Long-Distance Commuting
#26
Ahoy!
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Honolulu, HI
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Bikes: Electra Specialized Globe 3 speed (daily commuter), Specialized Rockhopper (2010), Rans V-rex recumbent
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I commute 13-16 miles one-way from Virginia Beach to Norfolk, an extremely flat ride. I have a 2006 Rans V-Rex with one pannier on the left side. If I rode the most direct route, it would only be 11 miles, but I probably would get hit by a car before I got there.
I have to take an access road around the top of the airport, and then cut through a bunch of neighborhoods. It's a nice ride, but lots of stopping, which the V-Rex is great for. I'm starting to see a lot more bike commuters lately, but no other bents. Ah wells.
I have to take an access road around the top of the airport, and then cut through a bunch of neighborhoods. It's a nice ride, but lots of stopping, which the V-Rex is great for. I'm starting to see a lot more bike commuters lately, but no other bents. Ah wells.
#27
... and lovin today
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Renton, WA
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Bikes: Actionbent Jetstream 3; Giant Rincon; Jamis Dakar XLT
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I go 12 miles or 16 miles one way depending on my route. I do this about 3-4 times a week. My bike is an Actionbent Jetstream 3. I ride from Issaquah to Carnation; which Seattlites will tell you is a reverse commute, so traffic, although busy, is not crazy. Lots of hills though.
#28
Fat Guy Rolling
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Louisville Kentucky
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Bikes: Bacchetta Agio, 80s Raleigh Record single-speed, Surly Big Dummy
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My shortest commute is 16.5 miles one-way, and mostly flat. I've been researching other routes (for safety), but then I'm looking at over 20 miles.
I ride a Bacchetta Agio with one pannier (for clothing, laptop, and lunch), and a rack bag for tools, tubes, lock, grease rag, cell phone, wallet, keys, etc.
I just started commuting by bike this year, and I can't seem to do it every day. I'm thinking about selling my house and moving closer to work.
I ride a Bacchetta Agio with one pannier (for clothing, laptop, and lunch), and a rack bag for tools, tubes, lock, grease rag, cell phone, wallet, keys, etc.
I just started commuting by bike this year, and I can't seem to do it every day. I'm thinking about selling my house and moving closer to work.
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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I commute 10 miles one way to work on a Rans Rocket. It's a perfect way to start and end the work day, assuming the weather is good. This is the bridge that I cross twice a day:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jimfraz...42191/sizes/o/
With it being darker in the mornings now, I just rigged up my old head lamp (Diamond Head Shot) on my Rocket. Mounted the headlight on the handlebar, and ran the wire for the six AA battery box down to behind the seat. I'm using rechargeable NiMH batteries in it and so far it's working great.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jimfraz...42191/sizes/o/
With it being darker in the mornings now, I just rigged up my old head lamp (Diamond Head Shot) on my Rocket. Mounted the headlight on the handlebar, and ran the wire for the six AA battery box down to behind the seat. I'm using rechargeable NiMH batteries in it and so far it's working great.