Normal distance for commuting by bike?

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07-23-16 | 04:10 AM

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Walter S

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I did have a 40 mile RT commute and I loved it. Now my employer took my office away and has me working from home. I don't stay in near as good condition as a result.

07-23-16 | 07:05 AM

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noglider

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Originally Posted by Walter S

I did have a 40 mile RT commute and I loved it. Now my employer took my office away and has me working from home. I don't stay in near as good condition as a result.

I would die of boredom or end up doing a bad job if I were made to work at home.

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07-23-16 | 09:16 AM

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slo_rida

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From: Vancouver

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Not working atm, and therefore not commuting.

Previous commute was about 30km RT, with 180m climbing on the way there and 80m on the way home.
Before that, it was about 35km RT, with 120m climbing each way.

Anything beyond 40km would probably be too far for me, simply because it takes too much time.