Originally Posted by
exile
I would definetly look into getting some kind of rack for that distance. You may also look to store essentials at your work so you don't carry to much when you do commute. It doesn't sound like the distance will be a problem since you average over 250 miles in the florida heat and humidity. Will you try and commute everyday, or 2-3 times a week plus try to get your 250 miles in?
I also suggest you get handy with a wrench if you are not already. It also sounds like you have multiple modes of transportation available to you (bus/car). At first you may want to ride half the distance then use some other means of transportation to finish off.
Thanks for the reply....
Mornings are normally in the mid to high 70's, even through summer.. It's that afternoon sun that get ya!
If that happens, we have free buses along my commute!
I am looking to get my miles in commuting! 5 days, and recover on weekends! Funny thing, unless I have a really strong head wind, I can do this in an 1 1\2 hrs.. It takes me an 1 hr by car ... The traffic is very slow moving here...It's a tourist area!
I much rather be on the bike then in the car!
I big thing is the nutrition! I have to learn to recover and fuel up in the 8hrs between rides!