I'm about to make my first commute!
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I'm about to make my first commute!
I am a newbie to road cycling and after reading some of the posts in this forum I have decided to commute to work tomorrow. I have a change of clothes waiting for me at the office. It is only 5 miles or so and there is only a 20% chance of rain. I figure that is good enough for me. Wish me luck gents!
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Rots of ruck... Have fun!
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I'll give you about 3 round trips and you'll be addicted FOREVER!!
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Congrats man. Hope it goes well! I'm starting work mid-August, and I'm really hoping to be able to commute.
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good luck dont fret the rain, think of it as a giant sprinkler just don't play in it too long you will be late for work ;-/
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have fun! It's great, and a healthy addiction! You'll be glad you took this step, i'm sure.
keep us updated!
keep us updated!
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Good resource site
If you're just getting started, here's a good site with lots of practical commuting advice.
https://www.biketoledo.net
https://www.biketoledo.net
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I know when I first started about a month ago... during my inaugural ride, thoughts that went through my mind ranged from "What the heck am I doing?" to "I should've just stick with transit all the way or drive". From "I think I may be in over my head here" to "OK I am clearly lost... which way should I go". From "Hmm.... never noticed these wild flowers before" to "I'm here already?"
Just do it.
Just do it.
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It worked out great. The entire trip only took 5 minutes longer than by car, which is surprising because there are not a lot of stop lights and such for me. I suppose that is just because of time spent parking in the garage and walking to the building and such.
I left way early because I had no idea what kind of shape I would be in when I got here. 5 miles is nothing but I did not know if my helmet would mess my hair terribly or if I would be way sweaty. I really wasn't in that bad of shape. I showered before I left, wiped down with wipes when I got here, put a little hair putty on my head and I am good to go.
I left way early because I had no idea what kind of shape I would be in when I got here. 5 miles is nothing but I did not know if my helmet would mess my hair terribly or if I would be way sweaty. I really wasn't in that bad of shape. I showered before I left, wiped down with wipes when I got here, put a little hair putty on my head and I am good to go.
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Congrats! I've lost weight since I've started commuting even while I've started to eat more. Just take it easy and enjoy the ride.
Ernest
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Heh, funny you should say that because I have already mapped out a 10 mile ride home today