Originally Posted by niuoka

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