Title: Bloomsburg to Danville. 19 months
Route: Direct route 10.6 miles each way. Usual route 12 miles; more in the summer depending on time.
Road conditions / surfaces: Side streets through town. Secondary road that parallels main road and then a quiet neighborhood that connects to my workplace via a very short MUP.
Traffic: Not much in the morning. In the afternoon most traffic is close to work then it thins out until I get back to my town.
Environment: Small town, rural and ending at a large campus.
Hills: Gradual uphill the last 7 miles with a couple small climbs.
Frequency: Winter - whenever possible (no studded tires). The rest of the year 99% riding.
Departure time: 6:15am
Bike: 2015 Trek 520 Disc with full fenders.
Cargo: One Ortlieb back roller classic with lunch, work clothes, Crocs to walk from bike to office and rain coat. Ortlieb handlebar bag with wallet, keys, personal items that I used to carry in a purse when I was a car commuter.
Helmet / Mirror: Helmet. I still haven't decided what type of mirror to use on the new bike.
Destination:
Parking: Parking garage bike rack.
Cleanup: Change clothes.
Amenities: Locker room to change. Shower available if needed. Food court, C-store, cafe, Subway.
Departure time: 4:30PM
Alternative Transportation: Drive
Last edited by bloomrae; 01-24-15 at 09:46 PM.
Reason: More info.