arggg..my commuting days are numbered
11-27-13, 01:08 AM
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Good point.
Oregon max speed for e-bikes is 20mph (ORS 801.258)
https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bi...011ors801.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electr...le_laws#Oregon
Oregon max speed for e-bikes is 20mph (ORS 801.258)
https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bi...011ors801.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electr...le_laws#Oregon
I spent a number of years commuting into Eugene from the opposite side. My commute was 45 miles inbound and 65 miles home (traffic conditions dictated taking the long way home). Did I follow my own advice and get an e-bike? No, I just rode my regular old pedal bike, but I sure was fit.
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in my little town, good paying jobs are few and far between Actually any job is a hard find. Most of my friends drive a min of a half hour for work.
Also...as far as costs, I got the job through a friend, and he commutes from the same town to the same biz. So we would car pool.
But I do hope something local pops. If not....got to take it
in my little town, good paying jobs are few and far between Actually any job is a hard find. Most of my friends drive a min of a half hour for work.
Also...as far as costs, I got the job through a friend, and he commutes from the same town to the same biz. So we would car pool.
But I do hope something local pops. If not....got to take it
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That said, there's a hack to get around that law.
A pair of mercury switches such that on truly level ground, neither of them is activated. But, at the slightest deviation from level IN EITHER DIRECTION, the speed limiter is killed.
11-29-13, 10:59 AM
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I spent a number of years commuting into Eugene from the opposite side. My commute was 45 miles inbound and 65 miles home (traffic conditions dictated taking the long way home). Did I follow my own advice and get an e-bike? No, I just rode my regular old pedal bike, but I sure was fit.
11-29-13, 06:02 PM
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So starting jan 1st I begin a new job, that is a bit too far to commute to, like 62 miles house to office. That is if I take the job or I keep it after I start.
I thought about taking a bike down there for lunch breaks etc, but there is no place safe to park it over night, it would be chained to a pole behind the building. Cant bring it in at night, I asked.
thing is, this year I have really gotten into commuting ( 9 miles one way, 5 days a week). But this job, even with the gas and car costs is too good to pass up. It is only a 1 year contract, with possible extension, so maybe Ill be back to commuting by 2015 ( but then Ill be 62)
..or maybe if IM lucky something will pop up in this little town I live in, would have to be quick, and I can turn down the job in Eugene
so starting January , I guess my rides will be limited to weekend jaunts, commuting to groceries, etc
oh and one big disadvantage, with bike commuting,im in the best physical shape I have been in in years,the first time since my 50's ive been under 200 lbs
currently 194 and 6 foot
I thought about taking a bike down there for lunch breaks etc, but there is no place safe to park it over night, it would be chained to a pole behind the building. Cant bring it in at night, I asked.
thing is, this year I have really gotten into commuting ( 9 miles one way, 5 days a week). But this job, even with the gas and car costs is too good to pass up. It is only a 1 year contract, with possible extension, so maybe Ill be back to commuting by 2015 ( but then Ill be 62)
..or maybe if IM lucky something will pop up in this little town I live in, would have to be quick, and I can turn down the job in Eugene
so starting January , I guess my rides will be limited to weekend jaunts, commuting to groceries, etc
oh and one big disadvantage, with bike commuting,im in the best physical shape I have been in in years,the first time since my 50's ive been under 200 lbs
currently 194 and 6 foot
Why not drive to a closer location and ride from there when you want to cyclecommute?
11-29-13, 06:22 PM
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100km each way 5days a week is a huge time commitment.
So, maybe you could commute by bike one day a week, perhaps Friday, and car commute the rest of the week.
I dare say, the mileage you would do on that day is much greater than the mileage you are doing on the bike for the entire week now. So your fitness level does not decrease.
And it's only for a year.
Something to think about.
So, maybe you could commute by bike one day a week, perhaps Friday, and car commute the rest of the week.
I dare say, the mileage you would do on that day is much greater than the mileage you are doing on the bike for the entire week now. So your fitness level does not decrease.
And it's only for a year.
Something to think about.
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You could drive to within 5 miles or so then park in the employee section of a grocery store then ride the rest of the way. A short chat with them manager should clear things, he'd probably be happy to have a potential park out of the way.
Of course, the hour drive before the ride would make for make for a quite long total commute time. That adds up to quite a long day.
Eugene can be quite weird to get around in. It's one of those towns that seems to have highway expansions added "as needed" without any apparent long term planning.
Of course, the hour drive before the ride would make for make for a quite long total commute time. That adds up to quite a long day.
Eugene can be quite weird to get around in. It's one of those towns that seems to have highway expansions added "as needed" without any apparent long term planning.
