Title: York Region to Scarborough--6 Months
Route: Minimal 12-mile commute, but often expanded to 20+ on the morning ride.
Road conditions / surfaces: Mostly side streets, with about 10-20 minutes spent on secondary/primary arteries
Traffic: Minimal in the morning; a bit more on the ride home; just one high-stress section on highway overpass
Environment: Pleasant suburban.
Hills: Very few.
Frequency: aiming for 1-2/week in winter; 3-4 when warmer
Departure time: 5:30AM
Bike: 1995 Bianchi Advantage currently set up as winter beater with studded tires and fenders
Cargo: Backpack--lunch and snacks, spare innertube and tools, wallet and cell phone
Helmet / Mirror: Helmet
Destination:Parking: Inside
Cleanup: Shower
Amenities: Clothes dryer to dry off clothes.
Departure time: 4:30PM
Alternative Transportation: Drive