Originally Posted by
RubeRad
Anyways, I don't ride my bike for speed (or to get a workout) any more than I drive my car for speed or use my feet for speed (I HATE running). All 3 I do it just fer to git there. Unless I'm in an especial hurry, which usually I'm not.
It is hard for me to ride slower. I can do it and enjoy it. it hurts my butt more though.
In regards my commute I cut my time in half by getting fitter and riding faster. That is effectively an hour extra a day which I could use for more enjoyable non commuting riding or spend with family.
I also have to get home in set time as I usually have to pick up son and if I didn't ride faster I would have to motor to work. I am often a bit stressed about missing pick up cut off time. My excuse for riding fast into work is I can sleep in more.
Heading home in a minutes. Only 112F right now.