Originally Posted by
CliffordK
Start now while there is a bit of a last gasp of summer left, and before daylight savings time kicks in.
But, also expect that if you already have a car/bus/etc, that it will be OK to take some time off this winter, and resume in the Spring.
If you start now, you'll start learning what works and doesn't work for you early, and you'll be better prepared for next Spring/Summer. Also, by February/March, you may be ready to get back on the bike. If you put it off, maybe June?
The last gasp of summer was 2 weeks ago. According to the
US Naval observatory Sunrise/sunset table for Chicago, the sun rises at 0544 today. If Pugs' work day starts at 0800that's just over 2 hours to get to work if Pugs left exactly at dawn. For a 15 mile ride with a shower and clean up at the end, that's pushing it. The days only get shorter from here until December 21.
Edit: Oops. I'm off by an hour. Forgot about stupid daylight savings time.
Last edited by cyccommute; 09-28-16 at 11:05 AM.