commuting to work
03-14-07 | 01:31 AM
#26
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From: Rennes, France
Bikes: '87 Cannondale Team Comp, 98 Cannondale F900, 08 Bike Friday Tikit
Im on a pretty flat 12km (7.5mile) one way trip to work. Once I get out the door I can get there in about 25 minutes on my mountain bike. But I have some Schwalbe Marathons to make the commute a bit faster.
The big factor for me is wind. With it on my tail the ride can be made in 20 minutes. In front, 35-40 minutes depending on severity.
At this distance the biggest factor in the bed to desk travel is the preparation on both ends. getting dressed (bike gear) showers etc...
The big factor for me is wind. With it on my tail the ride can be made in 20 minutes. In front, 35-40 minutes depending on severity.
At this distance the biggest factor in the bed to desk travel is the preparation on both ends. getting dressed (bike gear) showers etc...
03-14-07 | 01:52 AM
#27
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From: Central Pa
Bikes: 2000 Bianchi San Remo and a mint 1984 Trek 720
6 miles with a mountain in the middle - 3o to 40 minutes depending on the shape I'm in.
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03-14-07 | 03:08 AM
#28
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From: Roma, Italia
Bikes: yes, I have one.
03-14-07 | 05:36 AM
#29
Life is good
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From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
9 miles, 45 minutes to an hour depending on the time of day and traffic.
Yesterday it took me an hour and 20 minutes. I left for work at 12:15 PM. The sun was out and it was ~70F (21C). I just took my time and enjoyed the day. I stopped at a park a few blocks from work and enjoyed the warm sunshine and the solitude for about 10-15 minutes. My kind of day.
Yesterday it took me an hour and 20 minutes. I left for work at 12:15 PM. The sun was out and it was ~70F (21C). I just took my time and enjoyed the day. I stopped at a park a few blocks from work and enjoyed the warm sunshine and the solitude for about 10-15 minutes. My kind of day.
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03-14-07 | 06:33 AM
#31
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From: Marlborough, MA
Bikes: Felt F85 (2007), Fuji Regis (1980's)
Takes me about 28-32 minutes to ride 7.8 miles in the morning.
Takes about 25-27 to ride the same in the afternoon.
Add a few minutes each way for a light or two and I probably average about 30 minutes each way total.
Takes about 25-27 to ride the same in the afternoon.
Add a few minutes each way for a light or two and I probably average about 30 minutes each way total.
03-14-07 | 06:49 AM
#34
Pedaling Backwards
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From: Mid-Michigan
Bikes: '04 Cannondale F300, '92 Park Pre Rigid MTB
In the morning: 8 miles, about 35 minutes. In the evening: 8 miles (unless I opt to take a longer route): 40 minutes...this tends to be cause the wind is always in my face on the ride home and it's pretty darn strong.
I was trying to estimate this morning how much time I waste at stop lights, as I hit quite a few of them on my way in. If I hit every single green light, I could easily shave off 5 or 6 minutes. This is of course on the commuter bike (old mountain bike, steel, 40 pounds + gear). When I ride the road bike I'm sure it'll be less (havent done it yet)
I was trying to estimate this morning how much time I waste at stop lights, as I hit quite a few of them on my way in. If I hit every single green light, I could easily shave off 5 or 6 minutes. This is of course on the commuter bike (old mountain bike, steel, 40 pounds + gear). When I ride the road bike I'm sure it'll be less (havent done it yet)
03-14-07 | 06:59 AM
#37
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My winter times: 35 to 45 minutes for my 6.5 mile commute. One big hill.
Spring/summer times: 27.5 to 35 minutes. Depends on the direction (going home is 3 minutes faster), wind and my load.
I was greatly relieved to find my time come down so much when I took off the studs (and the snow melted). I made it home in 29 minutes yesterday and was tickled pink.
I felt like I was slipping or getting worse, when in reality, I was working harder. Kind of funny how that works.
Spring/summer times: 27.5 to 35 minutes. Depends on the direction (going home is 3 minutes faster), wind and my load.
I was greatly relieved to find my time come down so much when I took off the studs (and the snow melted). I made it home in 29 minutes yesterday and was tickled pink.
I felt like I was slipping or getting worse, when in reality, I was working harder. Kind of funny how that works.
03-14-07 | 07:05 AM
#38
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From: Soviet of Oregon or Pensacola FL
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4.2 miles one way with a hill at each end. Commute transitions from rural 2 lane road to a small town, 4 lane road with bike lanes. Route takes 12-18 minutes depending on weather, traffic signals & which bike I'm riding. In the Summer, I can choose to detour onto a multi-use path & extend the ride greatly. Don
03-14-07 | 07:30 AM
#41
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From: Herndon, VA
Bikes: Giant OCR C2, Kona Jake the Snake, Scattante 650-R
21.5 miles each way.
