Short commute, the long way
07-06-07, 09:37 AM
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Short commute, the long way
I'm only 5 miles from work and just started biking last week. I enjoy the ride so much that I started taking the long way back home. Anyone else finding themselves doing this? Extending your short commute to a longer one?
07-06-07, 10:33 AM
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07-06-07, 11:02 AM
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always rides with luggage
Once upon a time, I lived 4.5 miles from my office, and I managed to turn it into a 9 mile trip. Of course, it went through portions of four cities instead of across one, but it was fun.
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07-06-07, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by caloso
awesome, I just read thru it. my commute isn't as nice but I'll try to remember to take the camera next time and snap some pics.
07-06-07, 11:12 AM
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Every chance I get. When I started my ride was 17 miles. Now it's regularly 25 and on a couple of Fridays I've gotten into the 40s.
