some of the requirements needed to choose a messenger bag:
1. Choose a rope with comfortable pads
The bag should be worn attached to the body. Choose a rope with padded pads for comfort when worn. “The bag should stick with the body to be stable, not swaying here and there while cycling,” said Dieng.
2. Select a bag with locking strap
In order for the bag to stick tightly and not interfere the cycling, find the messenger bag that has an extra strap that works like a locking system, similar to the ropes like in the mountain bag.
3. Select a bag with complete compartment as needed
Although generally not as large as a backpack, messenger bag also has some compartments to store important items, such as a pocket for mobile phone and other devices to place the bottle as ‘fuel’ to pedal the bicycle.
4. Select bag with ‘water repellent’ material
Cycling from home to office, and vice versa, without roof protection, it will increase the risk to get caught in the rain during the trip. Choose a bag with waterproof material or water repellent to protect the luggage. You can also choose a bag that has a waterproof zipper to ensure rainwater does not seep from the sidelines.
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