Originally Posted by digitalallstar
Hi all!
I'm not new to bike riding (last time I seriously rode was in elemenatry school), but I am new to commuting long distances. I work approximately 20km highway driving, and it may be a little longer by using local trails. Just wanted to ask some people here with experience if this is too far for a begginer. I am pretty athletic. 5' 7" 160lbs. But I'm taking up the sport too lose a little weight. I just purchased a Specialized Sirrus Pro Disc. Thanks!
Without knowing how old you are, elementary school could have been last year or 50 years ago. If you are not conditioned to riding and to sitting on a saddle, 20+km each way is likely to be brutal. Not impossible, but certainly not fun.
I'd strongly suggest you start out with rides more in the 10-15KM total, range for a week or two until your bum conforms to the seat. You don't want to get to work and realize you just can't face the thought of riding home.
Paul