Originally Posted by
Majahonke
A bicycle commute for me would be a little over 17 mi one way. Most of this (12 mi) would be on a multipurpose trail. The rest would be city streets. Is this too far for a commute? From what I can find it appears most people that commute only have 4-5 mi trips. I guess I'd like to know if 17 mi is excessive for a commute. Huh, just realized 17 is also the mileage my truck gets from a gallon of gas (~$4).
I think where you live, thats a serious commute and could get old after a while.
I did 14 in and 14 (28) back in the hills of SEPA for a while and 12in/12back, single speed/fixie in very hilly vermont for a few years, and I dont think I would do that again.
I realized I want to commute for quality of life, not to be a zealot. Thats only me though, there are many people who feel 40 miles might be fine.