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update
decided the job was not worth the hassle. I will be working there for jan and feb and commute down there with a friend. During January and feb I will help get the job on task and train a replacement when they find one.
decided the job was not worth the hassle. I will be working there for jan and feb and commute down there with a friend. During January and feb I will help get the job on task and train a replacement when they find one.
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So starting jan 1st I begin a new job, that is a bit too far to commute to, like 62 miles house to office. That is if I take the job or I keep it after I start......
I thought about taking a bike down there for lunch breaks etc, but there is no place safe to park it over night, it would be chained to a pole behind the building. Cant bring it in at night, I asked.....
I thought about taking a bike down there for lunch breaks etc, but there is no place safe to park it over night, it would be chained to a pole behind the building. Cant bring it in at night, I asked.....
OR
If you want, you can drive to someplace short of work, finish by bike, then reverse the process at the end of the day.
IMO- it isn't about whether you're bike commuting, but about getting some riding in if you want.
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12-24-13, 07:31 AM
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I agree with this statement: "IMO- it isn't about whether you're bike commuting, but about getting some riding in if you want."
I know when I made the commitment to commute and did so daily, my fitness went up and I was really happy about the whole process. Being laid off work, and still looking for a job, commuting distance is an important factor to me. But if I find a job like you, that is too far for the daily commute, I would seriously consider driving to a good stopping point and ride the rest of the way. Then ride back to the car at the end of the day for the drive home. But you must consider that this could add another hour to the commute time if you take into consideration the shower/cleanup and changing before work. You could do this two or three days per week and keep up the weekend rides.
My next option would be to drive the whole distance with the bike and either ride during lunch, or do a ride after work. I actually don't like the lunch rides as I am too concerned about getting back in time and my thoughts are mostly on the afternoon work. Often a commute on the freeway gets better if you delay leaving by an hour or so. Thus if you did an hour ride after work, then drove home, you may miss some traffic, feel good about getting some time in on the bike, and have a clear mind for when you get home.
Just some thoughts, good luck.
I know when I made the commitment to commute and did so daily, my fitness went up and I was really happy about the whole process. Being laid off work, and still looking for a job, commuting distance is an important factor to me. But if I find a job like you, that is too far for the daily commute, I would seriously consider driving to a good stopping point and ride the rest of the way. Then ride back to the car at the end of the day for the drive home. But you must consider that this could add another hour to the commute time if you take into consideration the shower/cleanup and changing before work. You could do this two or three days per week and keep up the weekend rides.
My next option would be to drive the whole distance with the bike and either ride during lunch, or do a ride after work. I actually don't like the lunch rides as I am too concerned about getting back in time and my thoughts are mostly on the afternoon work. Often a commute on the freeway gets better if you delay leaving by an hour or so. Thus if you did an hour ride after work, then drove home, you may miss some traffic, feel good about getting some time in on the bike, and have a clear mind for when you get home.
Just some thoughts, good luck.
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I would never take a job with a company that wouldn't let me store my bike inside. If that's what they think about their employees the job will suck, think about it. They should be encouraging employees to commute. I don't know of any company that couldn't find a place in a ultility room, stockroom or even your office to store a bike overnight.
12-24-13, 01:35 PM
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They don't sound very nice if they won't let you bring your bicycle into the workplace. I've never heard of that being a problem if there's no safe place outside. Bicycles don't take up much space.
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update #3
well looks like Ill be back to local commutes soon. My "new" job is not working out. Employer is happy etc but there is just not enough work for me to be full time, I had them cought up in two weeks. so for now I ll be working Monday, tues wed or Monday wed Friday. I told them I would rather do 3 days straight. Ill still be car commuting with the guy that got me the job..on those days
So Ill stick it out till the weather is better and go back to finding something local so I can get back to my daily commutes...which I truly miss. As it is now, my days off I ride into town, to vist friends, go to the store, go to church. So IM back to riding my old commute2-3 days a week
but I must admit, when we had that last cold spell, I did dust off my car and when we had snow, used my 4x4 truck esp after hitting something sharp hidden in the snow and trashed a very low mile tire and tube on my bike.
well looks like Ill be back to local commutes soon. My "new" job is not working out. Employer is happy etc but there is just not enough work for me to be full time, I had them cought up in two weeks. so for now I ll be working Monday, tues wed or Monday wed Friday. I told them I would rather do 3 days straight. Ill still be car commuting with the guy that got me the job..on those days
So Ill stick it out till the weather is better and go back to finding something local so I can get back to my daily commutes...which I truly miss. As it is now, my days off I ride into town, to vist friends, go to the store, go to church. So IM back to riding my old commute2-3 days a week
but I must admit, when we had that last cold spell, I did dust off my car and when we had snow, used my 4x4 truck esp after hitting something sharp hidden in the snow and trashed a very low mile tire and tube on my bike.
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