Ranges from 75-90 minutes depending on the bike and conditions. (On an icy day two weeks ago, it took 2 hours-had to walk the bike for 1.5 miles).
Roughly 850 feet of climbing each way, with the return home about 5-10 minutes faster than the trip inbound.
Doing the trip by car takes 45 minutes minimum. If there are any traffic backups, the trips get a lot closer in time......
Ranges from 75-90 minutes depending on the bike and conditions. (On an icy day two weeks ago, it took 2 hours-had to walk the bike for 1.5 miles).
Roughly 850 feet of climbing each way, with the return home about 5-10 minutes faster than the trip inbound.
Doing the trip by car takes 45 minutes minimum. If there are any traffic backups, the trips get a lot closer in time......
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03-14-07 | 07:37 AM
#42
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Did 7.75 miles in 24:54 last night. That's riding time. Total elapsed time was 30 minutes due to 2 traffic lights.
Normal average speed is between 15 and 16 mph.
Normal average speed is between 15 and 16 mph.
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03-14-07 | 07:46 AM
#43
I do 5-6 miles in about 40 min. that's with three-four traffic lights.
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03-14-07 | 07:49 AM
#44
ride for a change
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From: Minneapolis, MN
Bikes: Surly Cross-check & Moonlander, Pivot Mach 429, Ted Wojcik Sof-Trac, Ridley Orion. Santa Cruz Stigmata
7.5 miles each way.
22-25 min summer depending on traffic stops, closer to 30 min in the heart of winter thanks to studded tires/snow/ice. Mostly flat, majority MUP.
When I have time I go the opposite way on the MUP loop which connects back up to my regular route, it adds an extra 4 miles, and about 15min.
22-25 min summer depending on traffic stops, closer to 30 min in the heart of winter thanks to studded tires/snow/ice. Mostly flat, majority MUP.
When I have time I go the opposite way on the MUP loop which connects back up to my regular route, it adds an extra 4 miles, and about 15min.
03-14-07 | 11:35 AM
#45
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From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Trek 2200
on the ride into work this morning, 9.46 (mostly flat) miles, 33:06 ride time, probably 40 - 45 minutes actual time with the umpteen lights i have to wait at. probably about the same on the way home. maybe a bit faster if i can suck on to someone's wheel going down san tomas expwy. *hint, hint*
03-14-07 | 11:48 AM
#46
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From: Puget Sound
Bikes: 2007 Rocky Mountain Sherpa 30 (bionx), 2015 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Ultegra
7 miles - 28-30 minutes. touring bike with racks and panniers. I average 13 - 13.5 mph. These guys riding at 18-25 mph are screaming! That's downhill speed for me.
03-14-07 | 11:54 AM
#47
just a commuter
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From: Saratoga CA
Bikes: 1999 Specialized Allez Elite Triple, 197? Melton Tandem, 1972 Oxford 24" unicycle, 1973 Oxford 20" giraffe unicycle, lots of others in the family fleet
Originally Posted by bsut
15 miles, about 46 minutes with the wheels rolling, about 51 minutes overall. Homeward bound is about two minutes slower.
I'm experimenting with different starting times to see if I can avoid the perpetual 9:00am traffic jam on the bridge over the freeway about a mile from the office. Also, leaving a bit earlier to encounter less traffic will reduce the other red lights en route, for less time standing and less time accelerating, so more energy will be left for cruising faster.
I'm experimenting with different starting times to see if I can avoid the perpetual 9:00am traffic jam on the bridge over the freeway about a mile from the office. Also, leaving a bit earlier to encounter less traffic will reduce the other red lights en route, for less time standing and less time accelerating, so more energy will be left for cruising faster.
I left home earlier for less traffic, happened to catch several lights green, and detoured .5 mile longer on a MUP instead of the congested arterial freeway overpass.
03-14-07 | 11:55 AM
#48
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Bikes: Litespeed Appalachian (commuter); Gueciotti, Merlin, Bianchi San Jose, single speed, Trek 2120 that's morphed into a single speed, Co-Motion tandem
15 miles each way. About 1:10 total time. Not time the bike is moving. Very traffic dependent. I wonder why commuters are concerned with setting pr's on a work commute. It just leads to silly, risky riding. If you really want to set pr's take up racing.
03-14-07 | 11:59 AM
#49
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From: AZ
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Originally Posted by centuryman
15 I wonder why commuters are concerned with setting pr's on a work commute. It just leads to silly, risky riding. If you really want to set pr's take up racing.
03-14-07 | 12:02 PM
#50
6.5 miles, 30 min w/ traffic, lights, detours, etc... (casual goal of 24 min pedalling)