Originally Posted by
caloso
I've ridden my TT bike to work, so it's technically a commute but it's also a workout/extended detour/opportunity for saddle time. 5.8 mile segment at 26.5 still doesn't do enough to raise the total average speed over 20 once I get back into town and all the stop lights.
https://www.strava.com/activities/1591118938/overview
that is a strong commute (well, its almost a loop, so not very direct). You are averaging well over 20mph between miles 2 and 26. Certainly the amount of congestion is going to impact someone's average time.
My favorite commutes are when I'm going down wind. Unfortunately I head west in the evening, and that is almost always a head wind if there is any breeze. Spring can be brutal.