As a semi retired business something, I teach part time in a couple of local school districts. Consequently I change my commuting pattern depending on the location.
Route:….6-8 miles each way
Road conditions / surfaces:…. City streets, MUP
Traffic:….Reverse commute, I usually have the busiest retail artery in town to myself in the morning, and use an MUP a few blocks away in the afternoon.
Environment:….Urban
Hills:….No, it's all south of the river valley and flat as a lumpy pancake.
Frequency:….2-3 days per week
Departure time:….6:45
Bike:…. Soma Buena Vista, Nuvinci CVT, Phillips Dyno hub, BM Eyc Senso plus headlight, Topline Brake Plus rear. 38-584 (650b) Soma Express tires, Nokian A14 studs in winter.
Bike name:.…Byron
Cargo:….Shoulder bag briefcase
Helmet / Mirror:….Lazer O2, Handlebar mirror
Destination:
Parking:….bike rack at front door
Cleanup:…. Yes, I comb my hair
Amenities:….Coffee Shop in the school
Departure time:….3PM
Alternative Transportation:….Canceling assignment and sleeping in. Last resort, car.
other place
Route:….14 miles each way
Road conditions / surfaces:….City street, Mup, county highways
Traffic:….reverse commute. Occasional traffic going to outlying small town, but most in opposite direction
Environment:….Urban/rural/small town
Hills:….nope
Frequency:….1-2 weekly
Departure time:….6:15AM
Bike:…Touring bike. 50mm Schwalbe Big Ben tires, traditional drivetrain. BM tire driven dyno, BM Eyc headligh, Topline light rear. Nokian W106 studded tires in winter
Bike name:.…Rivendell Hunqapillar
Cargo:….Shoulderbag/briefcase
Helmet / Mirror:….Lazer O2/handlebar mirror
Destination:
Parking:….I chain it to the sign designating police parking.
Cleanup:….Yes, I comb my hair.
Amenities:….Coffee shop in school
Departure time:….3pm
Alternative Transportation:….cancel assignment and sleep in.
Marc
Last edited by irwin7638; 01-25-15 at 10:13 AM.