I'd like to see what's somewhat common for commuters that are riding at least 45 minutes one way, 3 or more days a week.

I know I'm cheating... I do a 90 minute commute twice a week. Since I only have to go to that work place on Mondays and Wednesdays I don't want to cycle it unnecessarily


Chime in and share:

A bit of description of your route profile.

My route is almost all on a rail trail following along a river and is about 33 km long. On the way out it is gradually downhill and at 22 km I have to go on the road briefly to cross a major highway. Between km 28 and 31 I am on surface streets in an industrial with surprising little traffic. On the trail again for a few more k and then on surface streets with comparatively little traffic.


What kind of bike you ride. (photos would be cool)
Commuterized rigid fork ATB with rack and fenders with Continental Traffic tires front and rear

How you carry your gear and what or how much (volume) stuff you bring on the ride.

Most everything I need I carry in two paniers and in my jacket. The paniers have compartments for tools etc and space for clothes and work stuff. The bike must weigh over 55 lbs loaded. One piece of vital equipment is my recent birthday present, an IPod Nano.

Distance & time (average speed if you care to share)

Distance is about 33 km each way and cover it in just under a half hour. I don't have a computer on this bike so have no further details.

How long you've been doing this and any thoughts you have toward the future of your commuting.

I have been doing this since September and it will end in December when this contract expires. In any case I would have to give up this run once the snow flies since the trail is not winter maintained. The idea of a winter commute on rural highways doesn't excite me. The commute so far has been great and I really look forward to seeing wildlife especially groups of deer.