Originally Posted by
Corben
Not having a shower that I can use at work I have to make a effort not to exert myself too much. So easy does it for me. Plus I wear pants when I ride to work. I get a great deal of joy while riding at a comfortable. The longer it takes the better.
I also do not have shower facilites at work, so an intense-paced commute leads to a rather stinky employee. Additionally, living in the Boston-Metro area, it's best to be safer and slower then fast and risk being injured. There are a number of unattentive drivers on my way into work, as well as other cyclists and pedestrians that potentially jeopardize commuter safety. Nonetheless, I usually average 10-13mph on my commute. If Im on my roadbike or fixed gear, its closer to 14-15 mph average.